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Historic city-owned park along the Rock River in Janesville, Wisconsin

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Splash Pad

Splash Pad

The Riverside Park Splash Pad will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily between mid-May and mid-September 2024.

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Pickleball & Shuffleboard

Pickleball & Shuffleboard

As the weather warms and you’re looking for outdoor activities, you are invited to Riverside Park to take part in a number of sports, including pickleball and shuffleboard.

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Disc golf course

Disc golf course

The disc golf course located throughout Riverside Park is open for play. If you have any questions, please email Luke Hanewall or call him at (608) 436-3640.

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View the Riverside Park Story Map

View the Riverside Park Story Map

To celebrate Riverside Park’s centennial anniversary, the City of Janesville encourages the community to explore these amenities through a new virtual StoryMap. Take a unique look at this Janesville gem with an interactive tour of the park’s highlights. Users on

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Volunteers needed!

Looking for a community service opportunity, or just interested in giving back while getting some exercise outdoors? Join the Friends of Riverside Park during its next work day. These are held , weather-permitting, from March through October. Dates will be announced on this website and on the Friends of Riverside Park group on Facebook.

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Riverside Park North Pavilion

The City of Janesville allows groups or individuals to reserve a picnic pavilion or picnic grove for family reunions, picnics, wedding receptions, etc.

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About Riverside Park

About Riverside Park

Riverside Park is 87 acres and runs along the beautiful Rock River, with three scenic overlooks, picnic areas and pavilions, and boat launches.

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About F.O.R.P.

The Friends of Riverside Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2006 to revitalize and promote Janesville’s historic and scenic Riverside Park. In the past years, the Friends of Riverside Park has donated countless volunteer hours on park projects. All membership dues, honorarium

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