Montgomery Whitewater Park "Detailed Review"

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ABOUT
It all started with a vision to enhance the lives of the people who live, work, and visit Montgomery, Alabama. Inspired by the natural beauty of its riverside location and its proximity to downtown, the idea to create Montgomery Whitewater was born. Rooted in adventure, outdoor lifestyle, and shared experiences, our premier destination invites people to be outside, challenge themselves, discover new activities, and enjoy their surroundings.
WORLD-CLASS OUTDOOR VENUE
Located steps from downtown Montgomery, Alabama, and adjacent to the I-65 and I-85 corridors, Montgomery Whitewater is an outdoor destination unlike any other. The park boasts an Olympic-standard recirculating whitewater channel, utilizing the world’s most advanced whitewater technology for paddlesports athletes and competitions.
Montgomery Whitewater isn’t just for the professionals; it’s an outdoor adventure center for all ages. People of all skill levels can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, from the adrenaline-pumping Competition Channel to a more approachable Creek Channel for recreational paddling. If you’re not as stoked on the whitewater, the property features tons of beautiful green space, perfect for relaxing and enjoying live music, a yoga class, or a meal and drinks at the full-service restaurant and bar.
Montgomery Whitewater was made possible by the bold and visionary leadership of state, local, and community leaders that formed the Montgomery County Community Cooperative District.
The Montgomery County Commission, the City of Montgomery, and the State of Alabama led this unprecedented partnership. This transformative venue will catalyze to enhance the quality of place for the River Region, drive economic development, boost tourism, support the military, and recruit and retain talent.
What is the MCCCD and its Relationship to Montgomery Whitewater?
The Montgomery County Community Cooperative District (MCCCD) is a board of select community leaders formed to serve as the ownership entity of Montgomery Whitewater and the overlaying district. Montgomery Whitewater is located within the Montgomery County Community Cooperative District (MCCCD).
Southern Whitewater Development Group
MCCCD/SWDG Relationship
The Montgomery County Community Cooperative District has contracted with Southern Whitewater Development Group (SWDG) to develop and operate Montgomery Whitewater. The principles of the SWDG team are credited with designing, developing, and operating the most successful whitewater projects in the world. Southern Whitewater Development Group (SWDG) is the developer and operator of Montgomery Whitewater.
FUTURE PLANS
The next development phase will include rock climbing, mountain biking, ropes courses, access to the Alabama River for flatwater kayaking and standup paddle boarding, an on-site hotel, and retail parcels. The Montgomery County Community Cooperative District and Montgomery Whitewater are excited and proud to welcome all visitors to this amazing property and the experiences which will follow!
Thanks for Watching!
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0:00 Intro
0:48 Park Breakdown
2:55 Putin
3:12 Playspot
4:20 Creek Channel
9:18 Bottom Pool
9:39 Conveyor Belt
10:13 Comp Channel
17:47 Final Thoughts

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@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

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@cindywhaley7758 17 күн бұрын

I had the best time Saturday there I'm ready to go back I'm almost 65 years old I sat on the front had a ball got soaking wet and I loved it great experience

@WadeHarrison 17 күн бұрын

That’s awesome I recommend this place to everyone

@RebeccaBaltich 10 ай бұрын

Love this video. Spot on review. Super fun place as long at the temperature isn't in the melt your soul range.

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

I remember you saying the heat there was intense and this is late September and it’s still hot I can only imagine mid July

@jeremyboone1071 10 ай бұрын

I saw you ripping it up out there. Glad you enjoyed your visit. We are definitely lucky to have such a top notch facility in Alabama.

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

Yeah its a fun spot I wish it was closer

@dangerjudy5334 10 ай бұрын

Great to see you! Come back soon!

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

Yes was a lot of fun

@jhenderson872 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming by! I wish we were close enough to you that you could be a regular!

