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My granddaughter is a big fan so of course we had to visit. It was nice that it's been kept up and no trash left around. It's in a beautiful residential area.
I was passing through Aberdeen and decided to make a mini Kurt Cobain pilgrimage while I was here. I was in high school when the whole grunge movement exploded and was a huge fan of Nirvana. I can still remember where I was when they announced Kurt Cobain's death. I had just left work and was listening to the radio when they broke the news that he had committed suicide. I remember having to pull over because I was in shock over the news. The city of Aberdeen itself isn't much to look at. This park was turned into a memorial to Kurt years after his death. His childhood home is a couple of blocks away and this was the park that he frequented as a teenager. The park has many memorial pieces that pay tribute to Kurt. The area under Young Street Bridge where Kurt Cobain would hang out is covered in graffiti. Young Street Bridge crosses over the murky Wishkah River and is the inspiration for the Nirvana song "Something in the Way". The lyrics are etched on an aluminum plaque in the park. Other memorial pieces include a guitar sculpture, a likeness of Kurt and quotes from him on a headstone. The park itself is very small and it doesn't take long to see everything. There were some homeless people hanging out when I was here. I saw other fans walking around taking photos and paying tribute to Kurt Cobain. The neighbors at the house next to the park have several signs that ask to leave them alone. I am guessing that they must get many visitors or get mistaken for Kurt's childhood home.
This is the tiniest little park and worth at least coming to once just because. Kurt cobain is... nostalgic. It's interesting to see whoever created the park refer to him as a hero, but I mean, ok. If you drive one street over and up a couple blocks you can see what they say was his childhood home. There's a sign on the screen door. Only enough room for 2 people to park. But you could park up the road and walk. There's a bench to sit and watch the wishkaw. And bring old shoes if it's not summer because yes, it's muddy.
It's a tiny, TINY park, with one picnic table (which someone was sleeping on when we went), one guitar statue, one sign and the neighbors have a directional sign with warnings from what we saw. However due to the nature of some sketch guys lounging in the park, we did not go further than the guardrail at the end of the street. But it is very cool to be in a place where Kurt Cobain grew up and hung out at. A small bridge over the muddy banks of the Wishkah.
It meant a lot to me and I'm glad I went. Kurt died 8 years before I was even born but he seemed like a really cool person and I've thoroughly enjoyed learning about him. Unfortunately, a lot of the original writing and pictures are not viewable anymore from sun damage, stickers, and graffiti. Although I don't think he himself would've minded that:) It's not clearly marked and parking is just on a neighborhood street, but you make do.
Kurt Cobain Memorial Park, aka Cobain Landing and Kurt Cobain Riverfront Park, is a small park that was originally created by local residents Tori and Marcia Kovach and Denny Jackson. When they moved away, it was transferred to the city of Aberdeen...a city that for many years refused to acknowledge Cobain in any official way. Parking is at the end of a dead end street and there's not much space there. Tip: if there's room when you arrive, do the 3 point turnabout thing and point your car opposite the park so you don't get inadvertently boxed in. Before there was this park, it was a place where Kurt liked to hangout, under the bridge on the muddy banks of the Wishkah River (just beyond the park itself). He lived a very short distance away so it would be an easy walk to escape to this place on the river. After Kurt's death, this is where friends and family gathered to spread a portion of his ashes into the tidal Wishkah River. Today, you'll find a large guitar sculpture that is covered in graffiti...notes to Cobain from fans that have traveled from all around the planet to pay tribute to the artist that changed, and some say saved, their lives through his music and lyrics. There's also a memorial marker with quotes from Cobain etched into the stone. One of the quotes reads "wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are." It's good that this park exists. It's a place for fans to gather, pay tribute and maybe get a feel for the place that played a significant enough role in his life that he wrote songs about this place. At the beginning of this review I mentioned how Kurt's hometown has largely ignored his life (and death). I'm happy to report that, just days before writing this review, the Aberdeen City Council unanimously voted to make February 20th (Cobain's birthday) Kurt Cobain Day in Aberdeen Washington.
