Waterworks Park, Pueblo, CO — Attraction in Pueblo

Please be aware that even though summer temperatures may reach 100 degrees the water is frigid. Prolonged time in cold water is dangerous regardless of how warm it is outside. Also the rocks in this area and throughout the river pose risk of injury even if you are on a river tube. I recommend getting out of the river at this point if you are tubing down. My husband now has a back injury from hitting a rock. The water gets choppy where are rocks present and you'll want to lift your bottom to avoid getting smacked by a rock. Do not go into the water without others present and always wear a life jacket. If you are planning to float down the river bring sunscreen with you! It takes longer than...

The last drop (aka “lowers”) has potential to be one of the best statewide river surfing destination spots for traveling surfers. It was test surfed in 2024 & was found to be an excellent clean faced tall & fast wave. Tubers will also find it a thrill to go thru/over lowers as the surfers will gladly give priority to the tubers and a break in the river surfing action to let the tubers float on by as the surfers cheer the tubers while keeping a safety eye on the tubers. Check the river conditions before surfing or tubing (if in doubt, don’t go out, and have a backup fun...

This is fun for the entire family without a doubt. Carry your tube or Paddleboard up the hill and do it again all day long. As word gets out parking is going to become a huge problem so I suggest that the city begins planning for it now. I actually rode my paddleboard down from the Cottonwood Parking lot near the Pueblo Reservoir Dam to Waterworks Park. It’s 5 miles and it took me 1:40 and it was FREE, FUN, & great EXERCISE…… This should become “ The thing to do in Pueblo” in no time at all. Wear your life jacket!!!! It’s the...