More kids and families than we could count staying cool in the water. The city has more than just this hidden jem. Prepare yourself to get wet if you go there.

My wife and I saw these steps during our duck boat tour. We made note of where they were because we wanted to come back with our kids. I'm very happy we did. My kids must have gone up and down these water steps about...More

A day out with the teenagers yielded this as one of our stops. They loved jumping around in the water and taking pictures with the city backdrop. The water is mostly ankle deep- perfect for little ones to cool off on a hot day and...More

This is just a short walk from the Carnagie Science Center, which was a pleasant surprise. Kids of all ages were there enjoying themselves, and it was refreshing to wade in the knee-deep water. The only disappointing thing was some people wouldn't pick up after...More

We walked to the water steps from across the river in downtown. When we got there, there were a lot of people around, but there was not any water in the steps! Perhaps we arrived too late. It would have been nice to see with...More

Check out the Water Steps for a fun little free spot to play and/or cool down. The water is chlorinated and we saw kids of all ages enjoying the steps. They are a nice and beautiful place to stop and rest when you’re strolling Northshore...More

We stayed at a hotel across the street from the water steps so my two kids went back a few times. The steps are right on the riverfront on the North Shore. Great views of the city! The kids enjoyed walking on the water steps...More