Nicollet Island Olympic Whitewater Park
The Mirant Energy track in Dickerson, Maryland (from USACK)
Key Facts:
Location: Mississippi River at Nicollet Island Cluster: Downtown Minneapolis Events: Canoe/Kayak Slalom New or Existing: New Permanent or Temporary: Permanent Capacity: 8,000 About the Nicollet Island Olympic Whitewater Park: Nicollet Island and the Mississippi riverfront has a very significant role in Minneapolis' history. The river provided power in the form of water going over St. Anthony Falls. The power generated energy for lumber mills, flour mills, and electric plants for the young city. The Nicollet Island Olympic Whitewater Park will harness that same energy to create a state-of-the-art whitewater facility in a state whose history is as dependent on the canoe as it is on the water. |
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