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RiverScape MetroPark, Dayton

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There is something happening year round at RiverScape MetroPark located in downtown Dayton. Amid the beautiful landscape gardens, flowering pots, hanging baskets and reflecting pools, the park hosts a full range of activities including free summer weekend concerts, parent and preschooler programs and major community festivals.
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  • September 7, 2017
    The heart of RiverScape is a big white permanent pavilion. Every other Thursday night in the summer, the Metroparks puts on a Big Band night. Live swing music, people dancing, people bringing lawn cha...  more »
  • August 26, 2017
    MetroPark is a great way to spend summer whether just swinging and reading or enjoying a festival. There are permanent porch type swings facing the water. Good for conversation, meditation or, again, ...  more »
  • August 15, 2017
    We went downtown to the Germanfest picnic at the waters edge in Dayton Ohio. A very nice park along the big Miami river. They actually shut down several roads to host the event. There was lots to do a...  more »
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  • June 15, 2017
    Beautiful downtown park that has a host of amenities. There are bike rentals in the summer and ice skating in the winter. If you're a bike commuter they have a private members only locker room. They have a great outdoor pavilion that hosts concerts in the summer and the ice rink in the winter. They are constantly adding events to their calendar which makes it a great place to find entertainment no matter the season.
  • June 26, 2017
    One of the many parks in the MetroPark system, RiverScape is a great location in Dayton to go visit. Paths run along both sides of the river; a water-jet shooting park lets kids run around during hot summer days. The paths are long enough to recreational 5k race, or short enough to just enjoy a conversation with a friend. I didn't feel threatened or scared walking around the area. A must see/do if you're visiting Downtown Dayton.
  • June 12, 2017
    Food stands, kids playing in fountains, great music, nice setting by the water. The walkway/sidewalk was beautiful with flowering plants. First time I've been there, well done Dayton!
  • July 9, 2017
    Great place to hang out. You can walk, bike, or even have some fun in a kayak here. Nice family atmosphere​. There are are also lots of pokestops and gyms for pokemon go players.
  • June 25, 2017
    Great place to lay out on a blanket with my wife and enjoy the sun! And when we get to hot we get in the fountains to cool off.
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Modern hotels with both executive suites and standard rooms are conveniently located downtown. Just outside this area are family-owned bed and breakfasts, which have fewer rooms but an abundance of character. Both locations offer easy access to sites in the downtown area.
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