RiverScape MetroPark
RiverScape MetroPark
4.5
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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This popular park, found along the Great Miami River in the heart of Downtown Dayton, is a hub of activities for all ages -- from concerts and community events to bike rentals. Beautiful floral plantings, hanging baskets and fountains make RiverScape the Miami Valley's favorite community gathering place. Always open.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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cenzt
Ohio19,854 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
Great trip. We arrived at approximately 4:30 pm and made our way inside the park. There was a walking trail that took us alongside the river, that provided for some great sweeping views of downtown Dayton. We were also able to walk across a bridge and snap some great pictures of the river. There were several water features available for kids to play in, along with benches and tables to sit at.
Tip: I recommend spending an hour here if you truly want to see everything.
Tip: I recommend spending an hour here if you truly want to see everything.
Written September 14, 2024
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zeek_aldredge
CinCity19 contributions
Nov 2013 • Family
The Metroparks did a fabulous job on thier flagship entertainment and winter gives a perfect background for days to ice skate or bike the bikeway to or from the downtown riverscape and downtown activities. Some food there and each year it gets some better but I would rate the food a 4 out of 10 and the wait for food really sucks if it is busy. apck a backpack lunch. The mark district has one flaw There are Rangers EVERYWHERE and pretty stoic. You know the thumbs on you there and god help you if you have a beer on thier property and its not a sanctioned event. but enjoy as it is alot of money spent on a grand location on the river. and, they have really cool gardens and pools to watch the street irchens watch you.
Written November 25, 2013
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Ab42187
Miamisburg, OH240 contributions
Jun 2011
I agree with other travelers that it is a nice and peaceful place to spend some time at. Even though it is in downtown Dayton you do not hear all the noise associated with it. This is a nice park to walk right by the Great Miami River and enjoy your views. This past Winter (2010-2011) they opened an Ice Skating rink. During the summer they have many different entertainment options.
Written June 13, 2011
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nubbin34
chillicothe,ohio1 contribution
I had the pleasure of spending time at Riverscape. I enjoyed the water fountains,landscaping,various informative plaques.We had the pleasure of hearing a young man play his trumpet at rivers edge so it echoed from the concrete wall across the river. Interesting to read and see tributes to Frase inventor of the pull tab. There was such a variety in such relaxing surroundings it is difficult to do it justice. Time well spent.
Written August 27, 2007
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KatieVirginia
Virginia74 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
A lot of cities have walking paths along their rivers. We walked Dayton's at both night time and during the day and were impressed. It seems to be kept up nicely and felt safe. The lights on the river were beautiful at night. The swings, statues and fountains along the trail were fun. It looks like there are fun concerts and other events if you are there at the right time.
Written October 2, 2018
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mcdh4561
Fredericksburg, VA554 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
This is a lovely riverwalk through downtown Dayton. The walk is well-kept and there are many nice swinging benches to sit in and take in the view. Don't miss the Wright Flyer. One word of Caution-there is a sketchy element here-panhandlers, mostly, but one can never know.
Written May 1, 2018
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Melston
Springfield, IL373 contributions
Jul 2015 • Business
It's cool Dayton has done so much with their riverfront. The fountains and plantings really make this a place that is inviting. The kids love the splash fountains! We were there during the Celtic Festival, and the park was the perfect venue!
Written July 26, 2015
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mjclmc
Grand Blanc, MI156 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
We actually saw the fountains from I-75 and decided to take a pit stop to check them out. We happened to walk right into the Irish Festival. A great time. The rivet walk was nice, good bike path for families. Definitely worth the stop.
Written July 25, 2015
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David W
McFarland, WI1,012 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
Who would have thought that there were great paved bike trails all though the Dayton metro area. This stretch takes you all through the downtown area, through several parks and even up several switchback to the top of Huffman Dam. The view from the top is a 360 degree experience and it makes you wonder how they build this dam after the "big flood". The bike path also takes you by the air force base and museum. We even saw a deer strolling along the path as we sped by, There are lots of places to "get on" the path so just find a beginning point and start peddling. After all the Wright Bros had a bike shop before they built planes!!
Written July 7, 2015
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ArtfulExistence
Dayton, OH175 contributions
Jul 2014 • Solo
This park is stationed smack dab in the middle of downtown Dayton with the river right next to it. There are lots of festivals that take place at this location, which is perfect because there is a massive stage for performers. There are also tons of activities at Riverscape to include work out sessions that are FREE and other exciting activities. I highly recommend checking this place out, especially when there is a festival or activity taking place.
Written August 22, 2014
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B. Kind
Charleston, South Carolina
There are tons of city meters and inexpensive parking structures.
Written September 1, 2020
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