It's been over 6 years since we visited this skating rink and about as long since I've skated. Link to hours and more info below. There is a convenient tent to keep warm next to the rink and a snack shop next to the ticket booth overing hot coco, soft pretzels / nachos and cheese https://www.metroparks.org/ice-rink/ I noticed that I definitely wasn't taking as many risks, but could still skate. I loved bringing my little one, and that there were green plastic skating gliders for beginners. You can rent skates but if you buy your own your feet probably won't hurt after 30 minutes of skating. Nicole had a cramp in one of her feet from the skates she rented. read more

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This was a really fun trip! The ice skating was just 10 dollars with rentals. The ice was resurfaces every few hours. It only took 20 mins to resurface. The best thing we're the green beginner stabilization devices. With out these our kiddo should have had a hard time but with them, she could race around the ring. We were here about 7 years ago before this trip and it was pretty Much the same. Timeless. There are snacks available for purchase and a "tent" To warm up in. read more

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This park is located in the heart of downtown along the......you guessed it, Great Miami River. There is metered street parking along the street in front of the park, as well as in a reasonable walking distance. The meters are free after 6PM on weekdays and on weekends. You will also find a bus stop out front of the park. I really like this park. It is not very big, but still very picturesque and soothing as the river goes by. There is also like a small waterfall near the center of the park and a large covered pavilion at the end of it. The waterfall area is a favorite for kayakers navigating Rivers Run. The park has an ice rink from November to February and they host other seasonal events like the The Five Rivers Fountain of Lights (splash pad), Fitness in the Park, Music at Lunch, and many other festivals including Dayton Celtic Festival, Germanfest Picnic, the Hispanic Heritage Festival. Bikes rentals and a snack bar are available during the Summer. Dogs are welcome, but they must be leashed and under control at all times. This is an awesome park to jog as it takes you on a loop across two bridges. FYI, it is connected to the nation's largest paved trail network. It is also a nice park to kick back and relax. I loved the gliders that are placed in the park overlooking the river. There is some seating near the sidewalk that forms a narrow plaza and are situated around rectangular shaped pools of water. Ahhhhhh! There are also some tables and chairs under a futuristic awning right off of the river that would be a nice place to have some lunch. The park is well maintained and clean. I really like its design. They had a couple of guys working on it while I was there. This is an excellent escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city. You can make this an adventure day and visit the nearby War Memorial and other attractions as well. read more

During a recent 4-day stay in Dayton, RiverScape Park became a favorite spot to relax and unwind each afternoon. This beautifully-maintained urban park is located downtown, along the Great Miami River. On our first evening, we were pleased to find that the park was kicking off their summer festival season with food trucks, a live Celtic band in the pavilion, and more. Paved paths wind around flower beds, sculptures, shaded benches and more. Steps lead down to the lower level which consists of a paved path that follows the river. This area is complete with benches, gliding chairs, and an unusual-shaped awning for picnicking right on the river's edge. There is a low area in the river with a small waterfall that was a favorite for those wih kayaks and canoes. There was something so relaxing about sitting on a glider and watching the river flow by. Walking the path at sundown was very romantic. I know that if I lived here I would be a frequent visitor. I understand that there are events throughout the year, with a Celtic fest in July, ice skating in the winter, and more. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed. Street parking is free on weekends and after 6 PM on weekdays. read more

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RiverScape is the park in the heart of downtown Dayton, many year round festivals happen here at the MetroPark with the annual Celtic Fest being the biggest attracting 100,000 visitors over 3 days the last weekend in July. In the winter you can find ice skating at the park, its just nice to walk around the park see the many Daytonian inventions featured at the park and they have real restrooms. Don't miss RiverScape MetroPark the next time you're in Downtown Dayton! read more

This is a very beautiful Park! There's also free street parking on the weekends. Otherwise the is metered street parking. The views here are beautiful, and in the winter there's even ice skating! When I was there over the weekend, it wasn't too busy since it was early in the morning. The only people who were there were homeless people and people walking around trying to catch Pokémon. I really like the swinging chairs they have set up along the park. When you're in it, you have a nice view of the river. The water is low right now though, since they're doing construction. I can't wait to see what it looks like when construction is complete! Oh, they even have bike rentals here, so you can rent a bike and take it all the way up to WPAFB! read more

For downtown, is a nice scenic place to sit and relax. Rent a bike if you like and go on the trails. Little Fountains to run in during summer for the kids. Ice skating in the winter. Snack shop available. The fountains on the river are very beautiful downside: only a little amount of green space, but what is here has flowers and bushes. read more

RiverScape MetroPark - Monuments and poems all around like this one - Parks Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

The park is beautiful and well maintained, over the past few years they have really done a lot to make the park gorgeous amd it is working. From ice skating in winter to pokemon playing all year long, for a walk or a bike ride or even to see some entertainment in the pavillion, you are never at a loss for something to do here. Last weekend we took the bike path starting here, through Island Park and on to Wegerzyn Gardens and it was lovely. The path was well maintained the whole way. read more

RiverScape MetroPark - View from the lower path. - Parks Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

I adore riverscape metropark! It's such a wonderful addition to downtown. In the winter they have ice skating in the summer there's a bike path,paddle boats and sprinklers for kids to play in. They also cell snacks and ice cream there. It's a great place to have a picnic,take a walk or take advantage of the boot camp classes that are held there! read more

RiverScape MetroPark - Riverscape metropark waterfall. No climbing! - Parks Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

This place is cool. Posted pictures. Worth more than I can write. Came here during a festival. You should too during the summer. Lots to do. read more

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Beautiful grounds. Parking difficult when there are other events nearby, like a game down the street. This is partly due to the viaduct.

My family comes here every year to ice skate. So much better than the indoor rinks in the area. Staff is always friendly and the place is well kept. Not a whole lot to say - definitely enjoyable for the kids and adults alike if you like ice skating. read more

This is a pretty nice place to walk around. It's also not very crowded. It also seems excellent for bicycling. read more

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Ok, so you hear bad things about downtown Dayton and that there's nothing to do not to mention the crime rate, etc etc. The City of Dayton has really made a concerted effort to change this view of downtown and Riverscape is a prime example. The whole area is super clean and well kept, plants and flowers are expertly planted and tended to. Wonderful view of downtown and they even have some large two person porch swings to sit in, relax and take in the sites. A nice place to take a romantic after dinner walk. I've heard they even have paddle boat rentals on the weekends, haven't tried that one yet but it's on our to do list! read more

Brought the niece and nephew here for their first experience of Ice Skating after Thanksgiving. I had a little bit of trouble finding parking (because it is street parking), but it wasn't that crowded at noon and we had a blast. The skating served its purpose to provide a fun activity and an outlet after being cooped up in home during Thanksgiving. Prices for use and skate rental were great. read more

The free concert series here are awesome!! Really brings some life to Dayton. This past Friday they had a bluegrass show and it wAs a really great band! read more

Waited in like for 45 minutes to ice skate then was told they were closing early and we wouldn't have time to skate complete waste of time absolutely no customer service read more