Staying at a nearby hotel for the weekend visiting the Legacy Sites, I strolled here to watch the sunset over the river. The park itself is accessible through a tunnel with train tracks above it. Once through, the park itself is large with docks, an amphitheater, benches, restrooms, and more. The views from the river are beautiful at sunset! read more

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Quiet, relaxing, and complete with river tours and an eatery or two on our road trip back home. Loved the interspersed artwork here and there, history markers, and lots of benches for seating in Alabama's capital. Our furchild enjoyed exploring too! Please note parking is not available at the direct riverfront. You need to park on the street behind the railroad tracks. read more

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I visited Riverfront Park while in Montgomery. It was definitely on the list of things to see. Most recently it was famous for some unsavory activity. To be honest it's just a river front with a boat parked docked there. There is also a chair there too. If you know then you know. Hopefully some positivity will find it's way back there again. On this day it was hot but peaceful. read more

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I'm sure this park is nice during the day, but it felt super sketchy at night... maybe it was the whole walking under a tunnel thing. However, during the holidays they do have a holiday event set up here and on New Years they had people walking on stilts and all sorts of stuff. This is also where you go to get on the Harriott II Riverboat. read more

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I ain't gonna lie, this was the one thing that I wanted to see when I came to the city. I mean, when your riverfront is host to an unscheduled brawl, it certainly piques the interest of the public. This wasn't some little brawl either, when it was all over national news and social media...we all saw it, I don't need to go into it anymore. I attempted to visit this on a few occasions while here. The closest I got was the entrance gate. I honestly loved this approach to the area, they solved the problem of the train tracks that would have hindered access. The underpass from the downtown area to the riverfront, amazing. You can also access this underpass from a stairway from the left when heading to the riverfront. The walkway was well lit and wide. Allowing for crowds to pass through the area with ease. If you go towards the downtown area you enter the celebrity walk area. When I went to visit the one night it was closed to the public. They were closed because of the danger of flooding. There wasn't any, but with storms rolling through before my arrival and the one we had while there, they were being cautious. Better safe than sorry. But remember to bring your own chair when necessary. read more

Riverfront Park - Parks Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Took a slow stroll here to absorb it all. There isn't much to see but I was drawn to visit the park based on its history, being one of the locations enslaved Africans were shipped to be bought and sold and to learn the history of the confederacy in the area. While I appreciate the significance of the place, it was difficult at times reading and learning about what took place at this very spot. That noted, the tunnel entrance was clean and well lit The Harriett II steamboat IS docked here. Available for cruises that include diner and entertainment on board. There are other tour boats you can ride on the river as well for a fee. There is a display wall that highlights a chronological history of Montgomery. Also on site is the Amphitheater and Baseball stadium. Very informative read more

Riverfront Park - Riverfront Park - Parks Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

The area is smaller than you expect on the map, however it's quaint and a great backdrop to the area. There's a small amphitheater that looks perfect for a small venue concert, though could easily get overcrowded given the size. The walking trail stops now with a gate on one side over the bridge and into a parking garage, however there is an extended ability to follow a map...just not on the water, more through town. What struck me most was the lack of people until I realized that the city is pretty much a ghost town (and I am not exaggerating) on the weekends. If you get 3 blocks off the water you pass 4 people in 30 minutes, which explained the 4 people we saw on the grass and handful of couples enjoying the view on the water. Worth a stop - just a 10-15 minute one, not really a walking area. The monument with the tiles of the capital was super cool. Each one has multiple colors to it and was hand picked to make the tile mural - highlight of the Riverfront. read more

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Ugh i expected it to be a nice place ... i walk all over and i never found the way to the park or trail then i realized the way was under the big RIVERFRONT sign thingy.... But i found it right when i was leaving and i didn't go.. i did walk around and it was very boring i saw some buildings that have restaurants with an 80s vibe then i saw an sketchy homeless in one of the chairs looking at me and my son weird , so i made my way back to my car... i wish i knew what else to do in this city !! read more

Had a great time today at the splash pad. Brought my daughter and her friend here for a playdate. Came early on a weekday, around 10:30am, they had the whole place to themselves for a good hour and a half. So I would say most people bring their kids late morning till noon. This would be a marvelous place to fly a kite or have a picnic. read more

Riverfront Park - Parks Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

A beautifully manicured landscape with a view of the Alabama River! We saw a few ppl exercising or just walking big their dogs! There is also a Sand Bar on the grounds Donaldsonville, La read more

It was a quiet morning at the park when we stopped by. A nice amphitheater sits on the edge of the river and the baseball park is right behind the park. Great spot for a picnic. Look for the historical wall - great timeline of Montgomery history. Also look for the marker about the Flood of 1961 - see attached picture, but to appreciate it, you have to go see in person. read more

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