Rivergate Park
Rivergate Park preserves public access to one of Cleveland's natural assets - the Cuyahoga River - by transforming a vacant, concrete-covered 6.5 acre site into green space and the center for low-impact recreational use of the river for rowing, kayaking and dragonboating.
Rivergate benefits recreational organizations, promotes healthy lifestyles, environmental sustainability and is an economic development catalyst for the area.
Recreation:
Rivergate is the home of the Cleveland Rowing Foundation, which currently has 10 rowing programs, as well as The Cleveland Dragon Boat Association. Rivergate is providing kayaking through Cleveland Metroparks' Institute of the Great Outdoors.
Location:
Rivergate is strategically located to other park sites including Hart Crane Park, the future Skateboard Park, Canal Basin Park, the Towpath Trail and the Lake Link Trail to Wendy Park/Whiskey Island.
Environmental sustainability:
Rivergate Park currently consists largely of concrete and gravel, with little vegetation. CRF will add trees, grasses and other plant life native to the banks of the Cuyahoga in an environmentally sustainable manner. Adding green space and building Rain Gardens will enhance the aesthetics of the property, reduce storm water runoff and improve water quality. Current buildings will be enhanced with energy efficient solutions, while new structures will incorporate green building practices.
Proven economic development catalyst:
River-based recreational facilities like Rivergate Park encourage residential and retail development. Similar river-based park and recreation projects in Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Oklahoma City, and Philadelphia have transcended rowing.
Expanded programming & community outreach:
The additional space at Rivergate Park will allow CRF to expand existing programs, and add additional programs. The America Rows in Cleveland and CMSD (Cleveland Metropolitan School District) Rows programs will allow Cleveland youth an opportunity to participate in an inclusive rowing and mentoring program.
Public support:
Rivergate Park received significant financial support from many key donors in the area including The Cleveland Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation, Peter B. Lewis, Case Western Reserve/Spartan Alumni Rowing Association/Paul Buchheit, MetLife Foundation, The Xavier Nicholas Foundation, Parker Hannifin Foundation, The Lubrizol Foundation, The Louise and David Ingalls Foundation, Scranton Development Corporation and Forest City, ArcelorMittal and The Alton F. and Carrie S. Davis Fund
We would like to thank all of our very generous donors who helped fund the Rivergate Park capital campaign.
Rivergate Park Map:
Click here to download a map of the Rivergate Park site.
Donate to Rivergate Park:
The need to fund the Rivergate Park the capital campaign continues, so please do your part to help bring the vision of Rivergate Park to life.
Rivergate Park preserves public access to one of Cleveland's natural assets - the Cuyahoga River - by transforming a vacant, concrete-covered 6.5 acre site into green space and the center for low-impact recreational use of the river for rowing, kayaking and dragonboating.
Rivergate benefits recreational organizations, promotes healthy lifestyles, environmental sustainability and is an economic development catalyst for the area.
Recreation:
Rivergate is the home of the Cleveland Rowing Foundation, which currently has 10 rowing programs, as well as The Cleveland Dragon Boat Association. Rivergate is providing kayaking through Cleveland Metroparks' Institute of the Great Outdoors.
Location:
Rivergate is strategically located to other park sites including Hart Crane Park, the future Skateboard Park, Canal Basin Park, the Towpath Trail and the Lake Link Trail to Wendy Park/Whiskey Island.
Environmental sustainability:
Rivergate Park currently consists largely of concrete and gravel, with little vegetation. CRF will add trees, grasses and other plant life native to the banks of the Cuyahoga in an environmentally sustainable manner. Adding green space and building Rain Gardens will enhance the aesthetics of the property, reduce storm water runoff and improve water quality. Current buildings will be enhanced with energy efficient solutions, while new structures will incorporate green building practices.
Proven economic development catalyst:
River-based recreational facilities like Rivergate Park encourage residential and retail development. Similar river-based park and recreation projects in Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Oklahoma City, and Philadelphia have transcended rowing.
Expanded programming & community outreach:
The additional space at Rivergate Park will allow CRF to expand existing programs, and add additional programs. The America Rows in Cleveland and CMSD (Cleveland Metropolitan School District) Rows programs will allow Cleveland youth an opportunity to participate in an inclusive rowing and mentoring program.
Public support:
Rivergate Park received significant financial support from many key donors in the area including The Cleveland Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation, Peter B. Lewis, Case Western Reserve/Spartan Alumni Rowing Association/Paul Buchheit, MetLife Foundation, The Xavier Nicholas Foundation, Parker Hannifin Foundation, The Lubrizol Foundation, The Louise and David Ingalls Foundation, Scranton Development Corporation and Forest City, ArcelorMittal and The Alton F. and Carrie S. Davis Fund
We would like to thank all of our very generous donors who helped fund the Rivergate Park capital campaign.
Rivergate Park Map:
Click here to download a map of the Rivergate Park site.
Donate to Rivergate Park:
The need to fund the Rivergate Park the capital campaign continues, so please do your part to help bring the vision of Rivergate Park to life.
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