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

For sure going to make that haul again when have a whole weekend to spare

@Trevor_Hall 10 ай бұрын

Love this place! Had a blast there a few weeks ago!🤙

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

Yeah I was really surprised how well it’s laid out

@pilotjt 10 ай бұрын

place is awesome!

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

It’s a good spot

@GUINNESSNOC 2 ай бұрын

Great review Wade! See you on the Ocoee soon! I visited the MWWP when I was DragonBoat Racing in Montgomery and it looked sweet! Staff was super friendly and helpful. Can't wait to paddle it now!

@WadeHarrison 2 ай бұрын

It’s a great spot to paddle

@RiverKingsKayak 10 ай бұрын

Looks nice!! We should do a KZfaqr takeover here!

@absoluteelectricandmainten7432 10 ай бұрын

If you do, please keep me posted! Not sure I could make the farther trip south. But who knows. It will all depend on timing. 😎👍🏼

@WanderingRobinson 10 ай бұрын

I second this motion!

@Trevor_Hall 10 ай бұрын

That would be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

I’m down for this and talk to the guys there he said they might keep it open all way to thanksgiving because it stays warm there longer

@andrewnau433 10 ай бұрын

I heard it! You picked it up, and I'm waiting for the nonbiased review.

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

Heard what?

@rickthompson6766 10 ай бұрын

good times!

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

For sure that’s for the pic buddy

@liamhurlburt9794 10 ай бұрын

wow the water there is so much nicer looking than OKC (or basically any river lol)

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s new so that probably has a lot to do with it also

@followingrj 10 ай бұрын

Looks legit

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

It’s worth a trip or 2

@MMORPG87 Ай бұрын

I started to say i never knew this was even there, i grew up in Elmore. after looking at the map i see it was just empty land while i was still living there lol Cool to see some life come to the area and not run down vacant lots and fields anymore. Having places like this to spend idle time with friends and fam would have been awesome growing up

@WadeHarrison Ай бұрын

It’s so worth it

@FeWolf 10 ай бұрын

looks like a great place, are those block plastic? If so good idea. I looks friendlier for plastic and paddle.

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

Yes those blocks are plastic and this place is 1000 times better on kayaks

@DiscosVideos 10 ай бұрын

This looks shaweet!!! Do you have any connections for someone to talk to about how and what the process was to get the city to put one of these in? If San Diego had one of these I bet it would be a hit. With the outdoor community here having an option to raft or kayak would unreal for everyone.

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

I'm not sure

@scottbarber8783 10 ай бұрын

Good place to wash your kayak gear

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

Hahah I recommend always washing your gear after heavy use yes

@scottbarber8783 9 ай бұрын

@WadeHarrison off to lee valley tomorrow which is similar in the way of clean treated water but miles different

@absoluteelectricandmainten7432 10 ай бұрын

That place looks like ALL kinds of FUN!! Would I be right to say the eddies aren’t quite as unforgiving as the Charlotte WW Center? BTW. What is the new boat you are in this time?

@andrewnau433 10 ай бұрын

Lg firecracker. I think that's the 252cm

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

It’s definitely more polished then charlotte center and in this video I’m in the firecracker 252

@howabouthis1 10 ай бұрын

Wade, what do u like more the firecracker or ripper 2? Nice review BTW!

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

Both and really depends a lot of what paddling of big push water ripper 2 if more tight creeks or playful creeks Firecracker

@mrgrilledpotato3103 10 ай бұрын

Hi Wade im looking for a beginner boat there is just so much choice and i have no idea whats a good boat to start with. what would be your recommendation ?

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

Either one of these will be good starter whitewater kayak for 99% of the paddlers out there. coloradokayak.com/products/dagger-code-whitewater-kayak?ref=wade&variant=40787682885808 or coloradokayak.com/collections/whitewater-kayaks/products/jackson-kayak-flow-whitewater-kayak?ref=wade

@DenverTide 8 ай бұрын

Wade, is it chlorinated? Should I bring a nylon skirt? I don't want any damage my brand new one.

