RiverScape: Creating a Wave of Excitement

RiverScape: Creating a Wave of Excitement
RiverScape is a friendly riverside park in our downtown
neighborhood, and it’s an event venue that has attracted
more than 50,000 people in a single night. It’s a place where
people of all ages come to take paddleboat rides on the
river, listen to live music, and take a break outside. It’s also
a place where both kids and grown-ups can learn about
Dayton’s history and the many inventions that were born
here -- including the cash register, the pop top can, and the
Wright Brothers’ famous airplane, to name just a few! The
centerpieces of RiverScape are Festival Plaza, featuring lovely
flower gardens and reflecting pools and a playful, interactive
fountain where kids can cool off on a hot summer day, and
the MetroParks Pavilion for performances and events. In the
winter, the Pavilion magically transforms into an ice skating rink.
Special events and festivals take place year-round:
- Cityfolk Festival
- Dayton Celtic Festival
- Hispanic Heritage Festival
- Ice skating during winter months
- Taste of the Miami Valley
- Outdoor concerts and performances
How is RiverScape contributing to
the revitalization of Downtown Dayton?
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RiverScape is a recreational activity center for local residents and a destination for visitors and tourists. Approximately 400,000 people visit RiverScape annually.
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RiverScape has opened the door for more good things to
happen downtown. As each phase of RiverScape
development progresses, more than $100 million in private
spin-off investments is anticipated.