River Run Park
River Run Park, located on the South Platte River in Sheridan, is an unique urban river park that brought new life to a half mile section of the river. The park provides recreation, connectivity to neighboring communities, and flood protection. On any given summer day, the park is full of people enjoying themselves — surfing the river wave, making use of the regional path, and just taking in all there is to see and experience at this location. This project includes:
- Improved habitat throughout the river corridor, water quality, and fish passage
- Enhancing recreation, both in the water and adjacent to the river
- Improved appearance using natural river aesthetics
- Replacement of two failed stability structures in the river
The project accomplished these goals and brought with it several other benefits including six whitewater wave features, world-class low flow surf wave, river access, a regional path, and a pavilion gathering area.
The Mile High Flood District managed this project in partnership with:
- Arapahoe county
- Englewood
- Sheridan
- South Suburban Parks and Recreation District
- GOCO
- CWCB
- Trout Unlimited
![River with rapids, people with surfboards, rocks, grass, and a path.](https://streamline.imgix.net/9e0ec149-c3f9-4c84-92b8-bc207e7cadf9/e2d381a1-5e01-4867-977e-ce91c6b73ff3/River-Run-76-1400x500.jpg.webp?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&w=2000&h=2000&fit=max&or=0&s=e5e7a0df434575d2733f84d373c55382)