This park made me really happy and I'm glad we took the time to stop on our drive from Portland to Seattle. I don't understand the bad reviews , not sure what anyone would expect from a free park maintained by a small, rural town. A few reviews mentioned the neighborhood is bad. It was quiet. Not sketchy, just poor. The entire point of memorializing a legend's hometown is to understand modest roots.
There isn't any parking and it is not clearly marked; we did drive by the location on our way to the park. When we finally got there, it is in a residential area near Kurts childhood home. A town that once was a drug ridden place is starting to be re-vamped. There is a clear sign from one of the neighbors about the park and the trash that is left behind. but what this monument stands for, is so much more- it is meant to honor the fallen musician and pay homage to the roots of grunge music. I found it was a proper way to honor the musiclover in me while paying respects to Kurt and his music.
High school is waaay over so I'm not, like, obsessed with Nirvana or Kurt Cobain anymore, but it was still neat to go. Now if you're obsessed, go. But if you're not obsessed, don't go unless you're already in Aberdeen. We finished all our hiking with Olympic National Park and stayed in Aberdeen for 1 night. I think Aberdeen is a natural pit stop for most people doing ONP. The next morning we had our breakfast at the park before hitting the road for Olympia and Seattle. You could study all the signs and take pics and finish up in 10-15 minutes. It's a really small park by a bridge by a river. It was just us so it was quiet. You'll feel safe in the sunshine because Aberdeen is a quiet sleepy town. The park is at the edge of a residential neighborhood where super regular people live. Wear your hiking shoes. Toms will not do. I was so paranoid about stepping on needles, so I watched the ground. I don't know why people would give this 1-2 stars. It's free; no admission. And it's a place to reflect for a short moment about his writing and his words and to think about this town that influenced his music. I think he's really important to music history. He def deserves a better memorial and he's one of the most famous things to come out of Aberdeen, but you'll see that this is a poor town. Like I said, come if you're obsessed. The town itself doesn't have much. I loved the restaurant Mia-C. But that's about it. There's a 7/11. If you're not obsessed, actually research and make a plan so you're not disappointed.
Visited the Kurt Cobain Memorial Park. No real parking area that I could find. Directions take you to a no outlet/end of road area. Tight side road neighborhood parking. Luckily, I have a small car and was able to maneuver around the other cars parked. No restrooms and no paved trail. A few benches and table to sit if needed. The park is very small but views of the river are amazing. Under the bridge is some garbage, graffiti and pigeons. The statues of Kurt's tribute were nice with some graffiti. If you bring children please be aware of waters edge and no guard rails to stop from falling. Also bring old shoes when raining since it is muddy.
No parking, it's located on a dead end street and you will have to park in front somebody's house!
I'm not too sure if this park is worth going to numerous times. It isn't that big of a park. It's more like a small pie slice shaped park that goes under a nearby bridge in which Kurt Cobain apparently used to spend a lot of time. The park isn't a total bust however and there are very fitting contributions to the singer there. There is a great guitar statue and signs in which you can read up on the spot. Going under the bridge is interesting... lots of graffiti Nirvana style. If you go to other sites that have Nirvana history (like Viretta Park for example) graffiti is almost a staple when visiting these places. Part of the grunge following and the other part is simply because people can. If you want to go up to the back corner underneath the bridge be careful... the embankment is slippery and steep. There is a house right by the park that apparently has gotten lots of visitor traffic over the years with inquiries about if they knew the singer, if they were a gift shop and so on. The home owners made a sign right by the park that covers all of the general questions people have presented to them which actually is informative and amusing. There is no parking for the park. You will either need to park your car across the bridge by a school or try to park in the residential neighborhood the park is in. The park is the dead end for a street and if you don't plan on spending a great deal of time at the park you could probably get away with it but if you plan to do something long term best park in a designated parking area where other cars are parked. If you enjoy rock history and Nirvana history then this park is worth a stop. I really enjoyed Nirvana back in the day and have gone to Viretta Park and gone past some houses where Cobain used to live in Aberdeen and Olympia but this Nirvana fan is okay with just going to this park once... just to say that I've been there and move on.
