We're thrilled to announce that Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale was named #7 on the list of USA Today's 10 Best Riverwalks across the US! 

Location

Two miles inland from the Atlantic shoreline, Fort Lauderdale's Riverwalk runs along the New River from its west boundary in Sailboat Bend to its east boundary at Laura Ward Plaza. The Riverwalk District is a 3 square mile area which includes the 2.5 mile linear walk along the New River (on both sides) and includes the following additional parks:

• Bubier Park 
• Cooley’s Landing
• Esplanade Park
• Hardy Park
• Huizenga Plaza
• Peter Feldman Park
• Laura Ward Plaza
• Sistrunk Park
• Smoker Park
• Stranahan Park

Amenities & Things to Do

Initiated in 1986 with a $7.4 million investment, the park has been a catalyst for over $1.5 billion in public and private redevelopment along the New River. And the investment has paid off! Whether you're looking to relax, explore, or play, the Riverwalk District offers a little something for everyone. 

• Events & Happenings (like Tunes on Top, a new weekly live music series local musicians at Tunnel Top Plaza (Las Olas Blvd & SE 6th Ave) on Wednesdays & Fridays from April 9 to May 30, 2025. (View artist lineup)
• Pathways
• Seating
• Public Art
• Facilities
• Pet-Friendly
• Near to shopping & historic districts:
  •  Las Olas Shopping District 
• Near to attractions, entertainment, dining options such as:
  • Museum of Discovery and Science
  • Historic Stranahan House
  • Broward Center for the Performing Arts
  • NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
  • History Fort Lauderdale
  • Las Olas Shopping District 

• Free water trolley that makes designated stops along the north and south banks 

Head to goriverwalk.com to get more information on Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale. 

About Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale:

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale oversees a 3 square mile area known as the Riverwalk District which includes the 2 1/2 mile linear walk along the New River on the north and south side and includes 10 additional parks located in the Riverwalk District. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale is a charitable nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization responsible for the planning, programming, beautification and promotion of Riverwalk Park.

The organization is composed primarily of volunteer private citizens and overseen by a board of directors. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale works closely with the City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, the Downtown Development Authority of Fort Lauderdale, and other important partners in the public and private sectors in overseeing the development, activation and growth for the Riverwalk linear park and downtown Riverwalk District. It is through these partnerships that they work to produce events and activities benefiting the Park and the city. 

These events and activities have made Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale an invested participant in the growth of Fort Lauderdale and the Riverwalk District in Downtown.