riverfront park

633janinei

It is great what they have bought to Owensboro. I love going here at night it's very peaceful. Love everything about this place

561stuartl

We discovered this great park by coincidence while having our honeymoon. This park is beatiful and needs to be visited by more people to get the attention it deserves.

Lambfollower

Great place to go for a walk, with or without children & pets; or to sit in the bench swings contemplating the river & it's barges, the playful fountains, or the people going by. When music & street vendors are there it is perfect for a low cost evening outing . Wonderful, safe playground for children, including a spray park for the hot weather. Wish it had been here when my children were younger!

NathanSTL

Title says it. Came in to town late and found this park while running the riverfront. It is so awesome. Lots of swinging chairs along the river maybe the coolest playground I've ever seen. You owe it to yourself to check it out if your in town.

DD42301

Many in the community (myself included) think too much money was spent on the development, and the cost for upkeep, but it is beautiful. The fountains are wonderful. There is usually a policeman on duty which is nice. Parking is an issue during the summer especially when other events are going on downtown. The children's play area is huge and includes a spray area. There are a couple of grassy areas for walking the dog. There are nice restroom facilities. We go down frequently whenever the weather is nice, but we did this even before the development. I really miss the old trees that were done away with. It is a nice, safe area to get out and enjoy the river view. There are several good restaurants in the area. There are some nice shops on second street. You can spend a nice afternoon in downtown Owensboro.

RomonaB

Went an hour away to Owensboro to rescue a puppy from Sparkys and picked up some bbq... Looking for a place to eat, outside of the car. Just Wow!!! What a find.....overlooking the Ohio river, tables riverside, dog friendly, family friendly goodness!!! Music generated throughout park and at center a huge child haven fun fest with CLEAN facilities at center!!! Just amazed.....do NOT skip this free park......

dont847

The park is new and great for a stroll along Ohio River. They have a nice playground for children and is conveniently located in the downtown area.

RickH64

The Riverfront Park in Owensboro, KY is a great river/green space for everyone. Young children, Young lovers, and old lovers will find this a great place to stop and watch. The music venues on weekends in the summer along with sometime street musicians and the BBQ festival make this a wonderful area in the summer. Even in the cold of winter a short sit and contemplation of the Ohio River can be invigorating and clear your mind of holiday hustles and bustles. Nearby cafes and bistros are a short walk.

Tonytaylorowensboro

A lot of bickering and trash talking about this park while it was being built. All I can say is that it is a beautiful, clean park that is great for kids.

DJSZCZEP

This is a great stop when in Owensboro. You can enjoy the park area and timed fountains. The stepped waterfall into the river was nice to wait and watch. Great place during the day and later in the evening when the lights are on around the park.

JimMc1942

A day trip across the border from Indiana to treat two young children to a fantastic play park in the downtown and on the Ohio River. The unique neighbouring water fountains, the stage area featured a mass men's choir singing. A new convention center has been built and hotels are being added. The downtown building have preserved old architecture and we concluded the visit with a treat at the Cold Stone Creanery.

SeaRay48

Great for Kid,...great looking place, really want to go back when there is a schedule event...really would be nice...for the Barbque Feat

designer1_13

A great walk. The children's area was very inviting and the big animals were fun. I wish there were more REAL trees...the concrete ones were kind of creepy. I liked the fountains the water feature, the swings and benches to sit a while. We rode the trolley around in a circle too. I really liked the view of the river and the band shell. Wish we were there when there was a band playing.

kyamazed

have not been there in years but boy it changed for the best/kids loves it/have been back several times and we all enjoy it each time

USAtraveler2u

It's on the river, has water fountain features, a playground and splash park to go nuts for! Perfect for a power walk or leisurely stroll. They have bench swings looking over the river and plenty of places to sit and look at all of the beautiful landscaping! A true oasis in the reconstruction and refurbishing of Owensboro!!