History of Louisville Waterfront Park in Timeline

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Louisville Waterfront Park

Louisville Waterfront Park is an 85-acre public park and non-profit organization located in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, on the Ohio River. Transformed from a derelict industrial area, it now attracts over 2.2 million visitors annually. The park features the Big Four Bridge, connecting Louisville to Jeffersonville, Indiana. It hosts major events like the Fourth of July celebration, Forecastle Festival, WFPK Waterfront Wednesdays, and Thunder Over Louisville. The park also received the Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence in 2013, recognizing its successful urban design and positive economic and social impact.