On August 20, 2019, the City of Johnston celebrated opening the first water trails access point. The new carry-down access point on Beaver Creek, located on NW 70th Street, just east of NW 86th Street, in Johnston, is the first of the 86 sites of improvement throughout the metro aimed at encouraging engagement with the waterways.
In 2021, the second kayak launch opened at Lew Clarkson Park.