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    Kennedy Park

    5.0 (1 review)

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    Southside Riverfront Park & Trail - "The catbird cries out"

    Southside Riverfront Park & Trail

    4.3(25 reviews)
    4.2 miSouth Side

    Yay! So much better since they got rid of all the weird tents camped along what should be a family…read morefriendly trail. After many years of walking my dogs on the trail, i had to take a hiatus because the trail started feeling unsafe; and it took a lot for me to feel that way. I've biked, roller-bladed, dog-walked and used the trail to commute for years and preferred it to walking the city blocks. Being a camper of the "leave no trace" philosophy, the unkempt camp sites set up along the city trails with trash blowing around was pretty distressing. And, it was disconcerting to see odd groups of people walking in and out of the bushes with paper bagged liquor bottles at all times of day. It was sooo very nice to walk along from 18th street access to 10th and not see anything out of step with the beautiful trees, grass and river views. I walk the trail to relax, and for the first time in a long time, I was able to.

    The park is located long the river in the South Side and connects to the Three Rivers Heritage…read moreTrail system. This green space was once a barge for the steel industry. There's an amphitheater for live shows and performances. It's a newer or more modern area that provides respite from the city chaos just steps away.

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    Southside Riverfront Park & Trail - Occasionally there is a squirrel that comes over and stands on it's hind legs to beg for food.  I just think that it is adorable.

    Occasionally there is a squirrel that comes over and stands on it's hind legs to beg for food. I just think that it is adorable.

    Southside Riverfront Park & Trail - Near sunset one day two mallard ducks swimming near the boat launch.

    Near sunset one day two mallard ducks swimming near the boat launch.

    Southside Riverfront Park & Trail - Cabbage white butterfly on the trail somewhere.

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    Cabbage white butterfly on the trail somewhere.

    Kennedy Park - parks - Updated May 2026

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