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American Side: Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour

• Duration: 45 minutes
• Age Limit: For Ages 4 Above

Experience a 45-minute thrilling adventure on the mighty Niagara River with a Whirlpool Jetboat ride.  Feel the adrenaline rush and excitement as the boat speeds into the Class 5 Devil’s Hole rapids and marvel at the power of the Niagara Whirlpool.  Choose between a super wet experience with the Wet Jet Tour or stay dry on the Freedom Dry Tour.

This tour departs from Niagara Falls, NY (USA).

IMPORTANT:   After ticket purchase, guests must contact Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours at  888-438-4444 in order to select and confirm a tour time and experience (Wet Jet or Freedom Dry Tour) or at least 4 hours in advance.  Tour times are subject to availability.  It is the responsibility of the guest to contact Whirlpool Jetboat Tour to confirm all tour details.

What’s Included & Highlight

Frequently asked questions.

• Wet Jet Tour:   Children must be 44 inches (average 6 year old) tall
• Freedom Jet Dry Tour:  Children must be 40 inches (average 4 year old) tall

Yes!  Guests must contact Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours at  888-438-4444  in order to select and confirm a tour time and experience (Wet Jet or Freedom Dry Tour) or  at least 4 hours in advance.  Tour times are subject to availability.  It is the responsibility of the guest to contact Whirlpool Jetboat Tour to confirm all tour details.

It depends on the type of tour you choose!

• The Wet Jet experience, the name says it all.  On this tour – YES – you will get wet!  A change of clothes is recommended for after the tour (change rooms are available on site).
• On the Freedom Dry experience, guests receive the same experience but stay dry. Small bags, cameras, cellphones, wallets, etc. are allowed on this trip.

ADVENTURE PACKAGE

Packages will be available for booking once all partners have confirmed their 2020 operating dates.

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours and Niagara Parks Adventure Pass

The only way to truly experience Niagara with the whole family!  This Package includes two days transportation with Niagara Parks Commission WEGO, the Niagara Adventure Pass includes admission to Hornblower Niagara Cruises, Journey Behind the Falls, White Water Walk and Niagara Fury.

Please check the WEGO schedule in advance as times will vary throughout the season.

http://www.wegoniagarafalls.com/routes

Please note:

**This package only includes Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours if you purchase the package directly from Whirlpool Jet. If you purchase the package directly from the Niagara Parks Commission it does not include Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours.**

NPC and WJBT Child is valid up to 12 years old.

*Please note that you must pick up your voucher(s) for the other attractions within your package from Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours first as you will need the voucher to activate your passes. Once you have picked up your vouchers from us, you will then have to go to one of the following locations to activate the passes: Table Rock, outside ticket booths at Hornblower, Clifton Hill Welcome Centre, Murray Hill Welcome Centre. Transportation is not included until the voucher is activated. Without your voucher activated, you will not be permitted into the other attractions.

Packages are a set price and cannot be combined with any other offer.

• Adult $126 CAD + hst
• Child $81.24 CAD +hst

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Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours Niagara

January 5, 2014 by Geoff McKay Leave a Comment

North America’s most popular white-water tour!

JETBOAT NIAGARA!

Whitewater Tour! Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours has become North America’s most popular white-water tour!

Pure Excitement! Enjoy up to an hour of pure excitement experiencing Niagara’s world famous rapids. You haven’t experienced Niagara Falls, until you go on your white-water adventure.

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours Niagara Discount Coupon –  SAVE $5 per person!

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SAVE $5 Save $5 per person. Any Trip. Any Day. Any Time. Print this complimentary Niagara Jet Boats Discount Coupon.

Niagara Jet Boat Coupon This Jet Boats Coupon is great for your entire group, and each person saves $5. Download this free Jet Boat Coupon , and print it out to save when you book your reservation. You will need to bring a print-out of the coupon with you when you arrive for your Jet Boat Adventure. Remember to mention the coupon when you call to book your reservation. Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours are great fun, and they are even better when you save money!

