$15M Riverfront Park for Play and Learning Opens in Louisville KY

A brand-new, $15 million riverfront play park is now open in Louisville, Kentucky, and it's designed to allow visitors to play and learn!

Designed For Inclusion and Engagement For All

Louisville Tourism took to Facebook to share the news of the new playscape that they say has been designed to be both "inclusive and engaging" for visitors of all ages.

PlayPort Is aThree-Acre Science-Based Park and Playground

The new park, or PlayPort as they call it, is now part of Waterfront Park, and spans across three acres and features science-based play and learning opportunities.

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PlayPort Incorporates 'Authentic Artifacts'

Located in the Portland neighborhood of Louisville and featuring "authentic artifacts", the PlayPort has been created to honor the rich history of the Ohio River, and its significance to the Louisville community.

Caufield's Novelty via Facebook; Canva

Part of the park's phase IV expansion, the $15 million, three-acre science-based play and learning area includes an epic playground that pays homage to the Ohio River’s rich cultural and industrial heritage with authentic artifacts converted to play structures. - Louisville Tourism

Special Signage and QR Codes Offer Info and Hands-On Opportunities for Learning

Thanks to a partnership with the Kentucky Science Center and Waterfront Park, PlayPort also includes special signage throughout the park and playground that includes educational content, as well as play prompts, and even special QR codes that can be used to view videos offering simple, hands-on opportunities for learning.

Take a Virtual Tour of Waterfront Park's New PlayPort

You can take a virtual tour of the new PlayPort in the video below that was shared to Instagram by Louisville photographer, @spacecowboy_af.

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Where to Find Louisville's PlayPort

PlayPort can be found on Rowan Street between 10th and 12th. See below for additioanl photos of the park shared by neighboring business, Caufield's Novelty.

[SOURCE: Louisville Tourism]

Louisville's Waterfront Park PlayPort

Check out these photos of Louisville's PlayPort located at Waterfront Park that were shared by nearby Caufield's Novelty.

Gallery Credit: Kat Mykals

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Gallery Credit: Kat Mykals