Great city run river. All city employees were knowledgeable and kind. We were heading into the river Tuesday 7/27 at 1230p and the two people watching everyone enter were so helpful.

Dog on the river: I read a few reviews online and called beforehand (we used a tube rental place, I would suggest just bring your own) to ask about dog safety. I saw reviews that dogs had fun and reviews that said don’t take dog. Not much in between. The first rapid is dangerous, for dog or human if the tube isn’t bigger/ very buoyant. It’s almost as soon as you enter the river. My husband had been before and said he didn’t remember it being anything wild. So my 15lb fluff ball sat on my lap. And our tube flipped and I fell on top of him and we had a pretty horrible experience; just after getting in. It was my fault that I hadn’t put his vest on yet. That would’ve helped. So if you take dog, life vest before water- period. The city appointed life guard saved his life. Props to the city employees for sure. Also, out of the water dogs must be on a leash or there’s a 500$ fine.

When you enter the river area- there’s city employees and life vests owned by the city. The lifeguards are also city employees. You could really just get some tubes at academy or something, park somewhere in the middle, and head over. Because, rentals end up being a 45$ service if you are one person. (Our tube site-rockin r, charged you 20$ to park at their offsite lot.)

I hope this info helps your family feel more informed before going! The river itself is fun and beautiful for sure.