Riverside Park is 87 acres and runs along the beautiful Rock River, with an artesian well, three scenic overlooks, picnic areas, pavilions that seat 100 to 200 people and have grills, and boat launches for boating and fishing. The Ice Age Trail runs through the park, featuring the Devil's Staircase portion of the trail. Recreational facilities include an accessible splash pad , Kids' Zone play area, horseshoe pits, a kids' zipline, disc golf course, and shuffleboard, tennis and dedicated pickleball courts. In the winter, enjoy sledding and cross country skiing. A concession stand, operated by the Friends of Riverside Park and located near the shuffleboard courts on the north end of the park, is open seasonally on weekends. The north end of the park is closed to motor vehicle traffic during the winter. Both the North and South Pavilions can be rented with a beer/wine permit. Click here for pavilion rental and beer/wine permit information or contact the City of Janesville Parks Division. Click here to open an interactive Story Map of the park.
The Riverside Park Splash Pad season is mid-May through mid-September, open daily 10 AM to 8 PM.
- 87 acres
- Restrooms
- Pavilion(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Concession Stand
- Trails
- Playground Equipment
- Boat Launch
- Pier
- Pet/Dog Friendly Sept 16 - May 14 (on leash)
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Pickle Ball
- Disc Golf
- Horseshoes
- Shuffleboard
- Fishing
- Sledding
- Cross Country Skiing
- Cross Country Skiing Trails
- Snowshoeing
- River Setting
- Scenic Views
- Wooded
- Free Parking
- Pet/Dog Friendly
- Grills
Admission Fee: Free
Hours: The park is open from 5 AM to 11 PM, with restroom facilities available April 15 through October 15. The splash pad is open daily 10 AM - 8 PM from May 19 through September 16, 2018. The north end of the park is closed off during the winter.
Address: 2600 Parkside Dr - Janesville - WI, 53548
Phone: (608) 755-3025