Big Four Bridge

Such a great thing for our downtown/​waterfront area. Beautiful view, I always feel safe walking it, even at 3am. Great place to take pictures, I have been to two bachelorette parties that made a stop here because it is free, pretty, and fun to do. There are usually a lot of people, especially in good weather but have never been too bothered by that. Only unfortunate is that the «no dogs» «no skateboards» rules are not enforced and people do not always clean up after their dog or you get run over by people on boards. Past that it is really a fun experience. Indiana side is my favorite because of the fountain and rainbow area while Louisville side is kinda just a good place to park but hey, you can’t have everything!

What a great addition to Louisville and Jeffersonville. It beckons you to do some walking and bicycling, and to get off your butt and out in the fresh air like we should be doing! I saw young families getting the kids off the couch, and some enviable folks who are getting into an exercise routine, an admirable journey! And why not? Its a great reason to spend quality time on yourself or with your family. Both sides of the bridge drop you off into nice parks with restaurants and other activities to explore on either side. Great Job Louisville!

Last night my fiancé and friends wanted to walk the bridge after dinner downtown. I was a little skeptical after previous incidents have occurred down there, but I braved it. and considering I’m in a workweek hustle on fit bit, the steps were definitely a motivating factor;)
The bridge was lit up in red and gold to honor the late Muhammad Ali, as those were the colors of his boxing gloves. It really was a neat sentiment. As we approached the bridge, there were several policeman at the bottom of the entrance. Their presence made me feel 100% safer.
Having policemen there was probably a good thing as I ran into several of my past students just hanging out on the bridge. I’m not sure what the attraction is for them, but from the «smell of things,» it seemed to be somewhere the kids could go with little to no adult supervision and kind of do what they wanted. There were several groups of teenagers just walking and talking the bridge with no supervision. Their presence did not take away the greatness of the walking bridge, or the experience that came with the evening, but I wonder if there is a curfew on how late the bridge is open to the public. Anyway…
As we walked up the bridge, you could see the city come to life as it came over the horizon of the Lincoln Bridge. Louisville’s skyline is one of my favorites and it truly is beautiful. At night, the river almost looks magical. it was a perfect evening for walking the bridge with your loved one and holding hands as jokes were made about «maritime law.» I have family coming in town in a couple weeks and they have requested to go to the walking bridge. I will probably stick with taking them during the day, but overall the experience was enjoyable. Oh, and once you get to the Jeffersonville side of the bridge, there is elevator music playing which makes for a nice ambiance. Didn’t actually make it to the other end of the bridge, but it looked nice from a far.

This is one of my favorite things to do for free in Louisville.
I am glad we up-​cycled something like this and it’s really cool to bring Jeffersonville’s adorable downtown with the unique shops and cafes within walking (or in my case, waddling) distance. I am also excited to try some of the Louisville things around the bridge, but I used to work and volunteer in Hoosierlandia so I enjoy a chance to walk back.
I’m also not a fan of heights or bridges so this is an exercise in not being a ninny for me.
Pro tip: there are several trash cans throughout the bridge, quit putting your rubbish on the ground.

So many places are… sketchy downtown…
NOT HERE! I felt safe and there were not to many crazy druggies here.
honestly I only saw one and he was smoking weed, so he don’t really count.
As for the view I am glad to finally see something that’s nice, fun, free, easy to get to and historical in Louisville. I travel a lot and out of the many cities I’ve seen Louisville hits the top 5 for dirtiness. However now I understand why. they put all their efforts in to the waterfront. Now if we could get them to clean the actual water ways… if we can find ways to clean our oceans why not our rivers that at some point will run into our ocean… just a thought Louisville…
But all in all it was one of my favorite places that I visited in Louisville Ky. It’s next to a college. they have dog training, body work outs, rowing, and water/​dry children play areas. along with a few restaurants. If you have time please visit. Because how many times in your life can you say «I walked across a river to another state.!»? Try never :)
Safety wise I give it a B in daylight hours
Have yet to go at night :/

Great space! Went here to check out «The Forest Rises» lights instillation, haven’t actually walked the bridge yet, but it looks beautiful at night and I look forward to actually using it and seeing more of what they have going on their during the summer.

What a nice thing to do on a warm sunny day. There’s parking conveniently located near both sides of the bridge, and the bridge is about a mile long so stroll at your leisure. Would like to come back in the summer when there’s more going on, as both ends had areas that would be great for festivals or outdoor performances. There were families and bicyclists, joggers, and just lots of people in general but didn’t feel crowded. Bring your camera and a picnic basket.

This is a beautiful bridge that connects Kentucky with Indiana. It’s a really short walk and can easily be walked in less than ten minutes one way.
Once you get to Indiana, you can probably explore the neighborhood too. There’s a brewery, candy store, bakery and some restaurants nearby.
Free parking nearby, and there are plenty of runners and bikers on this bridge as well. The views are nice of the river.
Best of all, this is free.

An awesome attraction to experience while in town. It’s not often I walk from one state to another but to do it over a river is amazing! A great walk that is right around a mile round trip with beautiful views!

