Louisville Waterfront Park
Louisville Waterfront Park
4.5
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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jgbtravels
Louisville, KY4,633 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
As a kid this area was an industrial wasteland. Now it’s hard to recognize this city. Louisville has come a long way with improving the riverfront area. This is also the area where they have the Wednesday Waterfront Music events during the summer and the Fleur De Flea Antique Show during the year. But tonight belongs to The Balloon Glow where they have hot air balloons light up the sky prior to the weekend when the balloon race gets underway. This event is of course part of the Derby Festival and brings in a large crowd. There is also the Chuck wagon festival with various good vendors and rides along the riverfront during the 2 week Derby Festival.
Written 25 April 2024
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hrobinson1114
Nashville, TN5,794 contributions
Sept 2020
This 85 acre park has something for everyone. Beautiful views (day and night) as well as a pedestrian bridge (the Big Four Bridge, which I also reviewed). It has playgrounds for the kids and lots of seating (benches and swings). Nice, well-kept sidewalks for walking, biking, and scootering.
There is a rental company next to the bridge that rents various types of transport: surreys (I included a couple website photos), double surreys, regular bikes, cruiser bikes, and accessories. From around 13-27 dollars per hour.
There are fountains, an amphitheater, and a Lincoln memorial.
Some parts of the park are nicer than others. It’s probably nicest at the pedestrian bridge. There are a lot of homeless people further down the way, but homeless people are people too, and what else are they supposed to do? They have to be somewhere, and may as well be in a pretty place.
There are several events held here and sometimes food trucks. Plenty of parking, right now at least, during COVID 19. They have a fireworks show here annually as well.
There is another phase of park expansion in the works—22 acres for a children’s play area and public art, amongst other uses.
There is a rental company next to the bridge that rents various types of transport: surreys (I included a couple website photos), double surreys, regular bikes, cruiser bikes, and accessories. From around 13-27 dollars per hour.
There are fountains, an amphitheater, and a Lincoln memorial.
Some parts of the park are nicer than others. It’s probably nicest at the pedestrian bridge. There are a lot of homeless people further down the way, but homeless people are people too, and what else are they supposed to do? They have to be somewhere, and may as well be in a pretty place.
There are several events held here and sometimes food trucks. Plenty of parking, right now at least, during COVID 19. They have a fireworks show here annually as well.
There is another phase of park expansion in the works—22 acres for a children’s play area and public art, amongst other uses.
Written 18 September 2020
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Andrey N
Flower Mound, TX4,262 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Nice park on a sunny day. We really enjoyed walking along the waterfront and seeing the great views of the bridges. The park is clean and well maintained. Plenty of street parking. It is popular with walkers, runners, cyclists and photographers. Please make plans to stop by and visit.
Written 9 October 2023
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Matt P
Gainesville, VA1,339 contributions
Dec 2022
Wish it wasn't so cold when we visited the park. Would have been nice to sit and relax and take in all the views. We walk across the Big four Bridge looking over at the Ohio River. It was walk and good views to take pictures.
Written 9 February 2023
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NSouth
Gretna, LA641 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
This is the cleanest water front park I have ever seen. It’s beautiful with excellent greenery. Many walkers and runners along the path. I enjoy learning about Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary.
Written 11 October 2021
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R.Morris
Ann Arbor, MI7 contributions
Mar 2021
Great beginning, as we started here to walk over the BIg 4 Bridge. The park gets a lot of traffic. Where we started walking is underneath an overpass, and there is significant traffic noise from above, so a romantic getaway this is not, but it is a great place to get exercise and take the kiddos, as there is a large play area.
Written 2 April 2021
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GPBurdell67
Asheville, NC1,967 contributions
Jul 2021
We spent less than an hour walking and checking out the vibe. Mostly joggers and walkers and few folks just hanging out. The river view is pleasant but not spectacular. The overhead bridges are interesting but the traffic noise is loud.
Written 19 July 2021
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TheLeongOhana
United States7,505 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
We drive along this very long park stopping off at various sights. Overall the park was nicely maintained and expansive affording views of the Ohio River and different things to do.
The Flock of Finns was a nice and colorful sculpture garden to walk around. Birds of many colors and shapes were created and exhibited here.
The four rivers bridges also was another top spot to visit that I wrote about earlier.
Other sites to see were old time paddle boats, a Lincoln memorial and a nearby skate park. An enjoyable way to get outside and relax near the riverfront.
The Flock of Finns was a nice and colorful sculpture garden to walk around. Birds of many colors and shapes were created and exhibited here.
The four rivers bridges also was another top spot to visit that I wrote about earlier.
Other sites to see were old time paddle boats, a Lincoln memorial and a nearby skate park. An enjoyable way to get outside and relax near the riverfront.
Written 27 August 2019
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LLindaC
Louisville, KY3,341 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
I've lived here all my life and have enjoyed changes to the waterfront. However, recent attacks on innocent civilians have unearthed the dirty secret that crimes occurring here are going unreported by the police.the park has been recently plagued by roving groups of youths who randomly beat up people from teenage girls to a grandfather out for an evening with his (traumatized) grandchildren. There have also been many attracts on buses. I love my city, but hiding the facts from innocent tourists is criminal.
Written 25 March 2014
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gmb2213
Louisville, KY87 contributions
Jan 2021
If you visit anyplace in downtown Louisville carry a gun. I was robbed by three teenagers. It took a long time for the police to respond. The entire downtown area looks like a War Zone. Go to Jeffersonville, Indiana if you're going to view the river and waterfront.
Written 7 January 2021
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Are there restaurants within walking distance with dog friendly outdoor seating?
Written 10 May 2017
There are a couple of restaurants. Joe's Crab shack comes to mind. But I don't believe there is outdoor seating and dog friendly. If you go up a few blocks off of the river, there are up around Main street.
Written 11 May 2017
Thunder over Louisville details. Parking, viewing, etc.
Written 13 January 2015
Thunder is, I am told, the largest fireworks display in the US. It is really incredible, especially when viewed from the nearby Waterfront. It is preceded by an afternoon air show, with lots of interesting planes (often including a stealth bomber, which is just incredible to see). There are several alternative ways to see Thunder. Most people -- and the crowds are indeed enormous -- bring picnic blankets and folding chairs to the waterfront, and arrive early to stake out their territory. Nearby restaurants with a suitable view charge hundreds of dollars for a table. The disadvantage of viewing from the waterfront is getting home afterwards. We live in Louisville and it took us three hours to get home, since traffic is intense and routed in the wrong direction for us. An alternative, mentioned by another person, is to rent a downtown hotel room for the night. Some people watch from a boat, although that can be dangerous because there are lots of boats and lots of alcohol consumption (causing at least one death that I know of). Watching from upriver is possible but still inconvenient, since lots of people do that. I suspect that watching from upriver is less satisfactory that watching on TV. Finally, if you plan to book a hotel room or a restaurant table, book as early as you can, since I'm sure demand is high.
Written 13 January 2015
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