Whirlpool Jet Boats in Niagara are AWESOME! The editors of Niagara.ca enjoyed a wonderful day in Niagara-on-the-Lake. And, the highlight of our trip to NOTL was the Jet Boat Niagara Adventure! Our 7 pm departure on this hour long adventure began at the docks at the bottom of Melville Street in NOTL. There were four in our group, and only one person had the foresight to bring a change of clothes.

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You are guaranteed to get wet!

Jet Boating on the Niagara River with Whirlpool Jet Boats

Captain John! Our skilled pilot was Captain John. He knew where to navigate the Jet Boat to ensure maximum waves and extreme fun. Jet-boating the Niagara River is an incredible experience, and the rapids are fantastic.

Hamilton 360 Turn Everyone loved the ‘Hamilton 360′ Turns (named after the manufacturer of the Hamilton Jet Engines) , and the ‘White Water Rapids’ .

An Avalanche of Water! It was a surprise to feel how warm the water is, when it ‘slaps’ you in the face. As you experience rapids and waves such as ‘Flash Flood’ and ‘Big Kahuna’ , be prepared for an avalanche of water to come over the side of the Jet Boat, and soak everyone on-board!

You will get wet! Whirlpool Jet Boat.

Hold Your Breath! When the water hits, be sure to hold your breath! Hundreds of gallons of water come crashing down on you, and an open mouth, or poorly timed ‘inhale’ will give you the full sensation of the power and magnitude of the roaring waves.

Your Family Adventure Moms, Dads, Kids, Grandmas and Grandpas all love Jet Boating. From age 6 to 96, the Niagara Jet Boats are an awesome family adventure.

Safety First Whirlpool Jet Boat Captains are Coast Guard certified, and the entire crew are highly trained. Safety matters.

Niagara’s Premier Family Adventure since 1992

Jetboat Niagara Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours was voted one of the top ten must do attractions in all of Canada!

A Picture is worth a Thousand Words The folks at Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours even take pictures of your Jet Boat Adventure. During Boarding, a photo is taken of your private group. Also, when the Jet Boat is navigating the whitewater of Devil’s Hole Rapids, a great ‘action shot’ is captured. After your exciting adventure, be sure to visit the photo gallery and purchase keepsakes of your trip!

Wet Jet Tour. Prepare to GET WET!

HD Video In addition to the photos, Whirlpool Jets offers an HD Video of you on your Jet Boat adventure! The photos and videos are loaded onto USB flash drives shaped like jet boats. The Jet Boat USB Flash Drives are not included in your ticket price, but they are a great keepsake from your Niagara River adventure. After your tour, purchase the media and you can bring home fantastic pictures and video to share your awesome experience with family and friends.

Choose Your Adventure There are two styles of Jet Boats used by Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours Niagara for your Niagara adventures. You can choose Wet or Dry.

Wet Jet Tour Prepare to GET WET! The Open Jet Boat allows you to truly experience the Niagara Rapids. Everyone on-board the open Jet Boat will be drenched.

Jet Dome Tour Bring your camera! The high-tech Jet Dome keeps you dry. You can take some pictures, and enjoy the comfort of a dry jet-boating experience on the Niagara River.

Tour Route and Highlights :

• THE WHIRLPOOL The spectacular destination point of your trip! This is where Niagara’s whitewater transforms from towering waves into swirling currents.
• DEVIL’S HOLE The white water playground! The JET Boats are equipped with an impressive 1,500 horsepower, and they need it! You’ll navigate legendary white water waves such as ‘Flash Flood’ and ‘Big Kahuna’.
• POWER PLANTS Your JETBOAT tour passes by two of North America’s man made marvels. You’ll see the concrete giants that harness the awesome power and force of Niagara Falls.
• QUEENSTON HEIGHTS The famous battle site which led to the end of the War of 1812. The result was Canada and US are separate countries.
• 360 DEGREE HAMILTON TURN Named after the makers of the incredible jet propulsion system, this breath-taking 360 degree turn is awesome. And, you’ll experience three of these spinning maneuvers, and feel the raw power of the jets!
• FORT GEORGE & FORT NIAGARA These forts once hosted many historical battles during the war of 1812.

