Waterfront Park is a non-profit, public park in Louisville, Kentucky. We connect people to the river and ensure our waterfront remains an asset that can be …See more
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Jun 15, 2024
My family with our dogs made a quick trip to see the Waterfront Park area. It was beautiful, and it looked safe with security walking around. Full review by tamis604
Apr 25, 2024
As a kid this area was an industrial wasteland. Now it’s hard to recognize this city. Louisville has come a long way with improving the riverfront area. This is also the area where they have the Wedn… Full review by Joe B
Apr 8, 2024
Park is beautiful with plenty to do for all age groups. Two-person swings for couples and friends, a play area for kids with a concession stand selling hotdogs, soda, cotton candy, etc., paved walkin… Full review by Sandra C
Are there restaurants within walking distance with dog friendly outdoor seating?
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There are a couple of restaurants. Joe's Crab shack comes to mind. But I don't believe there is outdoor seating and dog friendly. If you go up a few blocks off of the river, there are …
There are a couple of restaurants. Joe's Crab shack comes to mind. But I don't believe there is outdoor seating and dog friendly. If you go up a few blocks off of the river, there are up around Main street.
Thunder over Louisville details. Parking, viewing, etc.
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Thunder is, I am told, the largest fireworks display in the US. It is really incredible, especially when viewed from the nearby Waterfront. It is preceded by an afternoon air show, with …
Thunder is, I am told, the largest fireworks display in the US. It is really incredible, especially when viewed from the nearby Waterfront. It is preceded by an afternoon air show, with lots of interesting planes (often including a stealth bomber, which is just incredible to see). There are several alternative ways to see Thunder. Most people -- and the crowds are indeed enormous -- bring picnic blankets and folding chairs to the waterfront, and arrive early to stake out their territory. Nearby restaurants with a suitable view charge hundreds of dollars for a table. The disadvantage of viewing from the waterfront is getting home afterwards. We live in Louisville and it took us three hours to get home, since traffic is intense and routed in the wrong direction for us. An alternative, mentioned by another person, is to rent a downtown hotel room for the night. Some people watch from a boat, although that can be dangerous because there are lots of boats and lots of alcohol consumption (causing at least one death that I know of). Watching from upriver is possible but still inconvenient, since lots of people do that. I suspect that watching from upriver is less satisfactory that watching on TV. Finally, if you plan to book a hotel room or a restaurant table, book as early as you can, since I'm sure demand is high.
Apr 25, 2024
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