Louisville has done a great job of restoring their downtown waterfront and of creating park areas along the Ohio River. The Big Four Bridge is an old railroad bridge that has been converted (restored) into a pedestrian bridge connecting downtown Louisville to Jeffersonville, IN. There are parks at both ends of the bridge and the bridge provides a great vantage point for watching traffic on the Ohio River.

Me oh golly gee! It was about time that Louisvile did something with the old train tracks. It took me quite a while to visit but I finally did — and I love it!
I got quite the workout walking up the ramp and down the opposite side in Indiana. It takes a lot longer than you would think to walk across and back.
When it comes to family fun — this is a go! You can walk, run, practice yoga, or bike this beauty! It is open in the morning and night for all :)
I would even recommend it for beautiful skyline views of Louisville or engagement photos etc. Go Louisville!!!

Gorgeous views! Nice breeze. Lots of space! Great for walking, running, biking, locals and tourists. lOVE the bridge

The bridge and surrounding park/​walkways/​Playgrounds are a nice FREE way to spend family time in Louisville. I’ve walked it in cooler weather and I’ve biked it in hot weather. I prefer cooler weather. The ramp up can be a challenge for those in wheelchairs, bikes, strollers but it doesn’t last long and the rest of the time it’s flat with partial shade from the bridge’s beams.
Yes, you can go into Indiana on the other side. If you are biking I recommend continuing down to the Falls of the Ohio for some more views of the Dam and a really nice museum that, amongst natural history, also educates on the area’s role in the Lewis & Clark Expeditions in the early 1800’s.
The views are great and the city keeps everything cleaner than the rest of the city. I will say the only restrooms, by the water park, are something out of a prison– movie scene but its a public restroom so what more can you expect?!
Bring Water and comfortable walking shoes. Check the forecast before you go and understand that parking is limited so on a busy day you will not park right by the entrance to the ramp.

What an amazing addition to the city. Being a Hoosier, I was BLOWN AWAY by the ability of Indiana to design and create such an amazing and beautiful space.
The lights on the bridge were lovely. I love the accessibility of the bridge for persons that use wheelchairs. Parking wasn’t bad on a Saturday night! I can see this paying off with concerts, live plays, etc.
Props L-​ville and Jeffersonville! Beautiful public space!

What’s not to like here? You get some exercise, a great view of the river and Louisville, and the novelty of checking out another state across the river. There are a few interesting bars across the river the Midwest and when you’re done take the short walk back South. It also is well lit at night so check it out.

I love to bring the kiddo down here. When you cross the bridge there is a little frozen yogurt place as well as a few cafes and a candy/​ice cream shop in Jeffersonville very close. Jeffersonville also made a nice little park area right at the bridge. On the Louisville side you have the splash park and play ground for the kids and some nice swings to sit in. Great place to cook out or just come down and get the kids out and burning off energy.

I’m so disappointed in myself that it’s taken me this long to get to the Big Four Bridge. What a wonderful addition to our city… err…cities?
The ramp on the Louisville side was a hike up, but parking far away from the entrance didn’t help. The bridge itself is expansive with plenty of room for people to walk, bike, pass each other, etc. I also appreciated the vendors at the base and on top of the bridge. Once across the bridge, my group and I had lunch at Big Four Burgers & Beer. It was really neat to be able to basically walk there.
I’m not even sure which side I liked best… both had great features. I liked the steps on the Indiana side! Much shorter walk to get down. I am a little bummed that pets aren’t allowed due to some ruining it for everyone, but I like that «romance» is encouraged (maybe they should elaborate on that one).
This bridge is not to be missed!

«How on earth does a bridge get a 5 star review?» is what you’re probably asking.
Well let me tell ya…
The Big Four Bridge is not like any other bridge. This bridge is… Made of steel and concrete… And goes across the Ohio River… OK, so maybe it is like every other bridge. But it’s still turbo neat having a large foot bridge that joins Jeffersonville, IN to Louisville, KY. It gets people out, and it gets them excited. People like the idea of walking to Indiana or Kentucky. And anything that gets people outside and gets them active deserves a 5 star rating, in my mind.

My girlfriend and I have been walking this bridge literally since the ribbon cutting ceremony! We love this place, it is the perfect length for an evening stroll or an early morning run. The beautiful views of the Louisville skyline and the Southern Indiana parks on either side sandwich the great views of the river and other bridges. At any given time people of all ages can be seen walking, riding bikes or even riding pedal carts that you can rent. We love walking the bridge at night when the sun is setting and the city lights of the city are beginning to dance on the water.
One of the best features of the bridge itself is the music that plays as you get to the middle! It’s nice to see the people react to the music once they begin to hear it!
We are very fortunate to be able to have such a wonderful bridge to enjoy so often! It will be something for people to enjoy for decades to come!

We had an awesome time walking the Big Four Bridge with our family! Beautiful view of the city skyline, and it’s such a nice experience for an outing alone, as a couple, or with friends and/​or family!
We parked on the Indiana side, due to flooding on the Kentucky side. There’s playgrounds, bathrooms, water fountains, and even an ice cream shop nearby!
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Highly recommended.