Mar 1 Community Giant Traveling Ferris Wheel Coming To Waterfront Park SkyStar, the operator of the observation wheel, touts the 137 ft. attraction as one of the tallest traveling Ferris wheels in America. By Kyeland Jackson Mar 1 Community Giant Traveling Ferris Wheel Coming To Waterfront Park Kyeland Jackson
Oct 24 Community Parking Will Remain Free At Waterfront Park Thanks To Donors Private donations have assured visitors won’t be charged for parking at Waterfront Park for at least the next couple of years. By Kyeland Jackson Oct 24 Community Parking Will Remain Free At Waterfront Park Thanks To Donors Kyeland Jackson
Sep 11 Community Decades In The Making, Waterfront Botanical Gardens To Break Ground Friday Officials say the site is ready for its first phase — which includes a family education center and educational gardens, and will cost about $5.8 million. By Ashlie Stevens Sep 11 Community Waterfront Botanical Gardens To Break Ground Friday Ashlie Stevens
May 30 Community Police Say Waterfront Park Shooting Was Gang-Related Louisville police believe Monday’s deadly shooting at Waterfront Park was gang-related, culminating from a party that started near U of L. By Kyeland Jackson May 30 Community UPDATED: Police Say Waterfront Park Shooting Was Gang-Related Kyeland Jackson
Apr 10 Community Mayor, City Leaders Unveil Next Phase Of Waterfront Park Expansion Fischer joined local sewer district officials, state leaders and others Monday to announce an advancement in the plans for expanding the park westward. By Jacob Ryan Apr 10 Community Mayor, City Leaders Unveil Next Phase Of Waterfront Park Expansion Jacob Ryan
Nov 16 Local News Waterfront Park Ice Rink on Hold for Another Year Plans for an ice skating rink in Louisville’s Waterfront Park have been scrapped for another year. In February, the Waterfront Development Corporation announced plans for the rink, which was slated to open this winter. The $75,000 needed to finance the project was to come from an outside sponsorship, but the deal fell through. “They chose […] By Gabe Bullard Nov 16 Local News Waterfront Park Ice Rink on Hold for Another Year Gabe Bullard
Sep 9 Local News Louisville Honors the 10th Anniversary of September 11 There will be several events around Louisville on Sunday for the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. The city’s “American Freedom” event is at 2:00 at the Great Lawn in Waterfront Park. Gov. Steve Beshear, Sen. Mitch McConnell, Congressman John Yarmuth and Mayor Greg Fischer are expected to be in attendance. A steel beam […] By Devin Katayama Sep 9 Local News Louisville Honors the 10th Anniversary of September 11 Devin Katayama
Sep 5 Local News Louisville Prepares for 10th Anniversary of September 11 This Sunday will be the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight 93. Louisville is one of ten U.S. cities receiving a piece of the World Trade Center for permanent display. The beam is expected to be dedicated on Sunday’s Waterfront Park event at 2 pm. In […] By Devin Katayama Sep 5 Local News Louisville Prepares for 10th Anniversary of September 11 Devin Katayama
Aug 26 Local News Ironman Competition To Force Road Closures More than two-thousand athletes will participate in the 2011 Ford Ironman competition Sunday in the Louisville area. The endurance competition includes a 2.4 mile Ohio River swim, followed by a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run. The courses include Louisville’s Waterfront Park and Oldham and Henry counties. The competition and related events […] By Rick Howlett Aug 26 Local News Ironman Competition To Force Road Closures Rick Howlett
Jul 6 Local News Construction Begins on Big Four Bridge Re-decking A ceremonial groundbreaking was held on the Big Four Bridge today. Construction will now begin on re-decking the old railroad bridge across the Ohio River. Congressman John Yarmuth congratulated Governor Beshear, Louisville Mayor Fischer and Jeffersonville Mayor Tom Galligan for their teamwork on getting the project started. “This will be something that will bring us […] By Dalton Main Jul 6 Local News Construction Begins on Big Four Bridge Re-decking Dalton Main
Feb 15 Local News Ackerson Hopes To Keep Waterfront Park Lawn Free For Thunder Visitors Festival president Mike Berry told a Metro Council committee Tuesday the change will stop early visitors from staking large claims in the lawn and blocking others from getting the best views. The sales of the pins will offset the cost of guarding the area. Metro Councilman Brent Ackerson says it’s unfair to charge people to visit the park, and he told Berry he wants to find a way around the fee. By Sheila Ash Feb 15 Local News Ackerson Hopes To Keep Waterfront Park Lawn Free For Thunder Visitors Sheila Ash
Jul 14 Arts and Culture My Morning Jacket Announces It Will Play with Louisville Youth Orchestra The Louisville-based band My Morning Jacket announced today it will perform at the new KFC Yum! Center this fall. My Morning Jacket will perform at the new arena Oct. 29 with the Louisville Youth Orchestra, with some of the proceeds going to the organization. By Elizabeth Kramer Jul 14 Arts and Culture My Morning Jacket Announces It Will Play with Louisville Youth Orchestra Elizabeth Kramer
Jul 9 Arts and Culture Forecastle Festival at Waterfront Park Set to Be Largest; Features Site-Specific Art Today kicks off the ninth annual Forecastle Festival — and it’s growing. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. Organizers of this year’s three-day festival say they expect 30,000 attendees in addition to about 1200 musicians, artists, environmentalists and sponsors. This makes it the largest so far. Headliners include Devo, The Flaming Lips, Widespread Panic and Spoon. The […] By Elizabeth Kramer Jul 9 Arts and Culture Forecastle Festival at Waterfront Park Set to Be Largest; Features Site-Specific Art Elizabeth Kramer
Jun 18 Local News Waterfront Event To Raise Funds For Women's Groups By Andy Freudenburg More than a dozen Louisville area non-profits will come together Saturday to raise money and awareness for various women’s causes. The effort is known collectively as Champions 4 Her. Treva Brockman is the organization’s spokesperson. “Women and families in this community based on statistics are pretty low and obesity and financial health, […] By Rick Howlett Jun 18 Local News Waterfront Event To Raise Funds For Women's Groups Rick Howlett
Jun 4 Local News Braille Sign Added to Waterfront Park by Stephanie Crosby A new Braille sign was unveiled at Waterfront Park this afternoon. The sign is near the Abraham Lincoln Memorial. Mayor Jerry Abramson says the park is growing in popularity, and thought needs to be put into how it can be enhanced for everyone. “When you look at about a million-and-a-half people coming […] By Stephanie Crosby Jun 4 Local News Braille Sign Added to Waterfront Park Stephanie Crosby