WELCOME TO MILL CITY PARK AT FRANKLIN FALLS

Experience the beauty of nature in the heart of Franklin, NH.

At New England's first whitewater park and our land-based park, you are sure to find an an outdoor adventure! Learn more about the range of activities available, our ongoing project, community impact, and get involved today!

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Discover MILL CITY PARK

Mill City Park at Franklin Falls is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to connecting the community to the Winnipesaukee River by creating access to outdoor recreation at the first whitewater park in New England and a land-based park. Our land and river park highlights the natural resources available in Franklin, and we encourage the community to explore all of the ways to recreate and enjoy nature on the Winnipesaukee River and on the scenic trails at the land-based park. We are committed to the conservation and stewardship of the land to ensure that the park is preserved for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

From big whitewater festivals to chili cook offs to polar plunges to haunted trails to 5K races to yoga in the park... Our events are about bringing the community together!

Boat Bash Snow Crash

Join us in partnership with The Franklin Outing Club on Saturday, March 7th, 2026 for an epic day of kayak racing, open sledding, spectating, skiing, tasty bites and community fun at the Veterans Memorial Recreation Area! Located at 266 Flaghole Road, Franklin, NH.

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Let's Make Waves!!! (again)

Soon, you’ll be able to stand near the Sanborn Bridge, on the Winnipesaukee River, or within Mill City Park and hear the sound of water flowing through new surf waves, and know that it was built by and for Franklin — for everyone who ever believed this city was worth the effort.

More than Broken Glass

During the September 22, 2025 Meet and Greet with City Councilors, I read the below story about my journey and the negativity witness by...

September Meet & Greet with Franklin's City Council

A meet and greet with the current City Council was held on September 22, 2025 at the Elks' at 6:00 pm. Our board was present with all but...

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Despite the cold weather, our community showed up in a big way—and we couldn’t be more grateful. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended, our incredible chili chefs who brought the heat, and our fearless polar plungers who braved the icy waters for Mill City Park.
If you missed all the fun, here's a recap:
🥶We had 12 brave plungers make a splash into the very icy waters of the Winni River. We had a special surprise plunge from our incoming mayor, Glenn Morrill and the annual Marty vs. Timmy show down was a tight race. Ultimately, the show down ended with a repeat of Timmy's iconic belly flop. Better luck next year, Timmy! A special thank you to White Mountain Sauna Haus for warming up our plungers following their dips with the mobile sauna!
🌶️All TEN Chili Recipes were SO good; however, Franklin has spoken and Team Shepards Block with their Secret Ingredient Chili took home the gold this year! Congratulations!
🥳And for the final cherry on top, we surpassed our fundraising goal for the event. From the bottom of our very warm hearts… thank you, Franklin! #millcitypark #firstday #Franklinfirst #smallcitybigthings #whitewaterkayaking #surffranklin

🌶️ Ready to warm up your New Year? Join us at Franklin First Day for the Chili Cook-Off! Sample delicious chili, cast your vote, and help crown the best chili in town.
📍 Trestle View Park Franklin, NH
🗓️ January 1 | 10AM–1PM
🔥 $10 per person, kids under 12 are free
😎Come hungry!

#newhampshire #millcitypark #franklinnh #whitewater #surffranklin

Franklin First Day will look a little different this year but the VIBES will still be amazing. There will not be a whitewater release due to the ongoing construction in the river and the low water level at Lake Winnipesaukee. Instead of running the river, join us in Trestle View Park for the Chili Cook Off, roasting s'mores, a wood-fired sauna, and the POLAR PLUNGE.

The construction is a short term inconvenience to our annual event but there is a long term benefit coming very soon for the entire community to enjoy!

The picture below is the construction of feature 2 as of yesterday. You can see the cofferdam (the vertical sheet metal wall) used to isolate the feature 2 construction zone where they are dewatering and placing boulders.

