Tag: Big Four Bridge

Mar 29, 2024

Spring Into Action: Your Guide to Upcoming Events

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: With the arrival of spring, I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to the exciting new season at Waterfront Park! As

The Ripple Effects Student Photography Contest will celebrate water for the fourth consecutive year. From now until August 5, students in grades K-12 are invited to capture images of what

Join us to celebrate service learning with WE Day at Waterfront Park! As part of WE Day KY, the WE Walk for Compassion will be hosted at Waterfront Park. Since its inception in 2012, WE

Join us at Waterfront Park’s Big Four Lawn for solar eclipse activities, vendors, and music!

Join us at Pig Beach BBQ for the 2024 WFPK Waterfront Wednesday season launch party on Wednesday, March 27! Laura Shine kicks off the festivities at 4 pm with a

Mar 12, 2024

Help Our Waterfront Be #1 In The Nation

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Waterfront Park has been nominated as a top Riverwalk in the nation and we need your votes to secure the #1 spot. As

Feb 29, 2024

Swing Into Spring At Waterfront Park

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Today, I’m thrilled to share an exciting addition to our waterfront experience: Louisville legend Jack Harlow announced the launch of Gazebo Festival,

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Bark & Brunch by the Bridge starting in April featuring food trucks, live jazz music, and drink specials.

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Bark & Brunch by the Bridge starting in April featuring food trucks, live jazz music, and drink specials.

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Bark & Brunch by the Bridge starting in April featuring food trucks, live jazz music, and drink specials.

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Bark & Brunch by the Bridge starting in April featuring food trucks, live jazz music, and drink specials.

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Bark & Brunch by the Bridge starting in April featuring food trucks, live jazz music, and drink specials.

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Bark & Brunch by the Bridge starting in April featuring food trucks, live jazz music, and drink specials.

LRS102.com 5 Years, 5 Bands, 5 Bucks!

The Louisville Wine & Food Experience presented by USA TODAY creates rich and colorful moments for guests to taste, savor and explore the Louisville culinary scene, from local trends to

Jan 25, 2024

Winter Along the Waterfront

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: It wasn’t until I started working at Waterfront Park six years ago that I began to observe and appreciate the ever-changing character

Support Waterfront Park during Give for Good Louisville on Thursday, September 12! Click here to support Waterfront Park with a donation!  

Pig Beach BBQ Louisville is excited to announce their limited dinner series featuring top pitmasters from across the country! Tickets to the event includes dinner prepared by featured pit master,

Pig Beach BBQ Louisville is excited to announce their limited dinner series featuring top pitmasters from across the country! Tickets to the event includes dinner prepared by featured pit master,

Pig Beach BBQ Louisville is excited to announce their limited dinner series featuring top pitmasters from across the country! Tickets to the event includes dinner prepared by featured pit master,

Pig Beach BBQ Louisville is excited to announce their limited dinner series featuring top pitmasters from across the country! Tickets to the event includes dinner prepared by featured pit master,

Dec 20, 2023

‘Tis The Season at Waterfront Park

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: As we here at Waterfront Park reflect on the past year, we’re inspired by the profound sense of community ownership and pride

Thousands of cyclists, paddlers and walkers will be on the move again at the Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle Monday, September 2nd as it returns for another Labor Day at

The Big Four Arts Festival Kicks off Art Festival Season Every year on the weekend following Labor Day at Big Four® Bridge, Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky

The Big Four Arts Festival Kicks off Art Festival Season Every year on the weekend following Labor Day at Big Four® Bridge, Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky

Drone shot of Waterfront Wednesday crowd

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all. Event Information TBA

Drone shot of Waterfront Wednesday crowd

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all. Event Information TBA

Drone shot of Waterfront Wednesday crowd

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all. Event Information TBA

Drone shot of Waterfront Wednesday crowd

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all. Event Information TBA

Drone shot of Waterfront Wednesday crowd

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all. Event Information TBA

Drone shot of Waterfront Wednesday crowd

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all. Event Information TBA

Waggin’ Tail is the region’s largest celebration of animals and helps raise funds for the Kentucky Humane Society’s lifesaving work to help cats, dogs and horses in our community.

