news release archive
WDC News 2011
October 5, 2011
Waterfront Park's Lincoln Memorial Selected for Inclusion
on
Kentucky Civil War Heritage Trails
Louisville Waterfront Park’s Lincoln Memorial has been selected to be part of the Kentucky Civil War Heritage Trails, a new state program to help visitors and residents understand how the conflict shaped the commonwealth as the nation observes the Civil War’s 150th anniversary… more
A Lincoln Memorial visitor’s guide and park map (pdf format) are available online at www.louisvillewaterfront.com/projects/lincoln and www.louisvillewaterfront.com/documents/2011_park_map.pdf
Louisville Waterfront Park’s Lincoln Memorial has been selected to be part of the Kentucky Civil War Heritage Trails, a new state program to help visitors and residents understand how the conflict shaped the commonwealth as the nation observes the Civil War’s 150th anniversary… more
A Lincoln Memorial visitor’s guide and park map (pdf format) are available online at www.louisvillewaterfront.com/projects/lincoln and www.louisvillewaterfront.com/documents/2011_park_map.pdf
February 15, 2011
Indiana, Kentucky agree to fund completion of Big Four Bridge to Link Louisville, Jeffersonville
$22 million pledged for Jeffersonville ramp, resurfacing bridge deck; construction to begin this spring with completion by 2013
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear and Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels announced today that the two states, along with the City of Jeffersonville, will allocate $22 million in funding to complete the Big Four Bridge - creating a pedestrian and bicycle path to link Louisville and Jeffersonville.… more
$22 million pledged for Jeffersonville ramp, resurfacing bridge deck; construction to begin this spring with completion by 2013
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear and Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels announced today that the two states, along with the City of Jeffersonville, will allocate $22 million in funding to complete the Big Four Bridge - creating a pedestrian and bicycle path to link Louisville and Jeffersonville.… more
February 8, 2011
Waterfront Park Great Lawn Harbor Boat Permit Auction
for Thunder Over Louisville 2011
Waterfront Development Corporation will auction individual boat permits for use during Thunder Over Louisville on April 16, 2011 ...(more)
for Thunder Over Louisville 2011
Waterfront Development Corporation will auction individual boat permits for use during Thunder Over Louisville on April 16, 2011 ...(more)
January 11, 2011
WDC/Belle Join In Mayor Fischer's Day of Service
Waterfront/Belle staff members and several WDC Board members participated in Mayor Greg Fischer's Day of Service ...(more)
Waterfront/Belle staff members and several WDC Board members participated in Mayor Greg Fischer's Day of Service ...(more)
2010
May 25, 2010
Waterfront Independence Festival 2010 Harbor Boat Slip Auction
The Waterfront Development Corporation will auction individual boat permits for use during the Waterfront Independence Festival on July 3-4, 2010. ...(more)
The Waterfront Development Corporation will auction individual boat permits for use during the Waterfront Independence Festival on July 3-4, 2010. ...(more)
May 11, 2010
Free Waterfront Walking Tours Reveal Louisville's River Heritage
Elephants, clowns and acrobats — oh my!
The Waterfront Development Corporation is offering a series of free waterfront walking tours, which will be led by local historian Rick Bell. ...(more)
Elephants, clowns and acrobats — oh my!