We hope you will join us on New Years Day for all of the festivities, good cheer, and community connections! Get more info on all of the Franklin First Day festivities here: https://www.millcitypark.com/firstday2026

❄️🐧 Meet Our Polar Plungers!
These brave individuals are stepping up (and jumping in!) for the Mill City Park Polar Plunge at Franklin First Day. Each of them is taking on icy waters to help support park improvements, outdoor recreation, and community fun right here in Franklin.
Give them a big round of applause, follow along as they fundraise, and cheer them on as plunge day approaches! Want to support a plunger or join the lineup yourself? Visit our website to get involved or donate: Millcitypark.com
Let’s show our plungers some love—and help make a splash for Mill City Park! 💙💦

We cannot thank our community enough for the support we received this Giving Tuesday. Your contributions to our mission mean the world to us. Thank you for your meaningful impact on Mill City Park 🌊🌳🫶

It’s Giving Tuesday — and your support can spark real impact!
Today, people across the world are choosing to uplift the places and causes that matter most. At Mill City Park at Franklin Falls, we’re working every day to create outdoor spaces where families explore, friends gather, and our community thrives.
Your donation today helps build trails, enhance river access, expand recreation opportunities, and keep Franklin’s momentum moving forward. Together, we can ensure this park continues to grow into a place we’re all proud to call ours.
If Mill City Park has inspired you, moved you, or given you a place to belong — today is the day to give back.

Help us shape the future of Franklin’s outdoor adventure hub. 🌳🌊
https://www.millcitypark.com/givingtuesday

#GivingTuesday #Millcitypark #whitewater #Franklinfirst #Surffranklin #outdoorrecreation #NHoutdoors #NewHampshire #kayaking #hiking #hikeNH @givingtuesday

The holiday season is in full swing, and we're reflecting on things we are most grateful for. At the top of our list is our passionate, hard-working community. We are incredibly thankful for the countless ways they show up to support our mission. From trail work days, to community surf nights, to educational school excursions; it is their enthusiasm that fuels everything we do!

If you're looking for a way to give back this season, we'd be honored if you considered supporting Mill City Park this #GivingTuesday. Your generosity helps us continue building a place where adventure, learning, and connection thrive along the Winnipesaukee River.

To learn more about our work or get involved please visit: www.Millcitypark.com

Together, we're creating something extraordinary.
With Gratitude,
Mill City Park at Franklin Falls 🌊💙

#givingback #givingtuesday #millcitypark #millcityparkatfranklinfalls #franklinfirst #surffranklin #nonprofits #nhoutdoors #outdoorrecreation #NewHampshire

#happythanksgivng #shovelsandrakesandimplementsofdestruction #surffranklin

⏳ Only 7 Days Until Giving Tuesday! ⏳
We’re just one week away from the biggest day of generosity of the year! Mill City Park at Franklin Falls is growing, and your support helps fuel every trail built, every paddler welcomed, and every community moment created along the river.
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to make a difference in the Franklin community. 🌊💙
#GivingTuesday #CountdownToGivingTuesday #MillCityPark #FranklinNH #CommunityStrong #SurfFranklin #Whitewater #FranklinFirst #Whitewaterkayaking #RiverSurfing

Franklin thrives when our community comes together.

This Giving Tuesday, your donation to Mill City Park helps expand trails, green spaces, river access, and year-round outdoor recreation — the heartbeat of a vibrant, active community.

Every gift, big or small, helps build a place where everyone can gather, recharge, and enjoy the outdoors. Give local. Give boldly. Support Mill City Park on December 2, 2025.

@givingtuesday #GivingTuesday #MillCityPark #SupportLocal #OutdoorRecreation #franklinfirst #whitewater #whitewaterkayaking #whitewaterrafting #surffranklin

🌊✨ The Countdown to Giving Tuesday Starts NOW! ✨🌊

We’re gearing up for one of the most impactful days of the year — and we want YOU with us!

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It’s a movement that inspires people to give back — whether that’s through donations, volunteering, or supporting the causes that make their communities stronger.

At Mill City Park at Franklin Falls, your support helps us build a connected, adventurous, and vibrant outdoor hub for everyone who calls Franklin home (and all who visit!).

