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Riverfront park

Overview: Riverfront park is rated 4.6/5 from 101 Google reviews. Visitors say this park offers a great place to enjoy the river, whether it's for a walk, to watch the boats, or to admire the incredible mural wall and steel sculptures.

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4.6(101 reviews)

Visitors say this park offers a great place to enjoy the river, whether it's for a walk, to watch the boats, or to admire the incredible mural wall and steel sculptures. They also highlight the beautiful older homes in the area and the opportunity to see trains, tugboats, and helicopters.

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Address121 N Water St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, USA

Phone(573) 339-6340

City pageCape Girardeau

Imported fromCape Girardeau, MO

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Bruce InCharlottea year ago

After enjoying two beers at nearby Many Good Things Brewing, I walked a bit along the riverside. No barges passing this time but it was still an amazing view that goes north around the bend and south to see the beautiful Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge. Some seating here and a few captions, don't miss the "high water" marks on the floodwall. Holy smokes!

Amy Huntera year ago

We just parked to look at the river. There was a train going north as the flooded river rushes south. The mural wall is incredible! The steel/iron? sculptures are amazing! The older homes in the area were a delight to admire. That bridge.. watched a tugboat swiftly going against the current pushing two barges! An all black or Army green helicopter flew overhead, too. Not sure who it was, or why they were there. Maybe someone owns one? Enjoyed the day.

Michelle Mangrum2 years ago

One of my Favorite places to get grounded and sit and be. The River wall Mural is Amazing. Be sure to peek at the angel wings to the north and other artwork and sculptures along the wall and grounds. It is always fun when one of the magnificent "Queen" paddlewheelers stops by for a docking and visit. They are a sight to behold.

Ben G2 years ago

I grew up here, so this area has been many different things over the years. But now it's a spot I stop at each time visiting Cape. I wouldn't plan an entire day out here unless you REALLY like one bridge and a handful of tugboats. If you're adventurous and the river is low head south past the trails below the overlook built on the old bridge ramp. Or drive there. I don't care. There are engravings in the rocks from the Seminary students from 130 years ago.

IGGY HOUZ7 months ago

Beautiful walk along the river on both sides of the mural wall.

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Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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