Support

Waterfront Park is Louisville’s front lawn— a place to gather, play, learn, and connect with the river. As a nonprofit public park, we rely on generous supporters like you to keep the park vibrant, inclusive, and well-maintained for generations to come.

Peaceful park pathway with autumn and green trees, swing benches, and street lamps under partly cloudy sky.

A large crowd gathers on the TurfMutt Great Lawn for a music festival during a sunny summer day with blue skies.

There are many meaningful ways to support the park you love:

Membership

Become a member and join a community of park champions. Your membership helps sustain daily operations and supports free public programming. Members receive exclusive updates and invitations to special events.

Become a Member

Tribute Gifts

Celebrate someone special with a lasting tribute — a bench, swing, or tree that adds beauty and meaning to the park. Tribute gifts are a heartfelt way to honor loved ones while enhancing the park’s landscape.

Make a Tribute Gift

Legacy Giving

Leave a legacy that reflects your values. A gift in your will or trust (a bequest) can be made for a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after other obligations. You can give cash, property, securities, insurance policies, or retirement assets.

Leave a Legacy Gift

Sponsorships

Partner with us to sponsor events, educational programs like PlayPort, or park features. Sponsorships offer high visibility and demonstrate your commitment to community enrichment.

Explore Sponsorship Opportunities

Volunteer

Volunteers are essential to our mission. Whether you’re helping with events, beautification, or educational programming, your time and talents make a difference.

IRA Charitable Rollover

If you are 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free donation directly from your IRA. These gifts count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and reduce your taxable income. Contact your IRA administrator to initiate a gift.

Gifts of Stock and Securities

We welcome all gifts of stock and securities. Click here to view options for giving stock and securities. Please contact Ashley Smith at ashley@ourwaterfront.org to alert us of the transfer.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

DAFs are charitable giving accounts that allow you to support Waterfront Park using funds you’ve already set aside for philanthropy. Recommend a grant from your DAF today — no additional cost to you. Contact us if Waterfront Park is not listed in your DAF directory.

Contact Us

Mail a Check

Checks can be mailed to:
Waterfront Park
129 River Road
Louisville, KY 40202