We engage enthusiastic supporters through a variety of programs, events, education, fundraising, and marketing efforts. With a vibrant and active membership, we work hard to educate others about the significance of the river and our waterfront. We work closely with the Waterfront Park Board to form meaningful partnerships with other community groups in the city.
We also support the park’s main events, including Waterfront Wednesdays, Sailing Into Summer, Waterfront Park Fourth of July, and the Hot Brown Showdown, through our fundraising efforts.
A volunteer-driven organization focused on supporting Louisville’s Waterfront Park through promotion, advocacy, and fundraising.
To ensure the community’s continued use, appreciation, and support of Louisville’s Waterfront Park.
Friends of the Waterfront began as the Marketing and Community Involvement Committee for Waterfront Park. In 1988, we founded Friends, and in 1991, we became a separate nonprofit organization. We continue to work closely with the Waterfront Park team to promote and grow our park.
David Nichols, President
Cambium Marketing
Keturah Morrow, Vice President
Louisville Metro Government
Toree Parrish, Secretary
Norton Healthcare
Brittney Gorter
Kentucky Science Center
Billy Hardison
Production Simple & Headliner’s Music Hall
Brian Meurer
Louisville Fire Department
Lynnelle Morgan
Louisville Tourism
Todd Read
SoIN Tourism
Evie Schuster
Bridgehaven Mental Health Services
Krystal Hardesty
ISCO Industries, Inc.
Liz Vail
Altawood Farm
Joshua Watkins
Louisville Metro Government
Jessica Wethington
Louisville Downtown Partnership
Ken Bohnert, Counsel
Conliffe, Sandmann & Sullivan, PLLC
Logan Griggs
Engie Insight
Julie Roberts
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Charles Spivey
Louisville Public Media
Todd Toles
Scot Mailing and Shipping Systems, Inc.
Nicole Walton
Brown-Forman
Emily Clayton, Ex Officio
Waterfront Park
Please contact us if you want to learn more about Friends of the Waterfront at info@friendsofthewaterfront.com