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 Louisville’s reclamation of the waterfront has helped to reconnect the public to the Ohio River. Since its opening, Waterfront Park has been embraced by the entire region and has been instrumental in helping change the image of downtown and the community.
Phase I of Waterfront Park, approximately 55 acres, was completed in 1999. The park is heavily used on a daily basis. Children and families enjoy the Children's Play Area and the new Adventure Playground, while walkers, joggers, picnickers, school groups, and others take advantage of its beautiful location along the river.
 Phase II of the park opened in 2004, adding 17 acres, including the Adventure Playground; a wonderful esplanade along the river's edge; a cafe plaza where Tumbleweed opened in 2005; the Brown-Forman amphitheater; docks for transient boaters; and an area for a new rowing facility for the University of Louisville Women's Rowing Team, school, and community rowing groups.
Construction on Phase III began in September 2005. Phase III covers 13 acres that will include a pedestrian walkway across the river and more lawn areas, tree groves, walking paths, and picnic areas.
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