Wingfield Park provides easy public access to the Truckee River in downtown Reno with a half-mile whitewater park featuring 11 drop-pools suitable for kayaking at various skill levels, plus grassy areas for picnicking and swimming.

The park includes a pedestrian walkway beneath Arlington Avenue connecting both sides, with amenities for spectators and recreational users; kayak rentals and instruction are available through Sierra Adventures.

All users must wear helmets and flotation jackets, and water temperatures range from 50-70 degrees year-round.