Kearney Whitewater Association

Float to the Fire
2023-09-01 18:30 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Kearney Water Trail

August 2023 KWA Board Meeting
2023-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashley Furniture

Republican River Float
2023-08-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Republican River

Cardboard Boat Regatta
2023-08-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Kearney Whitewater Park, 300 N 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68845

July 2023 KWA Board Meeting
2023-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashley Furniture

Flamingo Float to the Fire - 2023
2023-07-21 18:30 - 23:30 | Kearney Water Trail
KWA members Kevin & Kelly Swanson, Mark Streit and Dave & Alisa Margritz are hosting a Flamingo Float to the Fire – Friday, July 21, 2023. Launch from Yanney around 6:30 PM with burgers and fire at the Kearney Paddle Sports Landing. Along the way, rescue a wayward flamingo and turn it in for a reward. Join in the fun, wear some flamingo attire and we’ll add a cool sticker to your kayak.
BYOB (drinks) and BYOC (chairs)
Hope to see you there!

Calamus and Cedar River Trip 23
2023-07-14 - 2023-07-16 | Calamus River

June 2023 KWA Board Meeting
2023-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashley Furniture
Meeting was canceled.

Yanney Park Heritage Days
2023-06-03 | Yanney Marina

First Float to the Fire 2023
2023-05-25 18:30 - 21:30 | Kearney Water Trail
On Thursday, May 25, you are invited to a Thursday night float from the Yanney Park landing to Kearney Paddle Sports where we will enjoy a fire and some social time as a group, be sure to bring a beverage and a chair. Leave a vehicle at Kearney Paddle Sports beforehand and plan on launching around 6:30 pm. If you’re early that’s fine, if you arrive later that’s also fine, we will see you at the fire. We encourage everyone to arrange transport but there will be plenty of people with whom to catch a ride, so no worries.
Kearney Paddle Sports is located at 535 Avenue M, Kearney NE. Jason Thee will have 2023 season passes available for purchase and he has told the KWA board that there will be deals for KWA members.
When you arrive at this location just follow the sign on Ave. M East through the RV park, the road will dead-end at the KPS parking lot. We’re looking forward to seeing all the new apparel that was purchased earlier this spring. Bring a friend! See you there!

Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo
2023-05-11 - 2023-05-13 | Fort Kearny State Recreational Area
Follow this link to volunteer – Volunteer Sign-Up

May 2023 KWA Board Meeting
2023-05-08 19:00 - 21:00

Platte River Float
2023-05-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Platte River

April 2023 KWA Board Meeting
2023-04-10 19:00 - 21:00

2023 Spring Cleanup
2023-04-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Kearney Whitewater Park, 300 N 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68845

2022 Give Where You Live
2022-12-01 18:00 - 22:00 | The Crafty Dog Sports Bar, 1325 2nd Ave, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
KWA has gotten great community support since the first Give Where You Live in 2013. We would like to ask for your ongoing support as we look to continue to improve the Kearney Water Trail.
Project Background
Over the past ten years the Kearney Whitewater Association has worked toward developing a water trail with whitewater features in Kearney. Previous Give Where You Live events have helped fund two public landings which completed Phase I of the Kearney Water Trail. Give Where You Live donations also allowed Kearney Whitewater Association to contribute to the transformation near the 2nd Avenue area when two whitewater features were constructed last spring.
Immediate Project Goals
KWA is continually looking to the future to make improvements and enhancements to the water trail. Some of these developments include extending the water trail, adding more public access, improving boater safety, implementing conservation practices, and performing more cleanups in and around the stream.
Consider donating to the cause if you would like to see further development of this type of recreation in Kearney. With a donation, YOU can continue to change the future for Kearney. 100% of the donations will go directly to these types of projects.
The Kearney Whitewater Association is a grassroots organization comprised of volunteer members from throughout the local region. We are working hard to improve natural resources and encourage outdoor activity for families and community members to enjoy long into the future!
Consider donating to the cause if you would like to see further development of this type of recreation in Kearney. With a donation, YOU can continue to change the future for Kearney. 100% of the donations will go directly to these types of projects.
Donation link – https://www.givewhereyoulive.net/KearneyWhitewater

Kearney Whitewater Park Ribbon Cutting
2022-05-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Kearney Whitewater Park, 300 N 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68845
You are invited to the ribbon cutting for the Kearney Whitewater Park! This special event will take place May 19, 2022 at 5:30 pm near the Kearney Cinema 8. Plan to be present for this unique experience as we celebrate the grand opening of the first whitewater park in Nebraska. This event will be hosted by the City of Kearney and the Kearney Area Community Foundation. Featured will be representatives from some of the various entities that made this project possible. The ribbon cutting will be followed with demonstrations from some advanced paddlers from the Kearney Whitewater Association. Open the attachment for more information. Thanks to all of you for making this happen!
Hangries LLC, Food Truck will be on location so plan to arrive hungry, hang out on the boulders, and just enjoy the experience. See you there!

May board meeting
2022-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashley Furniture

April board meeting
2022-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashley Furniture

2022 Spring Cleanup
2022-03-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Ramada Inn south parking lot, 301 2nd Ave, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States

March Board Meeting
2022-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashley Furniture

2022 Annual Meeting
2022-02-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce, 1007 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
The 2022 Kearney Whitewater Association Annual Meeting will be held February 22, 2022 at The Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce beginning at 7 PM. The meeting is open to members of the association and also to members of the public. Meeting highlights will include updates on the progress of the Phase II Whitewater Park project.

December 2021 Board Meeting
2021-12-13 19:00 - 21:00

Give Where You Live - 2021
2021-12-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Old Chicago – Kearney, 115 2nd Avenue E, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
Join Kearney Whitewater at Old Chicago in Kearney to see the latest developments and learn what the future holds for the water trail and the whitewater park.

November 2021 Board Meeting
2021-11-08 19:00 - 21:00

October 2021 Board meeting
2021-10-11 19:00 - 21:00

September 2021 Board meeting
2021-09-13 19:00 - 21:00

Niobrara Float Fall 2021
2021-09-10 12:00 - 2021-09-12 12:00

Float To The Fire/ Poker Run 2021
2021-08-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Kearney Paddle Sports

Cardboard Boat Regatta-2021
2021-08-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Kearney Water Trail
Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 pm. Entry will be south of the Kearney Cinema 8 movie theater by the pedestrian bridge. Exit, if you make it that far, will be the public landing by Midway. Ages 16 and up, a captain is required to be onboard your craft. Ages 15 and under will just be boats (no captain or passengers). Helmet required for captain/passengers (bike helmet, football helmet, Viking helmet, whatever).
Boats should be constructed with cardboard. Please only use non toxic materials. No entry fee.
This route is where the new Whitewater Park will be constructed later this year.
So grab your family and friends and join in the fun. Hope to see you there!
Questions? Email us at info@kearneywhitewater.org