The Waterfront Development Corporation is offering a series of free waterfront walking tours, which will be led by local historian Rick Bell. ...(more)
February 9, 2010
Waterfront Park Clean Team Funded Through 2012
Thorntons Inc. challenge grant successfully met
As the result of a challenge grant issued by Thorntons Inc. and met by 60 donors, the Clean Team will operate for the next three summers in Waterfront Park. ...(more)
Thorntons Inc. challenge grant successfully met
As the result of a challenge grant issued by Thorntons Inc. and met by 60 donors, the Clean Team will operate for the next three summers in Waterfront Park. ...(more)
February 1, 2010
Celebrate Lincoln's birth month by visiting the Lincoln Memorial
February, Abraham Lincoln’s birth month, is a great time to visit the Lincoln Memorial at Waterfront Park. ...(more)
February, Abraham Lincoln’s birth month, is a great time to visit the Lincoln Memorial at Waterfront Park. ...(more)
January 29, 2010
National Park Service names Belle of Louisville photo
as winner of the National Historic Landmark Photo Contest
Image featured on cover of National Historic Landmarks 2010 Event Planner
The National Park Service named a photo of the Belle of Louisville as first place winner of the Tenth Annual National Historic Landmarks Photo Contest ...(more)
as winner of the National Historic Landmark Photo Contest
Image featured on cover of National Historic Landmarks 2010 Event Planner
The National Park Service named a photo of the Belle of Louisville as first place winner of the Tenth Annual National Historic Landmarks Photo Contest ...(more)
January 21, 2010
Waterfront Park annual auction announcement
Great Lawn Harbor boat permits for Thunder 2010
The Waterfront Development Corporation will auction individual boat permits for use during Thunder Over Louisville ...(more)
Great Lawn Harbor boat permits for Thunder 2010
The Waterfront Development Corporation will auction individual boat permits for use during Thunder Over Louisville ...(more)
2009
November 5, 2009
Waterfront Park named best park/playground,
Woo Hoo! Waterfront Park was honored to receive the 2009 Nickelodeon Parents' Pick Award ... (more)
Woo Hoo! Waterfront Park was honored to receive the 2009 Nickelodeon Parents' Pick Award ... (more)
October 13, 2009
Ramp to Big Four Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Takes Shape
Construction continues on the ramp that will connect from Waterfront Park to what will become the Big Four Pedestrian/ Bicycle Bridge. The ramp should be completed by early 2010. pics …
Construction continues on the ramp that will connect from Waterfront Park to what will become the Big Four Pedestrian/ Bicycle Bridge. The ramp should be completed by early 2010. pics …
June 15, 2009
Waterfront Park Boat Slip Auction deadline extended
for
Waterfront Independence Festival 2009
The deadline for bids for a boat slip in the Great Lawn Harbor has been extended to Friday, June 19, 2009 ... (more)
for Waterfront Independence Festival 2009
The deadline for bids for a boat slip in the Great Lawn Harbor has been extended to Friday, June 19, 2009 ... (more)
May 13, 2009
Waterfront Park Auction Announcement - Great Lawn Harbor
Boat Slips for
Waterfront Independence Festival 2009
The Waterfront Development Corporation will auction individual boat permits for use during the Waterfront Independence Festival on July 3-4, 2009. ... (more)
Boat Slips for Waterfront Independence Festival 2009
The Waterfront Development Corporation will auction individual boat permits for use during the Waterfront Independence Festival on July 3-4, 2009. ... (more)
March 23, 2009
8th Annual WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Concert Series
First concert of the series will take place one week early
Louisville, KY - Louisville’s favorite concert series is set to begin on Wednesday April 22, 2009. The WFPK Waterfront Wednesday® Concert Series is ... (more)
First concert of the series will take place one week early
Louisville, KY - Louisville’s favorite concert series is set to begin on Wednesday April 22, 2009. The WFPK Waterfront Wednesday® Concert Series is ... (more)
March 3, 2009
The original Children's Play Area will reopen April 1
Louisville, KY - Louisville Waterfront Park's original Children's Play Area (just east of the Harbor Lawn at the end of the Orange parking lot) will reopen ... (more)
Louisville, KY - Louisville Waterfront Park's original Children's Play Area (just east of the Harbor Lawn at the end of the Orange parking lot) will reopen ... (more)
February 6, 2009
Flock of Finns flies back to Waterfront Park
Louisville, KY - A beloved public art display by celebrated folk artist Marvin Finn has been repaired and restored ... (more)
Louisville, KY - A beloved public art display by celebrated folk artist Marvin Finn has been repaired and restored ... (more)
January 26, 2009
Waterfront Park annual auction announcement
Great Lawn Harbor boat permits for Thunder 2009
Louisville, KY - The Waterfront Development Corporation will auction individual boat permits for use during Thunder Over Louisville ...(more)
Great Lawn Harbor boat permits for Thunder 2009
Louisville, KY - The Waterfront Development Corporation will auction individual boat permits for use during Thunder Over Louisville ...(more)