Stay tuned as we share stories, goals, and ways you can make a real impact. Let’s build something incredible together. 💙

@givingtuesday #Givingtuesday #GivingTuesday2025 #Makeanimpact #Makeasplash #Community #Franklinfirst #SupportLocal #MillCityPark #whitewater

ATTENTION FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS! While the next phase of large scale construction is taking place within Mill City Park, we ask that you kindly avoid the area within the cones at the Willow St parking lot, all construction equipment, as well as the general vicinity of Kayak Man, the pavilion, the graffiti wall, and the western (downstream) portion of the Mill Ruins Trail. You should still be able to access the Nesmith Street Trail from the back of the parking lot. Additionally, Franklin is rich with outdoor spaces…..both Odell Park and the Franklin Falls Dam are great options to enjoy the outdoors until the work has been completed. Thank you for understanding!
#worksite #bigjob #parkbuilding #surffranklin

🎄 Spread Holiday Cheer with Mill City Park!
Deck your doors and support your community — purchase a beautiful holiday wreath from Mill City Park! 🌟

✨ Local pickup for Franklin residents & businesses
💌 Shipping for friends and family far away

Every wreath helps make downtown Franklin shine a little brighter this season. ❤️
👉 Order yours today at https://www.millcitypark.com/holidaywreaths

#MillCityPark #FranklinNH #HolidayWreaths #SupportLocal #CommunityCheer

Join us this Sunday in Mill City Park as we make up for our recent canceled work day! We will be extending our riverside hiking trail through the conservation property, doing some general trash and debris pickup, and removing invasive Burning Bush. Meet us behind the car wash on Willow Street at the Mill City Park parking lot at 10:00. Good shoes and a good attitude required! Gloves and hand tools recommended! See you there! #workday #parkbuilding

Attention friends and volunteers: we will not be hosting a work day this Sunday in the park. Hopefully we will get just the right amount of much-needed rainfall. Have a great weekend and don’t forget about Fall Fest and our haunted tour of Mill City Park NEXT WEEKEND!
#rain #smallcitybigthings

Another successful work day in the park! We're so grateful for ALL of our volunteers. We couldn't build this community's park without you! #newhampshire #community #franklinnh #smallcitybigthings #getoutside #millcitypark #newengland #gratitude

Come outside and get dirty with us this Sunday Sept 28th 10am to noon at Mill City Park 6 Willow St Franklin. We'll be working past the mud on newly installed stepping stones and pushing towards Cross Mill Rd. We're so excited!! Bring gloves, pruners, sheers, loppers if you've got them. If not, we've got some tools to share..... and some refreshments too!

Due to prolonged drought, Governor Ayotte has issued a proclamation, effective today, banning open fires and smoking in or near woodlands.
#firesafety #nojoke #weneedrainbad

Autumn is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature and history. Explore the trails along the Winnipesaukee River in Mill City Park as they wind through some of the remnants of Franklin’s paper-making past. It’s a great way to be present. #community #trails #nature #history #woodsandwaters #smallcitybigthings

⚠️ Nerdy Water Level Data Post ⚠️ Here is a summer water level chart for Memorial Day to Labor Day each of the last 4 years on the Winnipesaukee River. Our signature event of the year, Winni River Days, is marked with the vertical dotted line in June. As you can see, this summer started with REALLY high water but the drought has locked us into minimum flow for the last few months. 2023 was a very unusual year with sustained high water during the summer season. But the whitewater park is designed to be used at all flows, as demonstrated by @jeremy_makes_things at high water in May, and by @alexstroshine at low water last month. Stop by and check it out, but always know the flow before you go. The @usgs gage for the river, located in Tilton, can be found online. 🌊#smallcitybigthings #smallwavesandbigwaves #surffranklin

Concepts that have been long-discussed are taking shape on Willow Street. It is pretty exciting to be bringing to life a community fruit and berry forest at Mill City Park! We couldn’t have done it without the collaborative efforts of Millican Nursery, Black Forest Nursery, Beck and Bellucci and our loyal community volunteers and board members! It’s impossible to express the magnitude of our gratitude. ❤️
We’ve only just begun! 🍎🫐#thankyou #fruit #smallcitybigthings

We had a very busy week up in Mill City Park (more to come), and we capped it off with a great turnout for our work day today! Sorry we didn’t capture a pic with the entire group but we are very grateful to everyone for their time and energy and contributions this Labor Day weekend. #manyhandsmakelightwork #parkbuilding #smallcitybigthings

