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“ Since opening in July of 2023, the park has welcomed more than 160,000 visitors and hosted five national and regional sporting events that attracted over 9,000 people.”
operation was a monumental achievement, showcasing the city on an international stage. This event reinforced Montgomery Whitewater’ s reputation as a world-class facility capable of hosting elite competitions and introduced thousands to the world of professional paddling, the sport at the heart of Montgomery Whitewater.
Montgomery Whitewater Park was named one of TIME Magazine’ s“ WORLD’ S GREATEST PLACES 2024”
Further cementing its status, Montgomery Whitewater was recently named by TIME Magazine as one of the“ World’ s Greatest Places in 2024”— a prestigious honor that marks its significance as a top global destination. This recognition highlights not only the park’ s unique experience but also Montgomery’ s commitment to world-class recreation and tourism. With its combination of exhilarating outdoor activities, yearround attractions and major economic contributions, Montgomery Whitewater is not just a park— it’ s a game-changer for tourism, business and community growth in Montgomery. As it continues to expand its offerings and host worldclass events, its role in shaping the city’ s future remains as strong as its rapids.
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