Snowy Scenes & Signs of Spring at Waterfront Park
A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski:
Dear Friends of Waterfront Park,
As we move through what I hope is the final stretch of winter, I hope you had a chance to see Waterfront Park in its full snowy glow. Louisville certainly got a true winter this year. If you take a look at our social media channels, you can see a blustery Ohio River attempting to freeze over; it’s quite the sight.
One of the things I love most about our Waterfront is the stories that live within it, from the history of this space and our city to the individual moments created by the people who spend time here.
This month, you’ll get an introduction to Will Thompson, one of our dedicated team members who helps keep the park running behind the scenes, along with the usual updates on what’s ahead as we look toward spring.
In honor of Black History Month, we also encourage you to spend some time with a few of the art installations in and around the park that were created by, or inspired by, Black artists. From the Lincoln Memorial by Louisville sculptor Ed Hamilton, to Flock of Finns, which celebrates the folk-art legacy of Marvin Finn, to On the Banks of Freedom, a memorial honoring Louisville’s enslaved community, these works are meaningful parts of our park and our city’s story.
Thank you, as always, for being part of the Waterfront Park community and helping shape the story of this space. Here’s to the thaw and what’s ahead!