Please join us for tomorrow’s work day! Along with some trail maintenance and general clean up of the park, we need some help planting an INCREDIBLY GENEROUS donation of blueberry and raspberry bushes. So come on out for some coffee, donuts, camaraderie, and invaluable volunteer work! We meet at 10:00 am at the Mill City Park parking lot on Willow Street behind the car wash. See you there! #workworkworkworkwork #smallcitybigthings #volunteersarethebest

Join Mill City Park board members and other volunteers this Sunday, 8/31, for some trail work and general clean up as we continue to push our riparian hiking trail up through the conservation land along the rapids of the Winnipesaukee River in Franklin.
All are welcome. Pants and sturdy shoes are advised. Bring gloves, loppers and other hand tools if you have them, but no sweat if you don’t! Meet us at the Mill City Park parking lot on Willow Street, behind the car wash.
#workday #hiking #willowstreet #smallcitybigthings #surffranklin

We had another amazing and productive trail work session today on the conservation land with the LRCT crew, our board, and a new volunteer. We extended the trail out and cleared a small side trail to the river. We have another wet area to address and make more accessible to connect the trail. It was hot and hard work but we are motivated by creating free access to these trails on the conservation land along the Winnipesaukee River for all to enjoy.

@lakesregionconservationtrust #conservation #trailwork #outdoorrecreation

We are so incredibly grateful to @wattswater and their consistent, meaningful support of Mill City Park and the Franklin community! Not only did Watts sponsor the Festival del Taco event, but they showed up with a smiling and styling (look at those taco aprons!!!) crew ready to serve our neighbors delicious dessert tacos. At the end of the event, Watts donated all of the proceeds from their taco sales back to Mill City Park to further support our fundraising efforts at the event. It is hard to put into words how thankful we are for the continued sponsorship support we receive from Watts. Because of them, we are able to continue to make accessible outdoor recreation a reality in our region, steward and improve the park, and host events that bring our neighbors together.

Thank you @wattswater!!!

#community #newengland #outdoorrecreation #newhamoshire #visitnh

A little Taco Teaser! Be sure to stop by the MCP Taco stand (we will have our table in Trestle View Park) for some pulled pork with Asian, toasted sesame slaw and avocado crema. We also will have a vegetarian taco made with black beans and corn! Tacos expertly prepared by our Vice President, Christy, served up today by our President, Jeremy, and some of his legendary homemade salsa.

Reminder: VIP admission begins at 1pm (this is only for folks that already purchased an early ticket) and general admission begins at 1:30pm.

We will go until the tacos sell out or 3pm, which ever comes first.

Your first stop is Marceau Park to get your Taco Passport (your ticket), a map, and raffle ticket.

See you there!!!

We have some sweet prizes for you to win tomorrow at Festival del Taco!
🎟️ You get ONE raffle ticket included with your Taco Passport purchase.
🎟️🎟️ You can purchase more raffle tickets to increase your chances of winning and to support Mill City Park!
🎟️🎟️🎟️ Be sure to return to Marceau Park to enter the raffle, turn in your stamped Taco passports, and vote on Best Taco of 2025!

See you there!

Our second annual Festival del Taco is this Saturday, August 9!!!! The weather is set to be beautiful and you know the tacos will be amazing! We are so excited for another event to bring the community together, share good food with each other, fundraise for Mill City Park, and support our local businesses and restaurants.

Check out the video to get the details and know what to expect. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the @twinriversinterfaithfoodpantry for a bonus stamp on your Taco Passport and to support our neighbors in need.

‼️Important:
VIP admission (early-bird purchase) is at 1:00pm. If you did not grab a VIP Taco Passport before they sold out, General Admission begins at 1:30pm.
⏰ the event goes until 3pm or until the tacos sell out - which ever comes first!

All passports will be available for pick up or purchase in Marceau Park, AKA Taco Headquarters 🌮

Who is slinging tacos and competing for the Golden Taco Trophy? 🏆
@vulgarbrewingco - defending their 2024 title
@analog_coffee_co
@waterhorse_irish_pub
@wattswater
@millcityparkatfranklinfalls
@downtowncrepes

Tag the friend you are bringing to downtown Franklin this Saturday to eat tacos with! See you there!

