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The poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar carved into the walkway on the west end of the park are always good reading and take on new meaning as falls arrives downtown along the river. Run or just watch the Ghosts ‘n’ Goblins 5K just in time for Halloween. As the season changes, so does the park with the interactive fountain transformed to the outdoor ice rink arrival and opening the weekend after Thanksgiving (weather permitting). |
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- About The Park
Formerly Van Cleve Park, 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
to laser light and music shows, to pedal boats and even outdoor ice skating in winter.
Beautiful floral plantings, hanging baskets and fountains make RiverScape the Miami
Valley?s favorite community gathering place.
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- History
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The idea of RiverScape grew out of a strong yearning to reunite downtown Dayton
and the Great Miami River. Since the levees were built through downtown to corral
the river after the horrific flood of 1913, Dayton has struggled with its relationship
to the Great Miami River. This beautiful waterway, flourishing with wildflowers
and birds in the shelter of the levee, wound through downtown Dayton while most
of us barely noticed it was there. The river corridor bikeway was begun in 1976
and eventually linked to cities throughout the region, yet there was still no solid
link between the river and downtown. By the 1990s, people were clamoring to get
down to the river.
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- Accessibility
RiverScape is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are welcome on the ice rink. RiverScape
MetroPark received a certificate of excellence from the Access Center Dayton in
recognition of our efforts to ensure that people with disabilities have complete
access to the communities in which they live.
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- Directions & Public Transportation
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Directions
RiverScape MetroPark is located in Downtown Dayton at 111 E. Monument Avenue between
Patterson Boulevard and N. Jefferson Street. Take I-75 to First St and head east.
Turn left on Patterson Blvd. And left onto Monument Ave. The park is on your right,
along the river bank.
Public Transportation
RTA Bus Routes to 5, 11, 16, 17, 18 & 19
Routes 5, 11, 16, 17, 18 and 19 (south) pass directly in front of the park. There
is a bus stop (southbound) at Festival Plaza on Monument Avenue between St. Clair
and Jefferson streets. From Third and Main streets, RiverScape MetroPark is three
blocks north to Monument and one block east into the park.
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- Conservation
Located along the Great Miami River in Downtown Dayton, this urban park can be an
excellent place to watch migratory and resident birds such as Great Blue Herons,
waterfowl, and gulls and even animals such as beaver and snapping turtles.
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Visitor Information
Live Webcam View of Park
GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.764206
Longitude: -84.190992
Park Hours:
Open 365 days a year including Christmas and New Years Day.
Flying Dog Hours
May 19-Sept 28, 2008
Mon. ? Sat. 11 a.m. ? 10:00 p.m.
Sun. - 1 p.m. ? 10 p.m.
Parking:
Metered parking is free weekdays after 6 pm and all day on the weekends. There are
over 30 parking garages/lots in the downtown area.
School Group Tours:
InvenTours is an exciting, educational program to give children the opportunity
to learn about the many famous inventions and inventors from the Dayton area.
Pet Policy:
Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed and under control at all times. We ask that
guests please leave their pets at home during events.
Additional Phone Numbers:
(937) 278-2607 Ice Rink
(937) 278-2607 Pedal Boat, Bicycle Rentals
(927) 281-1333 Flying Dog Food Pavilion
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Park Features/Amenities |
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There is something happening year round at RiverScape MetroPark located in downtown
Dayton. Amid the beautiful landscape gardens, flowering pots, hanging baskets and
reflecting pools, the park hosts a full range of activities including free summer
weekend concerts, parent and preschooler programs, major community festivals including
the Dayton Celtic Festival, the CITYFOLK Festival, Taste of Miami Valley!, the Lebanese
and Hispanic Festivals and more.
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