As a tribute to Kurt, it reflects a really rough and grungy spot as you would expect. There's no parking, just a residential street with a area under a bridge converted to a makeshift park. The benches, statue and plaques are there, but every aspect of the park is both solemn and gritty. As others have noted, there's graf, drug paraphernalia, trash (today there were multiple shopping carts and a vacuum) and I feel like you probably get most of the same vibes Kurt must have gotten spending time here. The park seems empty most times. I was the only person there for the hour I was hanging around, except for the random bike riders coming over the bridge. I'm actually relieved it wasn't something really tidy or manicured which isn't what I picture Kurt would like as a legacy for his music. Anyone that's a Nirvana fan should pay their respects here. I did and it was an experience.
3 months ago
Not much here and nothing special to see except some signs and sculptures as tributes to Kurt Cobain. Everything was covered in graffiti to intensify the grunginess. It's creepy under the bridge, so it's probably better for people who appreciate this type of vibe and views of the water. There's random goose poop throughout the park and under the bridge. I had to find out the hard way after my dog rubbed on some in the grass. Luckily, they have a big open garbage can here. The only parking is on the street in front of houses. read more
I really liked how this memorial park did not do too much with the bridge and kept true to what Kurt Cobain likely sat by and saw when he would come here to find peace in solace, or inspiration in the scene. Couple of sculptures with descriptions that pay tribute to Kurt Cobain of what this place meant to him and I thought that air guitar stand was so funny. Mini hike that you can do through the woods, but I get scared bc I was by myself. So, I did not go in myself... but, this is a 3 minute walk away from the childhood home of Kurt Cobain, which you cannot enter because it is private property, but there is a description to read by the front of the fence gate. How cool it is to see the neighborhood that was origin of Kurt Cobain! read more
9 months ago
My granddaughter is a big fan so of course we had to visit. It was nice that it's been kept up and no trash left around. It's in a beautiful residential area. read more
I was passing through Aberdeen and decided to make a mini Kurt Cobain pilgrimage while I was here. I was in high school when the whole grunge movement exploded and was a huge fan of Nirvana. I can still remember where I was when they announced Kurt Cobain's death. I had just left work and was listening to the radio when they broke the news that he had committed suicide. I remember having to pull over because I was in shock over the news. The city of Aberdeen itself isn't much to look at. This park was turned into a memorial to Kurt years after his death. His childhood home is a couple of blocks away and this was the park that he frequented as a teenager. The park has many memorial pieces that pay tribute to Kurt. The area under Young Street Bridge where Kurt Cobain would hang out is covered in graffiti. Young Street Bridge crosses over the murky Wishkah River and is the inspiration for the Nirvana song "Something in the Way". The lyrics are etched on an aluminum plaque in the park. Other memorial pieces include a guitar sculpture, a likeness of Kurt and quotes from him on a headstone. The park itself is very small and it doesn't take long to see everything. There were some homeless people hanging out when I was here. I saw other fans walking around taking photos and paying tribute to Kurt Cobain. The neighbors at the house next to the park have several signs that ask to leave them alone. I am guessing that they must get many visitors or get mistaken for Kurt's childhood home. read more
This is the tiniest little park and worth at least coming to once just because. Kurt cobain is... nostalgic. It's interesting to see whoever created the park refer to him as a hero, but I mean, ok. If you drive one street over and up a couple blocks you can see what they say was his childhood home. There's a sign on the screen door. Only enough room for 2 people to park. But you could park up the road and walk. There's a bench to sit and watch the wishkaw. And bring old shoes if it's not summer because yes, it's muddy. read more
It's a tiny, TINY park, with one picnic table (which someone was sleeping on when we went), one guitar statue, one sign and the neighbors have a directional sign with warnings from what we saw. However due to the nature of some sketch guys lounging in the park, we did not go further than the guardrail at the end of the street. But it is very cool to be in a place where Kurt Cobain grew up and hung out at. A small bridge over the muddy banks of the Wishkah. read more
2 years ago
