Riverview Park
Interactive Park Map
About the Location
Riverside Location and Features
Riverview Park is an 11-acre public park located along the Cedar River in Kent, Washington. Acquired in 1979 using Community Development Block Grant funds, it has become an integral part of the city's Cedar River Greenway System.
The park offers visitors scenic views of the Cedar River and provides access to the Cedar River Trail, a popular route for walking, jogging, and cycling. The area features open meadows and soft-surface trails leading down to the river, where visitors can launch small watercraft.
Conservation and Education
Riverview Park plays an important role in local conservation efforts. It contains interpretive displays that educate visitors about the area's ecosystem and wildlife.
The park is particularly notable for its salmon habitat, with interpretive signs describing the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe's historical use of the Cedar River and highlighting the endangered Chinook and Sockeye salmon that spawn in the river below.
Park Improvements
In 2014, the park underwent improvements including the replacement of an old bridge spanning the Cedar River. The new structure is a single-span, pedestrian aluminum bridge with a light-penetrating grated surface, enhancing both safety and the visitor experience.
Riverview Park serves as a vital green space for the Kent community, offering opportunities for recreation, education, and connection with nature along the Cedar River.