Join us for the 3rd annual international food truck festival where the world’s foods are gathered in one location. Enjoy eating around the world while being entertained by various cultural

Nov 17, 2023

Loving Our Waterfront Is Autumn-atic

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Welcome to the November edition of our newsletter, where we unravel the mysteries surrounding Waterfront Park. One commonly asked question is whether Waterfront

Oct 20, 2023

Autumn Leaves & A Cool Breeze At Waterfront Park

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Although our event season is winding down, things never seem to slow down at Waterfront Park.  With the beautiful fall weather we’ve

Sep 22, 2023

Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall At Waterfront Park

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: As the cool of the autumn season slowly begins to make its presence known at Waterfront Park, I am reminded of the

Overlook of Waterfront Park's Great Lawn with a showcase of glowing hot air balloons
Sep 05, 2023

Waterfront Park Invites You To Give For Good!

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Save the date of September 14 because Give for Good Louisville is next week! This year, Waterfront Park is excited to celebrate 10 years

Pig Beach BBQ Louisville Grand Opening Thursday, August 31 11:00 am A press conference will be held at 10 am prior to the grand opening. Pig Beach BBQ is opening

Support Waterfront Park during Give for Good Louisville on Thursday, September 14! Click here to support Waterfront Park with a donation! Waterfront Park is the place where Louisville comes together.

Aug 11, 2023

Enjoy the Dog Days of Summer at Waterfront Park

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: As summer begins to wind down, our lives often begin to pick back up as we prepare for the busy back-to-school season.

Jul 20, 2023

Celebrating Parks & Recreation At Waterfront Park

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Not so long ago, our waterfront was an inaccessible wasteland of scrap yards, blighted industrial buildings, and an infamous bridge to nowhere.

Jun 29, 2023

Happy Fourth of July from Waterfront Park! 

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Every summer, Waterfront Park welcomes the entire community on the Fourth of July in the heart of our city with music, food,

Jun 15, 2023

No Time Like Summertime at Waterfront Park

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Summertime is here at Waterfront Park, and with it comes a lot of reasons to celebrate. From seeing the blooming flowers in

May 24, 2023

Sunshine & Blue Skies At Waterfront Park

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: You never know who you might meet at Waterfront Park. The recent coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla reminded us

Apr 27, 2023

Come Together At Waterfront Park

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Our waterfront is where we come together as a community – to contemplate loss and express hope for a better future. We

Apr 26, 2023

2023 Derby Marathon & Mini-Marathon Street Closures

9 am (Friday, April 28, 2023) – 4 pm (Saturday, April 29, 2023) Adams Street from Campbell Street to Cable Street  Saturday, April 29, 2023  4 am – 4 pm

Ripple Effects Student Photography Workshop with John Nation FREE for students ages 6-18 Location: Community Boat House Water is vital to life on Earth and our city is fortunate to

Mar 29, 2023

Springing Into The Season At Waterfront Park

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Spring is here at Waterfront Park. For some, spring represents starting fresh and starting over. But for all of us here at

Join us for the 2nd annual international food truck festival where the world’s foods are gathered in one location. Enjoy eating around the world while being entertained by various cultural

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Bark & Brunch by the Bridge starting in April featuring food trucks, live jazz music, and drink specials.

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Bark & Brunch by the Bridge starting in April featuring food trucks, live jazz music, and drink specials.

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Bark & Brunch by the Bridge starting in April featuring food trucks, live jazz music, and drink specials.

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Bark & Brunch by the Bridge starting in April featuring food trucks, live jazz music, and drink specials.

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Bark & Brunch by the Bridge starting in April featuring food trucks, live jazz music, and drink specials.

Feb 09, 2023

Showing Big LOVE for the Big Four!

