Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Waterfall - Pueblo, CO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
N 38° 15.816 W 104° 36.524
13S E 534229 N 4235135
This man-made water fall is part of the taming of the Arkansas River that flows through the heart of old Pueblo and caused great devastation during the 1921 Flood.
Waymark Code: WMPFK1
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 08/23/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Mark1962
Views: 3

"The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (HARP) is a 32 acre urban waterfront experience open to the public daily. The Riverwalk returned the river to its historic location in the heart of downtown Pueblo, after being diverted in the 1920s due to a devastating flood that destroyed much of Pueblo. The Riverwalk’s current location serves the community by revitalizing a segment of the downtown area that was previously unsightly and unusable. This urban development transforms the community and has been vital in attracting new businesses, thereby helping to stabilize the economic base of the city.

The Arkansas River has been the lifeblood of Pueblo for over 300 years. Native Americans followed the river for hunting and trapping. Early settlers came as sheepherders and cattlemen. Agriculture blossomed in Pueblo’s warmer climate and the steel industry used the bountiful water resources to build a massive manufacturing center. Four nations have claimed ownership over the Arkansas River at the current location of the Riverwalk; Mexico, Spain, France and the Republic of Texas.

The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk’s three major programs are as follows:

Expansion of the current Riverwalk to complete the original plan as presented to the citizens of Pueblo in 1995.

Provide an economic catalyst to the community of Pueblo and to southeastern Colorado through the development of commercial opportunities that provides incentive for corporate relocation and job creation.

Continue to evolve as a premier heritage tourism destination through educational programming, cultural events, and community activities." (from (visit link) )

The waterfall is found at Pike Plaza which has the large memorial to Zebulon Pike (and the restrooms!).
Fees: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Type / features of structure: Other, please specify in description

Estimated height in feet: 16

Estimated height in meters: 5.00

Estimated width in feet: 90

Estimated width in meters: 27

River/stream/lake/reservoir: Arkansas River

Location of the waterfall: Not listed

Coordinates of parking: Not Listed

Flow dates: Not listed

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