Canadian Locations : Niagara-on-the-Lake 61 Melville Street P.O. Box 1215 Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario, Canada L0S 1J0

The Floral Clock – Niagara Falls 14004 Niagara Parkway Niagara Falls Ontario, Canada L0S 1L0

USA Location : Lewiston Departure 115 South Water Street Lewiston, NY United States 14092

Plan your Niagara Jet Boats Adventure! Contact Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours to book your adventure now:

Toll-Free: 1.888.438.444 Local: 905.468.4800

www.WhirlpoolJet.com

Your next Niagara Visit should include a White-Water Jet Boat adventure.

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Whirlpool Jetboat Tours

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Experience the Niagara River like no other way possible. Highly skilled captains will take you on the ride of your life on the Niagara River Rapids. Niagara Whirlpool Jet boat Tours offers two versions of their high powered craft. The first is the “open” style and the other we refer to as the “jetdome”. The jetdome has a completely enclosed cabin for those wishing to have a dry ride. Below are some important details regarding our tours. Please remember to reserve in advance and don’t forget about our $7.00 money saving coupon .

For those of you who have never experienced the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour remember that besides an awe inspiring ride that YOU WILL GET SOAKING WET! There are private changing rooms available for use before and after your ride.  All Jet boat locations offer food and beverage service for your convenience so you can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Niagara River before or after your Jet Boat ride.

Our Jet boat tour has allowed over two million guests to enjoy the power and beauty of Niagara’s class 5 whitewater rapids. Experience the thrill of our Hamilton 360 turns, the Shower before the Power and the rush of the rapids. The Whirlpool Jet Boat tour is now the most popular white water ride on the planet!

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour

You will be absolutely soaked, so please bring a full change of clothes (undergarments too!) Passengers must be at least 44″ (112cm) tall. This is your average 6-year-old. You may bring glasses, sunglasses, a hat and a waterproof camera on board. Putting a camera in a plastic bag does not make it waterproof. We will provide all necessary gear to keep you as comfortable as possible, including a certified life jacket. We have splash sandals available for purchase in our River Shop. If you would like to wear your own shoes or sandals, please ensure that the sandals have a strap that wraps around the back of your ankle. As the weather dictates, we will also provide ponchos, splash suits and sweaters. We have sizes to fit most people.

Whirlpool Jet DRY Freedom Jet Tour

Our DRY Freedom Jet tour is the perfect alternative for those on a tight schedule, who don’t want to get wet or who are traveling with children between the ages of 4-6. The Freedom Jet follows the exact same route as the Wet Jet tour but keeps our passengers dry!

Passengers must be at least 40″ (102cm) tall. This is your average 4-year-old. You may bring a camera on board, but please remember that there is minimal storage on our jet boats. We will provide a certified life jacket which is mandatory for this tour. The glass dome that encloses the vessel keeps you from getting wet, so feel free to bring a camera or cellphone to record the experience!

You must arrive on site at least 45 minutes prior to departure time.

Reservations are necessary and our tours depart rain or shine. We have never cancelled a tour due to inclement weather.

Anyone under the age of 16 must ride with an adult 18 or older.

All passengers must be able to support their own weight with their arms while seated.

Expectant mothers are not permitted on our tours and we do not recommend this tour for persons with a history of heart, neck or back problems.

2024 ticket price USD – Adults: $64.95 US   Children:$39.95 US  Taxes not included.

2024 ticket price CDN – Adults: $75.95 CDN  Children:$44.95 CDN  Taxes not included.

Whirlpool Jet offers two locations to start your adventure-

55 River Frontage Rd, Queenston ON, Canada – Open for the 2024 season.

115 South Water Street Lewiston, NY USA – Open for the 2024 season.

CLICK HERE FOR WHIRLPOOL JETBOAT DISCOUNT COUPON .PDF

For more information and online reservations please visit the official Whirlpool Jet boat website . Be sure to enter promo code 039 for a discount! CALL TOLL FREE 1-888-438-4444 AND RESERVE TODAY!

