Tag: Big Four Bridge

Our 2024 Impact Report highlights all we’ve achieved so far, but there’s still so much more we need to do to sustain and grow this beloved space. Your contribution is vital for

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: We are thrilled to announce that the Great Lawn at Louisville’s Waterfront Park will be officially renamed the TurfMutt Foundation Great Lawn!

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: I want to begin with a thank you. We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to the overwhelming generosity of you and

Early giving for Give for Good Louisville is now open, and we need your help to keep Waterfront Park flourishing as we celebrate 25 incredible years of Waterfront Park! Waterfront Park has

The Humana Foundation has announced a $600,000 grant to restore a declining area of Waterfront Park, a hub of nature and recreation that promotes physical and mental wellness for our

Next Thursday, Give for Good Louisville will ignite our community’s spirit of generosity through an extraordinary day of generosity. This year, we invite you to join us in celebrating 25 years

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Let’s talk about the elephant in the park. As most of you know by now, Pig Beach BBQ made the decision to

Meet Nicole Walton, a driving force behind Waterfront Park’s success. Her unwavering dedication to community service and her longstanding commitment to Waterfront Park have made an extraordinary impact for park

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Did you know Waterfront Park is the most visited destination in Downtown Louisville and that nearly 25% of our park visitors are

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Our Waterfront Park Fourth of July celebration is right around the corner and, this year, we are excited to bring you Waterfront’s

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: Warm greetings from your favorite, donor-supported public park!  Over the next couple months, you will see exactly why Waterfront Park is the

A message from our Executive Director, Deborah Bilitski: April not only marks the start of our event season and the emergence of spring but also Earth Month. Waterfront Park is

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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: