Experience
The wheel, the water, and the riverfront, open to everyone.
The river is the amenity
The riverfront is the point. Esplanade opens 1,600 feet of the Ohio River to everyone, with a working marina, a wheel above the water, and public space designed for all four seasons.
The Marina
Permanent and transient slips welcome boaters to the North Side, with a public pier, a river safety facility serving local, state, and national agencies, and houseboats planned for sale, lease, or a night's stay on the river.
The Ferris Wheel
The Wheelhouse at Ferris Place carries a 200-foot observation wheel with enclosed, climate-controlled cabins that run year round, honoring George Ferris, the North Sider who invented it.
The Current
A multi-level culinary and entertainment destination featuring a curated mix of dining and event space with sweeping views of the Ohio River and amphitheater. Large operable walls blur the line between indoors and out, connecting guests to the energy of the public realm.
Trail, green, and ice
The rebuilt Heritage Trail runs the length of the site past the amphitheater and the public green, and the splash plaza becomes an ice ribbon in winter.
Ask us about Esplanade
Questions about the marina, an event, or anything else on the riverfront? Tell us what you are after and the right person will follow up.