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Ultimate Niagara Falls Jet Boat Tour 2024

About niagara falls jet boat tour.

Say goodbye to regular sightseeing as you board an open or domed jet boat and set off on an adrenaline-ridden tour of the Niagara River. Spend 45 minutes taking in the scenery and learning the history of Niagara Falls as your expert guide leads you through the rapids.

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Niagara falls jet boat tour.

This ultimate jet boat tour on the Niagara River will allow you to discover beautiful scenery while enjoying the thrilling rapids of the river. You can pick whether you want to get wet or stay dry as you speed through the river’s Class 5 white water rapids.

Experience unconventional sightseeing as you board an open jetboat and start your unforgettable adventure at Niagara Falls. Trust us, this fun 45-minute Niagara Falls Jet Boat Tour will definitely boost your adrenaline! You will also have an opportunity to learn about the Niagara River’s history and take in the breathtaking views of Niagara Gorge as your professional guide leads you through the tour.

See the historical landmarks of Niagara and learn the difference between the American and Canadian sides of the waterfalls – all while you are speeding through the Class 5 river rapids! One of the Niagara Falls Jet Boat Tour highlights is an entrance to the Devil’s Hole rapids, where the rapids begin. There you’ll experience a thrilling 365-degree spin on a jet boat. You can choose a Wet Jet boat option or a Jet Dome tour. The Wet Jet is designed with an open-top and delivers marvelous panoramic views. If you choose this option, you will undoubtedly get wet as you go through the river rapids.

All the necessary gear will be provided to you to make your tour experience as comfortable as possible. But remember, there are no dry seats with this option. You can still experience the thrill of the Niagara Rivers rapids on the Jet Dome tour, even if you prefer to stay dry. The covered boat offers you shelter from river rapids, keeping you dry and comfortable. We also recommend you bring a camera on this exciting Niagara Falls Jet Boat Tour to immortalize this experience with unique photographs!

• 45-minute jet boat ride
• Safety orientation and safety equipment (life jackets)
• Narrated tour
• Professional guide
• Transportation to the departure location
• Souvenir photos (available for purchase)
• Children under 6 years
• Pregnant women

Tour Meeting Point

The tour meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

BOOK THIS BEST-SELLING NIAGARA FALLS JET BOAT TOUR NOW!

An unforgettable Niagara Falls experience awaits you!

Take an ultimate adventure through Class 5 whitewater rapids on the Niagara River.

Admire the beautiful scenery surrounding you and learn more about the history of the Niagara River.

Get ready for a spectacular 365-degree jet spin as you pass through the Devil’s Hole.

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• The minimum age requirement for this tour is 4 years. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Souvenir photos from the tour can be purchased.
• Please note that this tour takes place on the lower Niagara River and doesn’t go up to the falls.
• Visitors must meet a height requirement of at least 112 cm (44 inches) for the Wet Jet and 102 cm (40 inches) for the Jet Dome.
• Cameras and small bags can be brought on the Jet Dome tour. Only hats, water-proof cameras and glasses should be brought on the Wet Jet tour.
• Please note that this tour takes place rain or shine.

Easy booking process & good value for money!

Easy to book and no waiting in lines! I went on this tour with my family, and everyone loved it! We felt safe during the entire ride. I love that they filmed us during the ride and provided us with the choice to purchase it at a reasonable price. Highly recommend this tour for fun, a little history, and great scenic views!

Very Fun Jet Boat Tour on Niagara River

This was an amazing jet boat tour along the lower Niagara River! We got a good view of the entire Niagara region from the jet boats as we moved along the majestic Niagara River. We visited from Niagara Falls and always wanted to try the jet boats. So glad we actually did! All in all, it was an amazing experience we would like to repeat sometime soon.

