Resources & Trail Guides

Applications and Downloads

Want to Host an Event? Download our events application and mail RiverCommon.org the completed form (with orginal signatures)!

River Common Events Application May2013 

Trail Guides

Kirby Park: In 1999, the Riverfront Parks Committee developed and designed a Riparian Trail Guide for the Kirby Park Natural Area. Over 25,000 trail guides were printed and continue to be used educate school groups and other park users about the flora and fauna and history of the Kirbay Park Natural Area. To download a copy of the trail guide click on the link below.

OlmstedTrailGuideWBRFP2 

More recently, Dr. Ken Klemow, Professor of Biology at Wilkes University has converted the trail guide into user-friendly podcasts that can be downloaded and used with iPods and MP3 players for a hike along the trail or used in classrooms with computers. To download this podcasts click here

Recent News

New Date for Riverfest 2023 Announced

Riverfest 2023 is now August 12th and 13th! Join us for a day of food, entertainment, and activities in Nesbitt Park at Riverfest! Live Music, Children’s Scavenger Hunt,...

July 2023 »

Volunteers Needed for Riverfest 2023 – August 12 and 13!

Volunteers Needed! Volunteer with us on August 12th and/or 13th at Riverfest! Help is needed with set up, parking, and more. All volunteers will receive a free T-shirt....

July 2023 »

RIVERFEST POSTPONED!

Due to forecasted storms this weekend (all three days), including lightning, heavy rain, and wind, in the interest of public safety, the Riverfront Parks Committee is cancelling RiverFest....

June 2023 »