Truckee Whitewater Park

Truckee whitewater park officially open.
As Reno’s mayor officially opened the Truckee River Whitewater Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, two local businesses said they already are seeing benefits from the project.

Kayaker Jon Fairchild, who works at Reno Mountain Sports, said interest in kayaking has surged since part of the course opened in September. In response, Fairchild said he is organizing a kayaking class geared toward locals to start in the spring.

“It’s good for Reno,” said Fairchild, who has been using the course once or twice a week, including Tuesday. “I’m excited about what it’s going to do.”