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    Riverwalk Linear Park

    4.7 (36 reviews)

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    A very vibrant lizard in the park. Super cool to see!
    Angela R.

    My first visit to Riverwalk Linear Park was quite the adventure! I honestly didn't know what to expect so it made my day more exciting to see what was in store at this beautiful park. I came here twice, but it seems that the weekend is the best time to come if you're wanting to see a more livelier park, with more people, boats cruising and the party scene. There was quite a variety of boats/yachts cruising along the river. Some consisted of booze cruises, free water taxi's, a variety of tour boats, and I even spotted a cute Tiki bar floating along the river. I was also surprised to see the $600 million dollar Wanderlust yacht! It was pretty mind blowing in person. The few restaurants they have here were open at noon during the weekend, but if you're coming on the weekday, expect them to be open closer to the evening. It was mainly the Wharf and Rivertail that had special hours. There is plenty of seating available to sit and watch the boats cruising by, but some are directly in the sun, so bring a hat or umbrella for coverage incase you can't find a spot in the shade. The best part for me at this park was getting to see Iguanas casually strolling through the grass. I was blown away at how huge they were! They were like little dinosaurs. I kept hearing of possibly seeing reptiles, but to actually come across them unexpectedly was a little scary at first, but once I seen them slowly walking away from me; all was good. You don't see anything like this in California lol. I really loved seeing the beautiful vibrant green lizards! You can spot them hanging out in the trees or bushes. I recommend taking a close look at the beautiful trees that surround this park. I spotted air plants; which I have never seen growing on a tree. It was so cool to see the beauty of nature in a different environment than what I am used to seeing. The tropical vibes here are magical.

    Gazebo
    Robert S.

    This Linear Park always has something going on....it could be walking, jogging, kayaking, boating, sailing, picnicking, or attending a live music event. Last night we went there for the Rhythm and Brews event, sponsored by Funky Buddha. It was so much fun. They had a live music band playing 60s, 70s and 80s songs. They had lawn games for the kids like corn holes and connect four and they had food trucks and beer tents. The setting is one of the prettiest and they keep this park very clean and tidy....very seldom you see trash laying around. There are plenty of trash receptacles and people care about maintaining this park. A treasure in the downtown Fort Lauderdale area.

    Stranahan house located right on the riverwalk
    Sarah P.

    A super cool area in Fort lauderdale. A nice walkway running alongside the river, great spot to be and see all the boats going up and down. It is also near the very nice and popular Las Olas THE main street n hub where all the shops and restaurants are. The Riverwalk also passes historical Stranahan house. Definitely worthy of a visit.

    Ariel W.

    This park provides a beautiful stroll along the New River from the Old Fort Lauderdale Village and Museum up to Esplande Park across from the Museum of Science and Discovery. Along the way you can make use of any of the benches and picnic tables lining the river. There are also two beautiful gazebos that can be rented for use during weddings. Majestic old trees line the path. A fixture in this area is the River House, a historic building that has been used on and off through the years as a restaurant. After being closed it seems to be open again as a cafe offering catering. It is so nice to see it open again because the location is spectacular. Also along the river is an over sized Adirondack chair painted with a welcome from Ft. Lauderdale perfect for a tourist picture. During the winter holiday season this area is decorated with lights to coincide with the Winterfest Boat Parade. You can often see some of the parade boats docked here before the event. Nearby is Himmarshee Village, an area with a lot of dinning options. After a meal this is the perfect spot to take a stroll and watch the boats cruise down the New River.

    Rachel M.

    I love love love the outdoors. Even if it is scorching hot outside, humid as can be, I'll find a haven of slight coolness or shade, I will survive. Excited to run into the Riverwalk. I'd never been before. It is a perfect place to play with your dog, take a walk, jog, or bike ride, see the pretty river, and the surrounding buildings. There's a water taxi stop here too. I really like it here, and I can't wait to come back, and see more. Museum of Discovery and Sciece is across the street from the Riverwalk. Also, that same street, SW 2nd street has a good amount of restaurants and bars to stop at.

    Lindsay Y.

    My daily countdown till lunch break aka beating the path of the river walk is the best part of my day! Nothing trumps the beauty of the water, boats and strolling down the pathway on a nice, sunny day. Even if you're in a lazy mood there are tons of benches to just kick back and enjoy your lunch on. One thing that's really cool about the area is the a outdoor bandshell/theater where they have live performances on several Wednesday's out of the month. There is also a small fountain that ppl gather around and an obstacle course where you can do sit-ups/push-ups etc. The river walk is also home to a number of various restaurants to choose from, including the downtowner, Briny's Irish pub and The Pirate Republic Bar. It's also the host of some really cool festivals such as; the seafood fest, stone crab fest and jazz fest. It's such a beautiful area of FTL and well worth checking it out for yourself!

    Bruce K.

    Jazz along the river on Sunday. Different bands set up in each of the different gazebos. Some folks dancing. Lots of room to walk and many people bring their dogs. Bring your lawn chairs! The cigarette and cigar smoke can be a bit annoying, but ti's outside and it seems that would be an exemption to the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act. Other than the music, there isn't much else here. It's a nice walk along the New River and you can look at the boats.

    Marqus R.

    Riverwalk Linear Park is a gorgeous absolutely splendid walkway with green spaces and beautiful views running along the north side of the New River. Unfortunately it is by name often confused as being a part of the 80 odd million dollar taxpayer nightmare and financial fiasco of an ill-conceived Las Olas Riverfront development. It's true that they were developed simultaneously and as a part of a singular plan but whereas the Las Olas Riverfront was singularly intended to be commercial in nature, Riverwalk Linear Park was not. The park was intended to be a people's park and remains a successful people's park today though parts of it do run along the abandoned store fronts and proposed teardown areas of Las Olas Riverfront development. One can hardly not be taken with a sense of awe when strolling Riverwalk Linear Park with the boating activities on the New River, the waters, the towering buildings, bridges, shade trees and scenery one encounters along the way.

    Looking out from the docks.

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    This was such a fun place to stop by on the trip . Grab parking and dinner , take a stroll down the waterfront

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    We really enjoyed this walk for a nice morning stroll. Beautiful scenery and lots of boats to watch. Highly recommend.

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    Nature walks are organized several times during the year and they are led by the Naturalist who is in charge of the Nature Center.
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