Oct 16, 2026

Fall Magic is in Full Swing at Waterfront Park

Dear Friends of Waterfront Park, Waterfront Park has a little extra magic this time of year as the leaves change and we let go of the last bits of summer

Jun 04, 2020

A silent force. After 32 years, woman who turned a junkyard into Waterfront Park retires

Sometimes those who contribute the most do it with quiet grace and resolve. Marlene is one of those leaders and we are eternally grateful. Read more about this amazing woman

May 29, 2020

Starting To Reopen & New Offerings

Park visitors will see more frequent food truck offerings near the base of the Big Four Bridge on the weekends as well as throughout other areas of the park Hometown

May 21, 2020

Waterfront Park lighting the Big Four Bridge white to honor National EMS Week

In recognition of National EMS Week, Waterfront Park has lit the Big Four Bridge lights white to honor those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services Since 1974, President Ford declared

May 15, 2020

Self-Guided Public Art Walk at Waterfront Park

Even as our museums and cultural institutions are temporarily closed, there are many opportunities to enjoy beautiful works of art throughout Waterfront Park.  Take a walk to see them all

May 04, 2020

New Café Coming Soon to Waterfront Park

Work is underway to open a family-friendly grab and go café Waterfront Park is pleased to announce that work is underway to open a new café that will be located

Apr 15, 2020

Waterfront Park lighting the Big Four Bridge yellow is recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Waterfront Park has lit the Big Four Bridge lights yellow to honor those whose services have never been more needed. We celebrate

Mar 31, 2020

Waterfront Park Workouts

Stay active with Workouts at Waterfront Park! Beginning April 2 we will debut a new workout video featuring local fitness instructors every Tuesday and Thursday for the next few weeks.

Mar 24, 2020

Waterfront Park Closes Playgrounds

Park playgrounds to close to mitigate spread of coronavirus LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 24, 2020) – Waterfront Park will close park playgrounds indefinitely to help contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Mar 22, 2020

Waterfront Park lighting the Big Four Bridge green as a symbol of our community’s compassion and resilience

Waterfront Park will be lighting the Big Four Bridge green as a symbol of our community’s compassion and resilience during these uncertain times. Green is the color of hope, and

Mar 18, 2020

DERBY FESTIVAL POSTPONES EVENTS UNTIL LATER IN THE YEAR

It is with an abundance of caution and based on new recommendations surrounding COVID-19, we have decided to postpone the 2020 Kentucky Derby Festival. We are fortunate that we have