Why wait & miss your spot? Book this exciting boat tour now!

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As the cold grip of winter descends upon Niagara Falls, we regret to inform you that our exhilarating jet boat tour season has come to an end. The frigid temperatures and icy conditions make it unsafe to operate our thrilling rides in the chilly waters. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you back when the weather warms up in the upcoming season. Until then, stay warm, and we look forward to serving you once again when the thundering rapids come to life!

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A Jet Boat Tour is an exciting water adventure that takes you on a high-speed ride through the rapids of Niagara Falls in a specially designed jet boat. It's an experience that allows you to get up close and personal with the world-famous falls.

The duration of a Jet Boat Tour in Niagara Falls depends on the specific tour package you choose, but typically it lasts between 45 minutes to 1 hour.

The minimum age requirement for a Jet Boat Tour in Niagara Falls varies depending on the tour company, but generally, participants must be at least 6 years old.

No, you don't need to be a good swimmer to take a Jet Boat Tour in Niagara Falls. Everyone on the boat will be wearing a life jacket, and the boat is equipped with the latest safety features to ensure your safety.

You should wear comfortable, waterproof clothing and shoes. Some tour companies provide ponchos and sandals, but it's best to check with the tour operator before booking.

Yes, you can bring your camera on a Jet Boat Tour in Niagara Falls, but it's best to bring a waterproof camera or a waterproof case to protect your camera from the water.

If you're prone to motion sickness, it's best to take motion sickness medication before the tour. Some tour companies may also provide medication on board.

Yes, Jet Boat Tours in Niagara Falls are safe. The tour operators use experienced and licensed captains and employ the latest safety equipment to ensure your safety.

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You asked: Updates on Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours proposal, WellNow site, Artpark parking lot & Ellicott Development plaza

By Joshua Maloni

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In response to community questions regarding large-scale projects in the Village of Lewiston, the Niagara County Tribune/Sentinel obtained answers and updates on the following:

•What’s happening with the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours docking system proposal?

In August, the Village of Lewiston resumed discussions with Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours President John Kinney regarding a new docking system proposal for the south waterfront seawall. He previously presented a plan to build new docks in an area not presently used by boaters, and offered to allow transient docking within his existing platforms.

Trustees made no decision, instead noting their desire to revisit the village’s 40-year lease agreement with WJBT.

A public hearing was set for early September, but that meeting was canceled.

On Wednesday, Kinney stated, “At this time, WJBT intends to utilize our new docks in the existing docking configuration. The management team at WJBT feels strongly that the excellent work done to make a ‘highwater-proof’ seawall is an initiative which will pay great dividends when the next highwater event occurs on the Niagara River.

“At present, the normal lower water levels of the fall boating season have increased the distance from the top of the seawall to the river water level, to a height in excess of 7.5 feet. This makes the seawall incapable of docking. In the spring, the height of the seawall from water level was 6 feet. This distance is still far too much for virtually every boat in the lower Niagara River. Therefore, the majority of the Lewiston seawall, which has been in place for four boating seasons, will continue to not be utilized.

“Additionally, WJBT’s offer to provide proper transient docking, at no cost to the village, will not be available. WJBT offered to allow the existing WJBT docking facility to remain in place for transient pleasure craft. The new jet boat docks will stay ‘status quo.’

“The management team at WJBT remains willing to discuss the future betterment of the Lewiston waterfront if/when the Village Board would like to talk.”

Work is underway inside the future home of WellNow Urgent Care on Center Street in Lewiston.

••••••••

•What’s happening with WellNow?

Though its new building has yet to open at 860 Center St., WellNow Urgent Care has reaffirmed its intent to service Lewiston.

“We are targeting a Q1 or Q2 (2024) opening and are committed to serving the community,” Public Relations Manager Annie Keller said Tuesday. She noted “challenges with insurance companies like Excellus … in many cases kept us from moving forward as quickly as we would like in opening additional urgent care centers for communities that badly need them, like Lewiston.”