It meant a lot to me and I'm glad I went. Kurt died 8 years before I was even born but he seemed like a really cool person and I've thoroughly enjoyed learning about him. Unfortunately, a lot of the original writing and pictures are not viewable anymore from sun damage, stickers, and graffiti. Although I don't think he himself would've minded that:) It's not clearly marked and parking is just on a neighborhood street, but you make do. read more
Kurt Cobain Memorial Park, aka Cobain Landing and Kurt Cobain Riverfront Park, is a small park that was originally created by local residents Tori and Marcia Kovach and Denny Jackson. When they moved away, it was transferred to the city of Aberdeen...a city that for many years refused to acknowledge Cobain in any official way. Parking is at the end of a dead end street and there's not much space there. Tip: if there's room when you arrive, do the 3 point turnabout thing and point your car opposite the park so you don't get inadvertently boxed in. Before there was this park, it was a place where Kurt liked to hangout, under the bridge on the muddy banks of the Wishkah River (just beyond the park itself). He lived a very short distance away so it would be an easy walk to escape to this place on the river. After Kurt's death, this is where friends and family gathered to spread a portion of his ashes into the tidal Wishkah River. Today, you'll find a large guitar sculpture that is covered in graffiti...notes to Cobain from fans that have traveled from all around the planet to pay tribute to the artist that changed, and some say saved, their lives through his music and lyrics. There's also a memorial marker with quotes from Cobain etched into the stone. One of the quotes reads "wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are." It's good that this park exists. It's a place for fans to gather, pay tribute and maybe get a feel for the place that played a significant enough role in his life that he wrote songs about this place. At the beginning of this review I mentioned how Kurt's hometown has largely ignored his life (and death). I'm happy to report that, just days before writing this review, the Aberdeen City Council unanimously voted to make February 20th (Cobain's birthday) Kurt Cobain Day in Aberdeen Washington. read more
6 years ago
This park made me really happy and I'm glad we took the time to stop on our drive from Portland to Seattle. I don't understand the bad reviews , not sure what anyone would expect from a free park maintained by a small, rural town. A few reviews mentioned the neighborhood is bad. It was quiet. Not sketchy, just poor. The entire point of memorializing a legend's hometown is to understand modest roots. read more
5 years ago
There isn't any parking and it is not clearly marked; we did drive by the location on our way to the park. When we finally got there, it is in a residential area near Kurts childhood home. A town that once was a drug ridden place is starting to be re-vamped. There is a clear sign from one of the neighbors about the park and the trash that is left behind. but what this monument stands for, is so much more- it is meant to honor the fallen musician and pay homage to the roots of grunge music. I found it was a proper way to honor the musiclover in me while paying respects to Kurt and his music. read more
High school is waaay over so I'm not, like, obsessed with Nirvana or Kurt Cobain anymore, but it was still neat to go. Now if you're obsessed, go. But if you're not obsessed, don't go unless you're already in Aberdeen. We finished all our hiking with Olympic National Park and stayed in Aberdeen for 1 night. I think Aberdeen is a natural pit stop for most people doing ONP. The next morning we had our breakfast at the park before hitting the road for Olympia and Seattle. You could study all the signs and take pics and finish up in 10-15 minutes. It's a really small park by a bridge by a river. It was just us so it was quiet. You'll feel safe in the sunshine because Aberdeen is a quiet sleepy town. The park is at the edge of a residential neighborhood where super regular people live. Wear your hiking shoes. Toms will not do. I was so paranoid about stepping on needles, so I watched the ground. I don't know why people would give this 1-2 stars. It's free; no admission. And it's a place to reflect for a short moment about his writing and his words and to think about this town that influenced his music. I think he's really important to music history. He def deserves a better memorial and he's one of the most famous things to come out of Aberdeen, but you'll see that this is a poor town. Like I said, come if you're obsessed. The town itself doesn't have much. I loved the restaurant Mia-C. But that's about it. There's a 7/11. If you're not obsessed, actually research and make a plan so you're not disappointed. read more
Visited the Kurt Cobain Memorial Park. No real parking area that I could find. Directions take you to a no outlet/end of road area. Tight side road neighborhood parking. Luckily, I have a small car and was able to maneuver around the other cars parked. No restrooms and no paved trail. A few benches and table to sit if needed. The park is very small but views of the river are amazing. Under the bridge is some garbage, graffiti and pigeons. The statues of Kurt's tribute were nice with some graffiti. If you bring children please be aware of waters edge and no guard rails to stop from falling. Also bring old shoes when raining since it is muddy. read more
