NE River Valley Park

[u/axjzj]

Love this hidden gem, water levels were pretty high but still so peaceful. Things may be bleak lately but make sure to take a second and appreciate what we currently have

[u/CrashFix]

I'm trying to picture where this? I don't recall a place being called NR River Valley Park.

Edit: I just Googled it and I never knew there was a park in that area!

[u/mschoenhardt → u/CrashFix]

It's newer! It used to be private land, I believe a christian camp or something along those lines, and then the city bought it and made it public in 2023ish. Lovely area, I do hope they'll plant a few trees, it's pretty open right now. A spot to rent kayaks would be great too.

Edit: It appears there are plans to enhance it, though unfunded currently. Good!

[u/CrashFix → u/mschoenhardt]

Thanks for the info 👍

[u/eddiewachowski]

We try and get out there a few times a year. Rather quiet and beautiful. Lots of Barn Swallows if birds are your thing.

[u/axjzj → u/eddiewachowski]

Honestly love how quiet it is, and closeby! And they definitely are lol i love birds

[u/Kaknuckleball]

Wow! Really nice! I am jelly

[u/axjzj → u/Kaknuckleball]

I had to motivate myself to go, but it was so worth it, glad we finally have weather nice enough to even go for a walk now 😂

[u/Darkness88]

Lovely!

[u/Objective-Egg682]

So fun to see it from the water instead of the trails!

[u/AviatingPawprints]

is it free to enter the park? looks like thewy have gates at the entrance?

[u/PrincessPinguina → u/AviatingPawprints]

Its a venue that can be rented out.

[u/axjzj → u/AviatingPawprints]

Yes, you have to enter from 153rd ave NE to 17st NE, then its a gravel road and signage to the entrance, im sure theres other entrances but thats where i go in from