#nhfoodie @explorelakesregionnh @visitnh @whatsnewinnh #tacos #newhampshirelife #newengland #community

We see the hard work, dedication, and selfless service of these amazing volunteers. Christy, Tom, and Glenn have been working hard to clean up the flower beds and parks throughout the downtown. They show up every week in the heat and humidity out of love for this community. We are so grateful for the helpers that make this great city a vibrant and welcoming place to live.

The next time you see these bright shirts and even brighter smiles, say hello.

Thank you Christy, Tom, and Glenn!!!

#community #franklinnh #newhampshire #communitypride #volunteer #communityservice #service #spreadkindness

Want to support Mill City Park and wear your Franklin Pride? Our shirt and sweatshirt fundraisers run in batches through @bonfire and “The River Connects Us” design will ship out tomorrow. If you want to get in on this batch, check out the design here: https://www.bonfire.com/the-river-connects-us/

Thank you for the support and for sharing our love of the Winnipesaukee River!

#winnipesaukee #newhampshire #millcitypark

Festival del Taco is back on August 9th and we are super excited to bring the community together for some good eats, big smiles, and positive vibes!

We are doing things slightly different this year so please be sure to read the details below or on our website:
This year, we will have the option to purchase your Taco Passport early (entry into the event, ballot to vote on best taco of 2025, and an entry into the raffle). With early VIP Passports, you will have the option to arrive and get your tacos before the rush of general admission. Last year, we sold out of passports in a record 20 minutes and tacos sold out just as fast. We are planning for more tacos this year and the VIP passport to guarantee folks an early taco tour if they choose that option.

VIP admission starts at 1pm!!! If you did not purchase an early passport, General Admission begins at 1:30.

Come support local businesses and Mill City Park with a fun afternoon fundraising event in downtown Franklin! We cannot wait to see you!

Buy an early VIP passport here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/festival-del-taco—2025

#community #tacos #newengland #newhampshire

Another Mill City Park workday in the books. It was a muddy one! We continued our work on the conservation land trail that @lakesregionconservationtrust is helping us make a more accessible route for everyone to enjoy. Thank you to our volunteers and board members for putting in the work hauling rocks, clearing invasive species, removing debris (a whole kitchen sink that we almost got out!!), and helping to make the trail an even better outdoor experience for the community to enjoy!

Want to join us? We have a work day on Wednesday August 13th and Sunday August 31. We will post reminders leading up to those work days.

#trailwork #conservation #outdoorrecreation #getoutside #newhanpshire

The Winnipesaukee River is our connection to the past, present, and future of Franklin and our region. The old mill and dam remnants, railroads, and historical bridges remind us of the interconnection that has always existed between humanity and the power of the river.

Some of our favorite things about Mill City Park, the @winnirivertrail, and Trestle View Park are the reminders all around us of our remarkable past. Hiking, paddling, biking, and walking through the area immerses you in nature and the history of our great community. With the development of the whitewater park, we once again have embraced the power of the Winni to enhance our community.

📸 photography by @scottmartinimages

#newengland #history #millhistory #trestlebridge #newhampshire #whitewater #community #nhtourism @nhtraveltourism @visitnh

What a wonderful and FUN community surf night we had!!!!

We love to see the community come together to play in and along the water, sit in the amphitheater, and make new friends. We surfed with our local neighbors as well as out of staters from as far as Minnesota and California!

The energy is always so positive, supportive and friendly at Community Surf Night. Folks shared their gear and boogie boarding tips. Everyone looks out for each other and cheers each other on.

We love Wednesday nights because it is a demonstration that the river and whitewater park is truly for everyone to enjoy and brings people together. Thank you for being a part of connecting our community and what makes Franklin a vibrant city that folks want to visit!!!!!

#getoutside #surf #boogieboard #newhampshire #millcitypark #whitewater #cooloff #community

The Boatercross Race is definitely a crowd favorite at Winni River Days. This head to head competition really pushed speed, agility, endurance, and technique! The crowd cheered on as the kayakers battled to cross the finish line.