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Expressions of love are everywhere this month and that is one of the reasons we love February. We are so grateful for our community of

Thousands of cyclists, paddlers and walkers will be on the move again at the Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle Monday, September 4th as it returns for another Labor Day at

Thousands of cyclists, paddlers and walkers will be on the move again at the Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle Monday, May 29th as it returns for a 18th consecutive Memorial

The Louisville Wine & Food Experience presented by USA TODAY creates rich and colorful moments for guests to taste, savor and explore the Louisville culinary scene, from local trends to

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Brunch (& Bark) by the Bridge HOWL-O-WEEN PAWTY!

Jan 09, 2023

Cast Your Vote & Support The Park In 2023!

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Friends, we need your votes to claim the title as the Best Riverwalk in the country!!   For the third year in a

Nov 29, 2022

Tis’ The Season To Be Thankful!

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: In the spirit of the holiday season, I would like to thank all our Waterfront Park supporters. Together with you, we have

The Big Four Arts Festival Kicks off Art Festival Season Every year on the weekend following Labor Day at Big Four® Bridge, Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky

The Big Four Arts Festival Kicks off Art Festival Season Every year on the weekend following Labor Day at Big Four® Bridge, Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky

Drone shot of Waterfront Wednesday crowd

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all. Event Information TBA

Drone shot of Waterfront Wednesday crowd

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all. Event Information TBA

Drone shot of Waterfront Wednesday crowd

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all. Event Information TBA

Drone shot of Waterfront Wednesday crowd

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all. Event Information TBA

Drone shot of Waterfront Wednesday crowd

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all. Event Information TBA

Drone shot of Waterfront Wednesday crowd

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all. Event Information TBA

Nov 15, 2022

Breaking Ground for Family Fun | Park Expansion and Fall Festivities

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: This month, we are excited to announce that we are breaking ground on Waterfront Park Phase IV, the 22-acre westward park expansion! This

This Event Has Been Canceled

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Brunch (& Bark) by the Bridge HOWL-O-WEEN PAWTY!

Sep 07, 2022

Looking Ahead at Fall Fun at Waterfront Park

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Though summer is winding down, there are still so many things to look forward to at Waterfront Park in the coming months.

Jul 25, 2022

Keep Cool at Waterfront Park

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: July is National Park and Recreation Month, a time to recognize and reflect upon the important role parks play in our communities

Jun 17, 2022

Dance into Summer at Waterfront Park

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: There are so many great things in store for you again this month on our waterfront – Louisville Juneteenth Festival, Kentuckiana Pride

When: Sunday, September 11 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Where: Big Four Lawn The Big Four Arts Festival has been the most attended (20,000) two-day Event ever held in

Celebrate the third annual Juneteenth Festival with Black Complex, June 19th at the Belvedere.

May 13, 2022

We Love Spring At Waterfront Park

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Greetings from Waterfront Park! For the second year in a row, Waterfront Park was honored by USA Today as one of the

To mark Earth Day 2022, the 2nd annual Ripple Effects Photo Contest—open to students from kindergarten through high school—is returning to Kentuckiana. This year the competition is asking youth to

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday is back in 2022! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all.

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday is back in 2022! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all.

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday is back in 2022! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all.

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday is back in 2022! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all.

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday is back in 2022! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all.

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday is back in 2022! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all.

Celebrate the end of the work week with Waterfront Park’s Fridays at the Front – a pop up food truck experience featuring great food and drink options. Welcome in beautiful

Fridays at the Front

Celebrate the end of the work week with Waterfront Park’s Fridays at the Front – a pop up food truck experience featuring great food and drink options. Welcome in beautiful

Fridays at the Front

Celebrate the end of the work week with Waterfront Park’s Fridays at the Front – a pop up food truck experience featuring great food and drink options. Welcome in beautiful

Fridays at the Front

Celebrate the end of the work week with Waterfront Park’s Fridays at the Front – a pop up food truck experience featuring great food and drink options. Welcome in beautiful

Fridays at the Front

Celebrate the end of the work week with Waterfront Park’s Fridays at the Front – a pop up food truck experience featuring great food and drink options. Welcome in beautiful

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Brunch (& Bark) by the Bridge starting in April featuring food trucks, live jazz music, and drink specials.

