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Let’s Bring It—TOGETHER

Smale Riverfront Park is a park for the generations—a compelling recreational, entertainment and leisure resource for the entire Greater Cincinnati community. Its many and varied features—including fountains, walkways, gardens, event lawns, playgrounds and restaurants—contribute to the emotional and physical health of its citizens; to the economic vitality of the region and to the exceptional quality of life and experience to be cultivated and enjoyed throughout the area.

LogosThe planning, development and building of the park has been led by the Cincinnati Park Board— which will sustain the Park as an enduring riverfront destination landmark. Now nearly completed, the park extends from the east at Great American Ballpark to west as far as Paul Brown Stadium—flanking the city's beloved Roebling Suspension Bridge


Here’s What’s Happening!

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CLICK THE IMAGE ABOVE to find out more about Carol Ann's Carousel in Smale Riverfront Park.



New Riverfront Park
New Riverfront Park

The Early Summer, 2015 Construction Update

The Spring, 2015 Construction Update

New Riverfront Park
New Riverfront Park
New Riverfront Park
New Riverfront Park

See the latest progress on the new features opening this spring!

$2.3 million gift from the Gardner Family Foundation will create the Gardner Family Grove & Rose Garden in Smale Riverfront Park.

The Summer, 2014 Construction Update

The Early Spring, 2014 Construction Update

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New Riverfront Park
New Riverfront Park
New Riverfront Park

The Mid-Winter 2014 Construction Update

$1.5 million gift from Annie W. & Elizabeth M. Anderson Foundation establishes the Anderson Pavilion in Smale Riverfront Park.

The Fall, 2013 construction update features progress on the Vine Street complex, the Adventure Playground, and plans for the anchorage below the Roebling Suspension Bridge!

Linda and Harry Fath establish the 'Fath Family Fountain' with a $500,000 gift to Smale Riverfront Park.

New Riverfront Park
New Riverfront Park
Moerlein House
Moerlein House

Smale Riverfront Park Receives National Design Award

The Mid-Spring Construction Update: The May 18 Grand Opening of Phase I Features is just days away!

The Christian Moerlein Brewing Company commissions a limited edition Rookwood stein to commemorate the opening of the new Moerlein Lager House

The Mid-Winter Construction Update: Phase I Features Nearing Completion!

Moerlein House
New Riverfront Park
Moerlein House
Moerlein House

The Early Winter 2011 Construction Update: From Concept to Completion: Building a Bright New Future for Our Region

In the Spring, 2013 construction update, see how the park will double in size with the opening of the newest features!

Take a closer look inside the new Moerlein Lager House

The Mid-Fall 2011 Construction Update: Building a Bright New Future for Our Region.

Moerlein House
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Construction
Construction

Get your first look at the dramatic mural for the Moerlein Lager House Grand Staircase.

Watch the Early Fall 2011 Construction Update: Building the Dream for Our Region

$20 million gift from John G. Smale given in memory of late wife

The Women's Committee for Smale Riverfront Park: Bringing it Together!

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Park Scarf
Construction
Construction

The Moerlein Lager House is under construction and the Schmidlapp Event Lawn will open soon! Watch the Late Spring 2011 construction update.

Keepsake silk scarf commemorates opening of Smale Riverfront Park

Bike Center Operator Named for Smale Riverfront Park. Click for details.

The park's first features are nearing completion. Watch the Spring, 2011 Construction Update

Hat's Off
Moerlein Lager House
Moerlein House
Twig Project

The 2010 Hats Off Luncheon featured the exciting launch of the Twig Project! Watch the video of all the fun at the 2010 Hats Off Luncheon!

New Details about the Moerlein Lager House!

The New Moerlein Lager House Commemorative Rookwood Pottery Stein

The Women's Committee invites you to start a Twigs Project! Click here for more information!

Big Gift
New Riverfront Park
Moerlein House
Moerlein House

Park Board receives gift of $1 million to create the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Stage and Event Lawn at Smale Riverfront Park

P&G gives $1 Million to Smale Riverfront Park to Build the "P&G Vibrant Playscape

The Spring Construction Update: Get ready for the May 18 Grand Opening of Phase I Features!

Take a Tour of Your New Smale Riverfront Park and Find Out About Future Construction Plans!

Moerlein House
New Riverfront Park
New Riverfront Park
New Riverfront Park

The Moerlein Lager House has minted a commemorative beer token...just as the Christian Moerlein Brewing Company did in the 1800s!

Duke Energy Garden to be Dedicated Monday, May 13, 2013

The Late Summer, 2013 construction update features progress on the new Vine Street Fountain & Stairs and the new Heekin/PNC Grow Up Great Adventure Playground.

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Cincinnati's Black Brigade