We love to see the community come together and get involved in the excitement! We are so lucky to have the Winnipesaukee River run through our great city and for all of the outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities it brings.

📸 @scottmartinimages

#community #whitewater #whitewaterkayak #boatercross #boaterx #newhampshire #getoutside @jackson.kayak @wernerpaddles @nrsweb

We are so incredibly grateful to the folks at @lakesregionconservationtrust for helping us on our conservation land to improve the trails and problem solve a very wet portion of the trail. Along with our board members and community volunteers, the LRCT crew taught us a lot about trail building so we can continue to improve outdoor recreation opportunities in our great city!

Did you know we have 18 acres of conservation land along the banks of the Winnipeasaukre River that we steward with the help of our friends at @lakesregionconservationtrust ? The trail connects Mill City Park to Cross Mill Rd!

Thank you again to Phil, Matt, Tessa and Shae from LRCT for all of your hard work. Thank you to our board members Christy and Nick, and our wonderful volunteers Sam, Liz, Tom, and Chip for getting dirty with us!!!

Check out our recap from Winni River Days 2025! Boats, bikes, trail races, entertainment, food, and community. A perfect weekend!

We love to celebrate all of the outdoor recreation available in our region and our great state of New Hampshire. Recently, Governor Ayotte proclaimed June 10, 2025 as NH Outdoor Industry Day to honor the vital role of outdoor recreation to the Granite State’s economy, workforce, and way of life.

“From our beaches to our mountains, to our lakes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in our state, and I’m so proud of the people and businesses who help showcase our natural beauty. Today, on New Hampshire Outdoor Industry Day, we’re honoring the businesses, nonprofits, and individuals who are building a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant Granite State through the power of the outdoors.”

As a 501(c)3 non profit organization, we are so proud to be a part of creating more opportunities and greater access to the great outdoors and to bring people together at our events. Thank you to all of our sponsors, supporters, and volunteers for helping us to strengthen our community through our continued work.

To read @kelly4nh proclamation, visit https://www.nheconomy.com/News-Press/Gov-Ayotte-Proclaims-June-10-NH-Outdoor-Industry-D

To help us continue to be a leader in the outdoor recreation industry in NH, visit https://www.millcitypark.com/get-involved

🎥Videography by @scottmartinimages

Check out the @highland_mtn Ride Zone at Winni River Days!

We are so appreciative of our friends at Highland Mountain Bike Park for showcasing mountain biking as one of the many outdoor activities available in our region. There are so many trails available for folks of all skill levels to experience! The @foothillsfoundationnh @nemba_mtb @franklinoutingclub @winnirivertrail and @highland_mtn are just some of the organizations that work on trail maintenance and extending networks throughout the region.

The range of outdoor activities available here makes our community so unique. We hope you choose to get outside today - on land or water!

📸 photography by @scottmartinimages

Winni River Days is a celebration of the Community of Franklin just as much as it is a celebration of the Winnipesaukee River.

A community is a group of people who share something in common, such as a geographic location, interests, background, or purpose. These shared ideals or circumstances lead to a sense of belonging. Maybe what connects you to our community is living in Franklin or perhaps it is wanting more opportunities for folks of all ages to recreate outside. Perhaps you enjoy having public parks and greenspaces to visit. Maybe you fish, paddle, or swim and the Winni is important to you. It could be that you enjoy events, getting outside, having a bite to eat downtown, and connecting with friends old and new. Whatever your personal reasons are for being a part of our vibrant community, we are thankful you are here.

Take a look at some of the smiles captured at Winni River Days. We are so grateful for the continued support of folks in Franklin and beyond. Thank you for coming to our events, bringing friends, lending a hand, volunteering, fundraising, or cheering us on. Together we can do so much for our community!

📸 photography by @scottmartinimages

Winni River Days is a celebration of our community and the Winnipesaukee River. The Winni is the epicenter of everything in Franklin and an important part of the history of our small but mighty city. The river connects the past days of the bustling Mill Industry to the present days of exciting outdoor recreation opportunities.