Brunch and Bark by the Bridge

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Brunch (& Bark) by the Bridge starting in April featuring food trucks, live jazz music, and drink specials.

Brunch and Bark by the Bridge

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Brunch (& Bark) by the Bridge starting in April featuring food trucks, live jazz music, and drink specials.

Brunch and Bark by the Bridge

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Brunch (& Bark) by the Bridge starting in April featuring food trucks, live jazz music, and drink specials.

Brunch and Bark by the Bridge

Waterfront Park is thrilled to welcome back a favorite Sunday tradition, Brunch (& Bark) by the Bridge starting in April featuring food trucks, live jazz music, and drink specials.

Come join us at the Big 4 Bridge for Louisville’s inaugural International Food Truck Festival. Taste cuisines from all over the world, and enjoy performances by local performers bringing their

Thousands of cyclists, paddlers and walkers will be on the move again at the Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle Monday, September 5th as it returns for another Labor Day at

Thousands of cyclists, paddlers and walkers will be on the move again at the Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle Monday, May 30 as it returns for a 17th consecutive Memorial

When: Saturday, September 10 from 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Where: Big Four Lawn The Big Four Arts Festival has been the most attended (20,000) two-day Event ever held in

In conjunction with the Mayor’s Week of Valor, we invite you to join us at the USA Cares March of Valor 3K Ruck/Walk on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 1:00pm

This event has been cancelled, we look forward to seeing you in August! Celebrate the end of the work week with Waterfront Park’s Fridays at the Front – a pop

Date: Saturday, June 19 Time: 3-9pm Celebrate Juneteenth with Black Complex 3-9, June 19th at the Waterfront by Aaron Jordan. For more information, visit: www.juneteenthlou.com www.blackcomplexlouisville.com

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday is back in 2021! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all. Additional sponsorship

Louisville Public Media and Waterfront Park Cancel Remaining WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Season After careful consideration, 91.9 WFPK Independent Louisville and Waterfront Park have decided to cancel the remaining two 2021

Louisville Public Media and Waterfront Park Cancel Remaining WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Season After careful consideration, 91.9 WFPK Independent Louisville and Waterfront Park have decided to cancel the remaining two 2021

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday is back in 2021! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all. Waterfront Wednesday

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday is back in 2021! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all. Waterfront Wednesday

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday is back in 2021! Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and is always FREE to all. Waterfront Wednesday

The Big Four Arts Festival has been the most attended (40,000) two-day Event ever held in Louisville at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn. The weekend following Labor

Kentuckiana Pride Festival is one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in Kentucky. In 2019, an estimated 20,000+ people join us to celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community with a parade, vendor marketplace,

Waterfront Park is excited to announce a new event series, Brunch by the Bridge. This pop-up food truck experience invites park lovers to enjoy their Sunday at Waterfront Park. The

Update 5/16: Due to the chance of rain showers throughout the day, Waterfront Park is excited to announce a new event series, Brunch by the Bridge. This pop-up food truck

Celebrate the end of the work week with Waterfront Park’s Fridays at the Front – a pop up food truck experience featuring great food and drink options. Welcome in beautiful

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

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 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

Feb 05, 2020

To Celebrate the Big Four Bridge’s 7th Birthday, Waterfront Park Announces Dinner on the Bridge

To Celebrate the Big Four Bridge’s 7th Birthday, Waterfront Park Announces Dinner on the Bridge The Park is seeking support to benefit the ongoing needs of Waterfront Park LOUISVILLE, Ky.

Jan 22, 2020

Waterfront Park in the News

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Waterfront Park is honored to have been mentioned in a variety of different articles. Please take a moment and glance through: Forbes Article “Louisville: