(Dublin, Ohio) — In the heart of downtown Dublin, Ohio, along the Scioto River and adjacent to The Dublin Link pedestrian bridge, the all-new Riverside Crossing Park will open more amenities to visitors as it nears completion in spring 2022.
Starting Friday, Oct. 22, visitors to Riverside Crossing Park, located at 6635 Riverside Dr., will get to experience the park’s lower plaza, shared use paths, south lawn and water features. While these features are substantially complete, crews will continue some work in the area. The north lawn and other greenspace will remain closed to allow the grass and other landscaping to establish and is expected to open in spring 2022.
The City of Dublin plans to have a formal ribbon-cutting and opening celebration for Riverside Crossing Park at a later date to be determined.
In addition to these new amenities opening at Riverside Crossing Park, a pedestrian tunnel located at the north end of the park will also open Oct. 22, allowing people to safely cross under Riverside Drive at John Shields Parkway.
“We are excited to open more amenities in Riverside Crossing Park, and come late spring 2022, Riverside Crossing Park will officially join Dublin’s extensive 60+ parks and greenspaces,” says Parks & Recreation Director Matt Earman. “Envisioned as one of Dublin’s most important civic and natural spaces, the Park encompasses both sides of the Scioto River to further enhance and connect Historic Dublin and Bridge Park.”
Here is a look at the distinctive features at Riverside Crossing Park:
Upper Plaza and Pavilion
- Shaded gathering space with lighting
- Men’s, women’s, and family restrooms (all universally accessible)
- Gas fireplace
- Seating area with tables and chairs
- Overlook of the Scioto River
- Custom guard railing that utilized the leaf and branch patterns from trees along the river
- WiFi access points
- Trash and recycling receptacles
- Green roof
- Power service available for permitted events
Lower Plaza
- Ample bench seating
- Flowing water feature that provides a relaxing ambiance
- Seating with tables and chairs
- Lighting for use in the evening
- Trash and recycling receptacles
- WiFi Access
- Trees within the plaza that require special soil cells and irrigation placed below the pavement, which allow the trees to grow within the urban plaza space
- Boulder play area with artificial turf and fall attenuated padding
- Power service available for permitted events
Large Water Feature / Stairway to Lower Plaza
- Picturesque water feature
- Built-in amphitheater style seating next to the water feature
- Lighted stairs to walking paths
- Seating area with tables and chairs
- WiFi Access
Shared Use Path
- Accessible shared use path along the river
- Connections to Riverside Drive
- Pedestrian tunnel connection on the north end of the park to cross under Riverside Drive at John Shields Parkway
- Benches along the shared use path closest to the river
- Trash and recycling receptacles along the main path
- North overlook with benches just off the main path
- South overlook with benches just off the main path
- Northern boulder respite area with a grass path connection (just north of the Northern Overlook)
- Southern respite area (just south of the Pavilion)
- Power provided in locations for permitted events
- Connections to other shared use paths and parks
- Path connections to shared use paths along Emerald Parkway and S.R. 161
- Path connection to Kiwanis Riverway Park on the southern end of Riverside Crossing Park
Great Lawn Area
- Expansive lawn area for recreational use (area closed until late spring 2022 to allow for grass to establish).
Riverside Crossing Park is the newest addition to a broader system of regional parks and local recreational systems, linking to these assets through extensive shared use paths, water recreation access points and scenic natural connections.
The east side of the park is elevated outside of the floodplain and will be a center for activities, public gatherings, cultural events and recreational programs.
The west side of the park will be a more naturalized area with connections to the Indian Run greenway, water access and trail systems. The first phase of trails, which includes a loop trail in the open area under the pedestrian bridge, will begin construction later this year and will continue into next spring. Future trails to the north and south are included in the Park’s Master Plan and will be programmed in the City’s Capital Improvements Program budget in the near future.
To learn more about Riverside Crossing Park and to see a live view of the park, visit BridgeStreet.DublinOhioUSA.gov and follow the City’s social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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