Welcome to our social map!
We want to be sure the Belvedere works for the broadest range of people and uses so we are actively soliciting feedback and input. Our goal is to have the Belvedere active most of the time with lots of events and lots of people coming and going. In order to achieve this, we need to find out what types of events and activities people want to see there.
That is where you come in! Please review the site map and think about what types of activities you would be interested in participating in, or what types of features you'd like to see in the various zones. That will inform our design and help us ensure we are providing the right infrastructure and amenities to meet the needs of the public.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas, we greatly appreciate it.
Layla George, Project Executive
layla@bygeorgeconsultants.com
Event Lawn
What types of events would you like to see on the event lawn?
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
move the event lawn to the city plaza/SG area to borrow building shade and open views across the river. avoids high use conflicts with KCPA
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
I would love to see more events focused around the current assets around the park, focusing on events that aren't one-offs.
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
extensive shade (trees, trellis, etc) and comfortable backed seating to accommodate people of all ages and abilities, reduce noise from I-64
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Music!!
A weekday farmers market for downtown workers/residents
Food truck day (maybe the Wednesday food trucks move here)
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Music brings people together! Events for kids and events with fun and food.
25 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
I would like to see more international events bringing iconic performances/acts from around the world and celebrating our global diversity.
24 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
The Performing Arts Center is right there, why not have special events/performances outdoors?
24 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Parents, stroller focused, not giant cars.
21 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
I’d like to go to a bluegrass music festival
20 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
I would love to do yoga here.
19 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
I’d like to see the Louisville orchestra play here
Play Space and Water Feature
What types of amenities would you like to see in the play area?
29 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Add water fountain show with light like as Las Vegas belligo hotel.
28 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Bathrooms, water bottle refill station, climbing structure, bring in elements from Bernheim
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
make it interpretive, sculptural, and engaging...not another standard play/spray area
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
provide shade and comfortable seating for care givers.
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
I would love to see urban nature play, something like Summit Park in Blue Ash, OH, something where you could connect to nature.
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Shade!! Shade everywhere!!
Ample seating for caregivers
Simple, modern, colorful play structures appropriate for a wide range of ages
21 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
A decommissioned tugboat for exploring, and shade
20 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Spray pad
River Plaza
What would you like to see or do at the river plaza?
9 April, 2026
Anonymous says:
Places to sit - like there are now. Low concrete walled flower beds - but have someone actually maintain the plants.
29 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Add green space project
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
the terminating destination should be linked through and connect to main street to attract people into and through the spaces
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Spaces to view the river, and and sit and relax. None of that fluffy weird waffle bowl design.
24 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
I want to not hear any cars.
24 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Boating storage for kayaks and other small bikes and scooter parking. Protected bike parking
23 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
watch the sunset
21 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Yoga, tai chi, mahjong, chess, lunch
20 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Have dinner.
20 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
History of the falls
River Garden
What would you like to see or do at the river garden?
28 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Children playing in the water.
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
artful and interpretive design that celebrates the river and local ecosystems
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Space for reflection, places to be fully immersed in nature and not feel like your in a downtown space, take Olmstead's lead!
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Native KY plants that tell a story about the ecology of the river
24 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Native plants to KY and the falls of the ohio
21 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
I’d like to sit with a friend and watch the river traffic (under shade)
Sculptural Garden
What would you like to see or do in the sculpture garden?
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
don't hide this space in the corner. Create a strong viewshed to draw people in from Main Street.
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
LOCAL ARTISTS! Cannot emphasize that enough, we need to feature a local artist, and enough with horses we get it.
24 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Inspiration should be found from Setas de Sevilla (Spain). A perfect concept for such a central space/park….that would be iconic!!
21 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
I like a landscape garden area with rooms anchored by sculptures (and some seating)
20 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
the statue of York
City Plaza
What types of events or activities would you like to see at the city plaza?
29 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Video billboards and add event month or week.
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
All kinds of events, play off the surrounding context, get us downtown for more than the little one-offs!
24 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Bike tours pedestrian tours, non car options
21 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Ping-pong tournament
20 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Food trucks and market stalls
19 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
I'd like a weekly farmers market here
Main Street Entrance
What types of activities or features would you like to see at the Main Street entrance?
29 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Pls add bike lane and tree
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Street trees, an iconic entry, maybe like Armstrong park in NOLA or any of our fabulous Lou based parks.
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
GREAT paving!! Something that really animates the ground plane. And something sculptural/vertical to catch your eye. Lots of “Street” trees!
24 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Some kind of shading, whether it be from larger trees or built canopy.
24 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Sheltered electric and water for any vendors and stalls similar to Findlay Market
21 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
The entrance should be structural and iconic, also a great photo moment
20 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
A place to start a foot race
River Connection
What ideas or feedback do you have for the river connection area?
27 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
CONNECT TO IT, honestly get rid of that darn highway, its a hinderance on our riverfront.
21 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
A staircase with several levels of landings for observation. Importantly there should be something at the bottom worth visiting.
20 March, 2026
Anonymous says:
Binoculars