Riverbottom Park: Montrose's Outdoor Hub

Riverbottom Park, nestled in the heart of Montrose, Colorado, serves as a vibrant hub for outdoor activities and community engagement. This expansive park is a key component of the Clifford E. Baldridge Regional Park complex and offers a diverse array of attractions for all ages and interests. The park's access to the Uncompahgre River is a major draw, particularly for water sports enthusiasts. The Montrose Water Sports Park, located within Riverbottom Park, features six drop structures and ADA-accessible ramps, making it suitable for everyone from casual waders to expert kayakers. Consistent river flows, sustained by irrigation water, ensure excellent conditions for water activities throughout the late summer. The Water Sports Park is also becoming a popular destination for river surfing. Beyond the river, Riverbottom Park boasts an extensive network of concrete and soft-surface trails perfect for walking, jogging, and cycling. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy ball fields, a disc golf course, and a skate park. For those seeking relaxation, the park offers picnic areas, playgrounds, and terraced spectator areas along the river. Riverbottom Park also hosts the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater, a venue for numerous events throughout the year. The park is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.. In 2013, a $259,384 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) helped create the Montrose Water Sports Park. In 2015, the Water Sports Park was completed. In 1995, the City Council named the park to honor Clifford E. Baldridge, who was a manager and part owner of the Montrose City Market and was actively involved with the Montrose community for over 50 years.