The first event of Winni River Days is always the Downriver Race. Individuals or teams can race from Cross Mill Road to the finish line at the Wave in kayaks, canoes, or rafts. Check out some of our favorite photos from the race and get a look into the excitement, smiles, and competitive spirit!

Mill City Park has been putting on Winni River Days for the last 7 years with the help of our generous sponsors, volunteers, and community partners. We are eternally grateful to everyone that lends a hand, donates, shares our events, attends our events, or cheers us on from the background.

If you wish to help us continue to improve the park and access to outdoor recreation in our region, bring free or low-cost events to the community, and steward the the conservation land, please consider donating or becoming a sponsor. Your support means we can keep going!
https://www.millcitypark.com/getinvolved

📸photography by @scottmartinimages

Thank you to our amazing community for coming out and supporting another successful Winni River Days!

A special thank you to The City of Franklin , the Franklin Fire Department, and the Franklin Police Department.

Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers - none of these community focused events would be possible without your support.

Thank you to the bands, food trucks, supporters, and everyone that came out to make our annual celebration of the river and community a success!

We had neighbors, partners, City Councilors, local residents, folks from out of state travel here for the event, and people coming to Franklin for the first time to enjoy the festivities. We are PROUD of our small city and the natural resources, businesses, and people that make our community so special.

We have many photos and videos to share with you after we take a few days off to rest.

Again, thank you for being a part of the weekend and we look forward to our next event!!!

The races and fun continue today!!!
Saturday at Winni River Days:
11AM Boatercross
12PM 5K Trail Race
2:30PM Freestyle Rodeo

Don’t forget, food trucks, @highland_mtn mountain bike pump track, vendors, and live music!!! Beer from @vulgarbrewingco and @kettleheadbrewing! The event opens at 11am. Come by and celebrate the Winnipessaukee River and our community!!!

Parking maps, event schedule, and tickets to participate in the races here ➡️ https://www.millcitypark.com/winniriverdays

🎶 Free Live Music at Winni River Days is back!🎶 this year the music is sponsored by our friends at @masonalarms 🙌

Friday night at 5pm we have Doug Thompson and Saturday evening at 4pm we have @thebackporchdevelopment to keep the celebratory vibes going! Bring your dancing shoes down to Trestle View Park June 13-14 🎵

Want more information or the whole schedule of events? Check it out here: https://www.millcitypark.com/winniriverdays

Woohoo! We have a lot of excitement, competition, and races over the Winni River Days weekend. Registration is now open!
This year, we are partnering with @newenglandslalomseries and added their Sunday Slalom Race to our ULTIMATE TICKET PACKAGE that gets you into every single event happening on the water (and even on land with the 5K trail race if you’re up for it). Check it out:

Downriver Race:
The downriver race runs from Cross Mill Rd to the wave at Trestle view park. Classes are based on participation, but typically include overall, women’s, short boat (9’ and under), and rafts.

Boatercross:
Heats of 4 kayakers race head to head through Zippy’s, around gates and each other. Mayhem ensues and the top paddlers from each heat advance to the next round. Length limit for boats is 9’.

Freestyle Rodeo Competition:
Kayakers surf the wave and see who can impress the judges with the best and biggest tricks in 60 seconds. Expert, novice, and women’s classes, other classes can be added as needed based on participants (ie juniors).

@newenglandslalomseries :
Feel like an Olympian while you race through gates against yourself, your friends, and the clock! Many classes available. Be sure to check out their website for more info!

Tickets here: https://www.millcitypark.com/winniriverdays

Check out the new 2025 tshirt and sweatshirt designs we have made to celebrate the Winnipesaukee River, the great outdoors, recreation in our region, and our community!

“The river connects us” design 🌊
The city of Franklin was built on the power of the Winnipesaukee River and our community has always depended on and relied upon the Winni. This design is a reminder that we are all connected to the river and each other.

“Get outside!” Design 🌲
There are wonderful things to do in Franklin, NH! Mountain biking, whitewater kayaking, fishing, bird watching, and more! We encourage you to get outside, appreciate the nature around us, and celebrate the natural resources that make outdoor recreation possible in our region.

These designs are available for sale now through @bonfire Check them out!! https://www.bonfire.com/store/mill-city-park-store/

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