Waterfront Park is open daily, 6 am – 11 pm. For detailed hours for different areas of the park, visit the Hours and Rules page.
We have restrooms throughout the park. In season (mid April through mid November), restrooms are open 9 am – 9 pm daily.
Yes, the park is wheelchair accessible. We made sure to build all of our walkways to ADA standards. Wherever you see stairs at the park, you will find walkways accessing the same area. Read more about accessibility in the park here.
Yes. There is free public wifi.
We do not allow camping in the park.
Pets on leashes are welcome in the park, but are not permitted on the Big Four Bridge, playgrounds, fountains, or the Splash Park. Service animals are allowed everywhere in the park.
Yes. There are tons of pathways throughout the park, and bikes are also welcome on the Big Four Bridge. Please be mindful of pedestrians and monitor your speed.
The Big Four Bridge is a connector between Louisville and Southern Indiana and remains open 24/7.
The Big Four Bridge may be closed during icy weather. It is also closed during the Thunder Over Louisville Air Show, due to regulations. Check our website and social media accounts for any additional closures.
The light show operates nightly from dusk to 1 am.
We do not allow dogs on the Big Four Bridge. We do permit service animals. For all of the Big Four Bridge rules, visit the Big Four Bridge page.
No. The Big Four Bridge must remain open to pedestrians and bicycles at all times.
Yes. Please see our bridge lighting policy here.
The state line for Kentucky and Indiana is at the Indiana shoreline.
Joe’s Crab Shack on the wharf offers seafood and a fun atmosphere. There are also vendors near the Adventure Playground and Big Four Bridge on a seasonal basis.
Personal grills are not allowed. Please use the park grills located in the picnic areas adjacent to the two playgrounds.
We do not rent boats. You can find more information on kayak rental here.
No, we do not have a boat ramp.
Yes, there are docks at the Brown-Forman Amphitheater. Read more here.
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You can learn more about all the ways to donate to the park here.
No. We are a non-profit, public park in Louisville, Kentucky. Independently operated and donor-supported, 100% of your donations keep the park free and open for the entire community to enjoy.
Phase IV is the westward expansion of Waterfront Park that will add 22 acres to the park’s current 85-acre public space. Fundraising is underway for this project. You can read more about it here.
Waterfront Park is a public park, and there is no admission. However, certain events will charge admission. Be sure to check our events calendar.