@WadeHarrison 8 ай бұрын

Yes it is but not super heavy but still wash your gear after

@powskier 3 ай бұрын

What time of year does it open and close? Like, is it open in November?

@WadeHarrison 3 ай бұрын

Yes it runs up to almost thanksgiving

@upup6977 10 ай бұрын

How do they get the water so crystal clear blue?

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

I’m sure its chlorinated but wasn’t real heavy

@climbiker 10 ай бұрын

I WAITING FOR THE REVIEW OF THE FIRECRACKER 252

@brianscythes3273 10 ай бұрын

Me too! I sat in the 242 a couple days ago and it fit comfortably at 6’1” 200. Still haven’t got to see the 252 in person to see how it looks next to a 242. I can’t make my mind up between the 252 and 242.

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

Will be putting something together on that soon

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

The 252 is great

@problemsolver6332 4 ай бұрын

About how long does it take to paddle each channel ?

@WadeHarrison 4 ай бұрын

Depends on how fast you want to go like 2 mins going hard core or 30/45 mins eddy hopping taken time

@tobaccoroadadventures 10 ай бұрын

Is it the GoPro effect or is this park a little more chill than WWC in Charlotte?

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

It’s definitely a lot more chill

@justin_other_kayaker 10 ай бұрын

Idk ab this. Charlottes drops are not as steep. Granted we just ran it. October 5. Holes more retentive. Steeper drops into holes on creek channel than wilderness in Charlotte. I was in a full slice but still. Charlotte has it dialed in. Mont has some adjustments to make I think. Lots of surging

@Robert-1969-1 10 ай бұрын

@@justin_other_kayaker When did you run Charlotte? They've had an issue with the pumps this year and have been only able to run 5 most of the time. That 6th pump make a difference.

@justin_other_kayaker 10 ай бұрын

@@Robert-1969-1 it was in March. My overral opinion of Montgomery is it’s more exciting but also more dynamic. It’s narrower than Charlotte. More drops. And steeper drops.

@michaelmctaggart9788 10 ай бұрын

Pyrahna Loki review?

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

I might post one I have paddled the L and the M but just never got around to it.

@Jacobguiot 10 ай бұрын

" once you get comfortable you can take the conveyor belt"

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

That’s a big belt

@JakeYaks 10 ай бұрын

i want to demo a vulcan paddle so bad

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

Where you located?

@JakeYaks 10 ай бұрын

@@WadeHarrison Auburn, AL. A hour from Montgomery park & a hour from columbus rush South Park. I frequent all the advanced AW releases also.

@corypeterson8908 10 ай бұрын

Screw paying 50 to kayak they can suck it i already pay 4 dollars a gal of gas to even get to go somewhere to kayak

@nikolaiclaud 10 ай бұрын

It's 25 for the day to kayak. The 50 is for people scheduling the guided raft trips.

@corypeterson8908 10 ай бұрын

Oh still screw that

@brianscythes3273 10 ай бұрын

I prefer a natural river or creek too, but these parks are nice when you can't get a crew together to paddle your local run and especially nice when everything is dry. Also great for instruction and confidence building for beginners. If a whitewater park grows the sport, we should all support them. That is my opinion, or $25.02 plus fuel.

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

It’s 25$ and 49$ to raft for the entire day actually pretty good I think and look at where this is yeah I’m in western NC with 100 different free flowing options but this is mid to southern Alabama very limited to close whitewater and you can apply that logic to anything why pay to climb inside why pay for bike parks why pay to ski or swimming when it’s all outside list goes on and on I feel these parks definitely have a place

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

Well said Brianscythes that’s why i decided to make a video on this place to try to get more word out on it

@Badinboarder87 10 ай бұрын

Hyper Chlorinated and and drenching with chemicals: "Water quality looks spectacular!" 😂😂 I'm sure it's better than river going through cities, but a bunch of blue dye doesn't mean it is as good as the water coming off the mtns :P

@WadeHarrison 10 ай бұрын

😂 so true mountain rivers are awesome