I'm not too sure if this park is worth going to numerous times. It isn't that big of a park. It's more like a small pie slice shaped park that goes under a nearby bridge in which Kurt Cobain apparently used to spend a lot of time. The park isn't a total bust however and there are very fitting contributions to the singer there. There is a great guitar statue and signs in which you can read up on the spot. Going under the bridge is interesting... lots of graffiti Nirvana style. If you go to other sites that have Nirvana history (like Viretta Park for example) graffiti is almost a staple when visiting these places. Part of the grunge following and the other part is simply because people can. If you want to go up to the back corner underneath the bridge be careful... the embankment is slippery and steep. There is a house right by the park that apparently has gotten lots of visitor traffic over the years with inquiries about if they knew the singer, if they were a gift shop and so on. The home owners made a sign right by the park that covers all of the general questions people have presented to them which actually is informative and amusing. There is no parking for the park. You will either need to park your car across the bridge by a school or try to park in the residential neighborhood the park is in. The park is the dead end for a street and if you don't plan on spending a great deal of time at the park you could probably get away with it but if you plan to do something long term best park in a designated parking area where other cars are parked. If you enjoy rock history and Nirvana history then this park is worth a stop. I really enjoyed Nirvana back in the day and have gone to Viretta Park and gone past some houses where Cobain used to live in Aberdeen and Olympia but this Nirvana fan is okay with just going to this park once... just to say that I've been there and move on. read more
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As a tribute to Kurt, it reflects a really rough and grungy spot as you would expect. There's no parking, just a residential street with a area under a bridge converted to a makeshift park. The benches, statue and plaques are there, but every aspect of the park is both solemn and gritty. As others have noted, there's graf, drug paraphernalia, trash (today there were multiple shopping carts and a vacuum) and I feel like you probably get most of the same vibes Kurt must have gotten spending time here. The park seems empty most times. I was the only person there for the hour I was hanging around, except for the random bike riders coming over the bridge. I'm actually relieved it wasn't something really tidy or manicured which isn't what I picture Kurt would like as a legacy for his music. Anyone that's a Nirvana fan should pay their respects here. I did and it was an experience. read more
7 years ago
OG fan of Kurt Cobain so of course I had to stop and see the statue. I feel for the folks living next door having to deal with people like me constantly coming through. Worth the pit stop if you are a legit fan and it was awesome sharing it with Kurt Cobain's newest fan, my teen daughter. Be respectful, take your pictures and take a moment to appreciate all the jams he brought us! read more
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What an awesome place! I loved it there! Just recently discovered this memorial park existed and since I was always a huge Kurt Cobain AND Nirvana fan I just HAD to go check it out. OMG, it was so touching. Just knowing Kurt used to hang out under this bridge means so much. And reading all the heart-felt notes and stuff written on the underside of the bridge to/for/about Kurt almost brought me to tears. This memorial park is long-overdue! I'm so glad it's here, and I'll certainly go there on a regular basis now. Rest In Peace, Kurt Cobain!!! read more
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Nice little area to remember a legend. Too bad there was drug paraphernalia under the bridge & on the the small table by the guitar. Not gonna lie, was kinda disappointed. Should be something a lot nicer there. read more
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A very unique place for a memorial, located in a quaint residential setting. The area is fairly well kempt but the area under the adjacent bridge has plenty of litter, including condom packages. The memorial to Kurt is very plain and basic; you can tell it wasn't an expensive project. But, at least something is erected in this area for Kurt. read more
10 years ago
I loved my visit to Aberdeen. It gives me even more appreciation for Kurt, having come out of Aberdeen and making his dreams come true. I miss you Kurt I miss Nirvana We went to his childhood home as well. It was a really cool experience. One that I will never forget. read more
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