Waterfront Park, Louisville (must see)
Waterfront Park is one of the biggest and most amazing parks in Louisville. It is located on the beach of the Ohio River and was developed in three phases. The first one was dedicated on July 4, 1999 and consisted of approximately 55 acres (220,000 m2), while much of the park, such as the Great Lawn, had opened to the public by the fall of 1998.
Phase II of the park opened on June 10, 2004, and added approximately 17 acres (69,000 m虏), including the Adventure Playground, which opened in July 2003, and many other attractions fit for a public park. Among them is an esplanade along the river's edge and a cafe plaza where the Tumbleweed cafe opened in the spring of 2005. The park also contains the Brown-Forman amphitheater, docks for transient boaters, and an area for a new rowing facility. The latter is used for the University of Louisville Women's Rowing Team, school and community rowing groups.
Curious fact: in 2006, in a bid to deter visitors from bathing in the large public fountain, the Waterfront Development Corporation, a public agency operating Waterfront Park, initiated a plan that relied on the average park visitor's "lack of understanding about water's chemical makeup", and arranged for signs that read: "DANGER! 鈥� WATER CONTAINS HIGH LEVELS OF HYDROGEN 鈥� KEEP OUT". As it is true that ordinary water molecules each contain two atoms of hydrogen, and thus pose no danger, it is considered one of many water-related hoaxes.
Why You Should Visit:
Free, clean and quiet place to enjoy with lots of playgrounds, bike rental, boardwalk, waterfalls and various entertainment. Lots of history here.
Suitable for all ages/groups, also very picturesque with the Ohio River, The Big Four Bridges, Lincoln Memorial, Restaurants, Sculptures, Green Space and more. Ample photo opportunities day and night.
Good to stroll, even in winter.
Tip:
In certain parts of the park you might need bug spray.
If you play Pokemon Go, the waterfront, including the walking bridge (Big Four Bridge), has lots of Pokemon & Pokestops!
As of summer 2005, Waterfront Park offers free wireless Internet access, being the largest public park in the U.S. to offer such service.
Phase II of the park opened on June 10, 2004, and added approximately 17 acres (69,000 m虏), including the Adventure Playground, which opened in July 2003, and many other attractions fit for a public park. Among them is an esplanade along the river's edge and a cafe plaza where the Tumbleweed cafe opened in the spring of 2005. The park also contains the Brown-Forman amphitheater, docks for transient boaters, and an area for a new rowing facility. The latter is used for the University of Louisville Women's Rowing Team, school and community rowing groups.
Curious fact: in 2006, in a bid to deter visitors from bathing in the large public fountain, the Waterfront Development Corporation, a public agency operating Waterfront Park, initiated a plan that relied on the average park visitor's "lack of understanding about water's chemical makeup", and arranged for signs that read: "DANGER! 鈥� WATER CONTAINS HIGH LEVELS OF HYDROGEN 鈥� KEEP OUT". As it is true that ordinary water molecules each contain two atoms of hydrogen, and thus pose no danger, it is considered one of many water-related hoaxes.
Why You Should Visit:
Free, clean and quiet place to enjoy with lots of playgrounds, bike rental, boardwalk, waterfalls and various entertainment. Lots of history here.
Suitable for all ages/groups, also very picturesque with the Ohio River, The Big Four Bridges, Lincoln Memorial, Restaurants, Sculptures, Green Space and more. Ample photo opportunities day and night.
Good to stroll, even in winter.
Tip:
In certain parts of the park you might need bug spray.
If you play Pokemon Go, the waterfront, including the walking bridge (Big Four Bridge), has lots of Pokemon & Pokestops!
As of summer 2005, Waterfront Park offers free wireless Internet access, being the largest public park in the U.S. to offer such service.
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Waterfront Park on Map
Sight Name: Waterfront Park
Sight Location: Louisville, USA (See walking tours in Louisville)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Louisville, USA (See walking tours in Louisville)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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