You’ll soon be able to experience river surfing in New Hampshire.
A new river surf wave will be added to Mill City Park — a whitewater park in Franklin, New Hampshire — as part of the park’s next phase of construction.
Park officials said upcoming construction will complete the whitewater park’s development and bring a host of new features to make Franklin a premier destination for outdoor adventure, with the new surf wave included among new kayaking and rafting features.
The park is located at Franklin Falls along the Winnipesaukee River. It is both a land and water park that is close to downtown Franklin, and it is New England’s first whitewater park.
The next phase of construction will add two new drop structures, creating ideal waves for kayaking, rafting, and river surfing. A grade control structure will be added to help stabilize water flow and dissipate wave energy. A new graded slalom channel will improve navigation for boaters, especially during low-flow conditions, and enable slalom competition within the park.