WellNow purchased its village property in early 2022 and, by the time of the Lewiston Christmas Walk, passersby were commenting on the large structure being built in between Lewiston Family Dental and the APlus mart/Sunoco station.

Progress was delayed this year as the company had to shore up the bank overlooking Onondaga Street.

In August, Mayor Anne Welch explained, “The back of the property eroded and needed a retaining wall. That cost a lot of money; and they had to put drainage back there, because of the people behind it. … That's why it slowed down any construction inside.”

Village of Lewiston Engineer Mike Marino added, “That back slope that they have, they noticed that there was some movement where the parking lot ended in the back – in the slope, kind of where they were working – that, if it was left unaddressed, that it likely would have continued to deteriorate and slide down. So, they had stepped up, actually – which is a great thing, I think – and decided to put a bigger retaining wall up there, that has soldier piles and wooden lag boards in there.”

The parking lot is finished and striped. Electrical workers were seen at the WellNow site this week.

A look into the Ellicott Development Company plaza.

•What’s happening with the new plaza on Center Street?

Ellicott Development Company is striving to find occupants for the units inside its plaza at Center, North Eighth and Onondaga streets.

On Tuesday, Director of Development Thomas M. Fox said, “We continue to work towards filling the remaining vacant commercial spaces in the two buildings closest to Center Street. For the vacant first floor of the rear building, we are working on plans to add additional residential units.”

In late 2012, Ellicott Development purchased 756, 784-790 Center St., and adjacent vacant land on Onondaga Street. The company’s plaza project went through several rounds of revisions at municipal meetings before it was approved. Ground broke at the site in June 2018.

The building closest to North Eighth Street welcomed its first tenant, Quest Diagnostics, in early 2020, while the neighboring building opened in December 2020 with the arrival of Tim Hortons. The top level of the third and largest building, on the north side bordering Onondaga Street, opened next, with residential units.

In a 2021 interview, Ellicott Development CEO Bill Paladino said COVID-19 “continuous start and stops has caused us to lose probably three or four different tenancies.”

The main parking lot at Artpark State Park is getting revamped.

•What’s happening with the main Artpark parking lot?

Teams of workers are renovating the main Artpark State Park lot.

In April 2022, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $5.47 million in grants from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to “support improvements to trails in three state parks in Western New York.” The grants would leverage a $22.8 million total investment and “make key upgrades to trails” in Artpark State Park, while also extending Allegany State Park's Quaker Area trail in Cattaraugus County, and improve the Genesee Valley Greenway State Park in Allegany County.

For the Artpark State Park “Connector Trails,” the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation is teaming with State Parks and NYPA to fund a $9 million “comprehensive trail project.” Hochul’s team said, “When complete, the park will be better connected to the Village of Lewiston and the existing trails of the lower Niagara River Region.”

Each funding entity committed to provide $3 million to “establish a series of formal trails connecting the Shoreline Trail to the lower Niagara River trail system, which connects from the Village of Lewiston north to Fort Niagara and westward.”

At that time, Hochul’s team further defined the elements of the Artpark project:

√ “Installing gateways at the Portage and South Fourth Street entrances to the park to create a more appropriate sense of arrival and assist with circulation;

√ “Improving the signature ‘Redbrick Path’ running through the park;

√ “Creating a sloped switchback trail that connects the Shoreline Trail to the upper Artpark parking area. This includes a direct scramble that will create an adventurous climb to the overlook on the escarpment;

√ “Transforming the existing South Fourth Street parking lot into a sustainable parking area and multipurpose space;

√ “Improving the Artpark gorge trail system, including a pedestrian bridge ravine crossing.”

It’s expected the Artpark projects will tie in with New York’s Empire State Trail.

State Parks noted the projects were bid out in two parts: the switchback/overlook, and the South Fourth Street entrance/parking lot.

Work began on the first section in August, will continue through next summer, and is expected to finish by December 2024. A portion of Lot D may be impacted during the Artpark & Company season.

The second section will wrap up in April, prior to summer programming.

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