Stretching from The Hook to the Hood River Marina, the Hood River Waterfront is a mecca for watersport and recreation use. Increasing popularity and activity growth places increasing demands on the Port’s recreational sites, and brings more challenges and expectations for managing and maintaining them. New sports are emerging, old sports are making a comeback, businesses continue to develop, and overall visitation numbers continue to climb throughout various waterfront areas. Here’s a look at 2018 summer waterfront activity in numbers.
- 5 Events at Marina Beach
- 6 Events at Nichols Basin
- 6 Events at Event Site
- 90 Hood River Canoe Club Members
- 47% increase over 2017 in time for sheriff shore patrols
- 22% increase over 2017 in time for sheriff water patrols
- 74 Cruise Ship stops
- 12 waterfront concessions
- 23% Event Site parking revenue increase over 2017