Cedar Falls Whitewater Park

Cedar Falls Whitewater Park, located on the Cedar River in Cedar Falls, Iowa, is a premier “park and play” destination featuring multiple whitewater features designed for kayaking, surfing, tubing, and paddleboarding. Completed in 2025 as part of the Gateway River Park Complex, the $6 million project includes engineered waves, drops, and holes that serve both recreational users and anglers while enhancing the community’s downtown riverfront with accessibility improvements and scenic trail connections. The park represents the fulfillment of a long-held community vision to revitalize the Cedar River corridor and establish Cedar Falls as a destination for water sports recreation and outdoor engagement.