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    Willimantic Whitewater Park

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      28 Bridge St, Willimantic, CT, USA
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    At A Glance

    Willimantic Town Park

    1 acre in Windham, CT

    Parking: Small lot near 28 Bridge St, Willimantic, CT

    Trail Map         Trails: No trails but access to the Air Line Trail       Rating: ★☆☆☆☆

    The group behind this project has been working to make this vision a reality since at least 2004.  Enthusiasm has been high despite the long wait because this stretch of the Willimantic River has an 80-foot drop over 1.5 miles of river, which would classify it as a class IV, rare in Connecticut.

    The park has held numerous events over the years and is the current home of the Willimantic Farmer’s Market on Saturdays 8am to noon.

    There is a waterfall here over the man made Boland Dam, which has been extensively studied for removal.  While still waiting to be turned into its vision of a whitewater park it currently serves as a stop on the Air Line Trail as it passes through it’s one road stretch in Willimantic.

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    Peter Marteka – CHANNEL OPENS TO CHANGE (2005)

    Peter Marteka – TRYING TO REUNITE CITY AND RIVER (2004)

    Peter Marteka – KAYAKER DREAMS OF WHITE-WATER (2004)

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    The information shown here is for general reference purposes only. exploreCT.org gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or reliability of this data. Parking in all areas, whether designated here or not, is at your own risk. exploreCT.org is not responsible for any damage or loss to vehicles or contents. Last updated March 28th, 2021

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    • 28 Bridge St, Willimantic, CT, USA

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