St. Anthony Whitewater Park Economic Analysis

The City of St. Anthony wanted to understand how proposed whitewater and tubing improvements on the Henry’s Fork could support recreation and local businesses. Working with Muller Engineering and PROS Consulting, Radbridge developed visitation scenarios based on comparable whitewater parks, regional population, and travel to Yellowstone. We estimated visitor spending in St. Anthony and its contribution to the Fremont County economy.

For a scenario with 35,000 visitor-days a year, we estimated $3.2 million in annual spending at local businesses. We also assessed construction effects and the value of recreation experiences beyond what visitors spend. The analysis gives the City a basis for evaluating the proposed park and communicating its potential benefits for downtown businesses, residents, and visitors.