LaVern M. Johnson Park offers direct access to the North St. Vrain Creek with a quarter-mile horseshoe-shaped whitewater park featuring 8 distinct features, pools, and eddies ideal for kayaking and tubing.

The park provides equipment rentals (tubes, paddleboards, life jackets, river shoes) through an on-site concessionaire during summer months, plus amenities including picnic areas, camping (RV year-round, tent April-October), and multiple shelters.

Note that the park operates at capacity limits, especially on weekends, and day-use parking may be restricted once capacity is reached.