Whitewater Park Project

A New Vision for the Great Miami River

The Whitewater Park Project is a transformative initiative designed to enhance river safety, expand public access, and create new recreational opportunities along the Great Miami River in West Carrollton. As part of the City’s broader River District vision, the project will help reconnect residents and visitors to the river while supporting outdoor recreation, tourism, and future investment throughout the corridor.

Project Overview

The Whitewater Park Project is envisioned as a multi-use riverfront destination that combines recreation, outdoor adventure, public gathering spaces, and river access improvements. The project includes planned dam safety improvements, a whitewater course, recreation channel, fishing access, viewing areas, and event spaces designed to create a unique destination along the Great Miami River.

Project Status

The Whitewater Park Project remains in the planning phase. The project represents a long-term vision for enhancing the Great Miami River corridor through improved river safety, expanded recreational opportunities, and increased public access to the river.

As planning efforts continue, project components, timelines, funding opportunities, and implementation strategies will be evaluated and refined. Updates, public meeting information, project documents, and major announcements will be posted to this page as they become available.

Illustrative Master Plan

The most recent plan illustrates the long-term vision for the project and identifies both planned improvements and future development opportunities.

Recreation Opportunities

Whitewater kayaking
River surfing
Canoeing
Fishing access
Riverfront trails
Public gathering spaces

Safety Improvements

The Whitewater Park project will replace an existing low-head dam hazard with modern river engineering designed to improve public safety while creating new recreational opportunities.