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About River's Edge Park in Council Bluffs

Welcome to Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park, officially renamed to honor the site along the Missouri River across from downtown Omaha. This Council Bluffs venue blends expansive greens with versatile event spaces, including the five-acre Great Lawn, an amphitheater, and the River's Edge Pavilion. Whether you’re catching a concert, festival, or community gathering, we’ve got you covered with venue details, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options.

River's Edge sits at the foot of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, offering scenic riverfront surroundings and convenient access for guests from the metro area. Learn about seating configurations, parking availability, and how to get here, plus trusted partner hotel and restaurant recommendations to complete your visit.

Venue details at a glance:

  • Location: 4250 River's Edge Parkway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
  • Park features: Five-acre Great Lawn, amphitheater, River's Edge Pavilion (indoor/outdoor event space with a published capacity)
  • Pavilion capacity: 315 max total (indoor 52 seated or 68 max; decks ~125; rooftop deck 122; combined indoor/outdoor spaces total 315)
  • Parking: Approximately 700 parking spots in the River's Edge garage (4250 River's Edge Parkway) plus nearby street parking
  • Transit: Council Bluffs Special Transit Service (STS); Omaha-Council Bluffs bus connections and general Public Transportation options
  • Nearby hotels: Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs (2200 River Road) and Harrah's Council Bluffs (1 Harrah's Boulevard)
  • Notable events: Summerfest at River's Edge (free event with a drone show) and Springfest; Loessfest is a past notable event

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Renamed: River's Edge Park officially renamed Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park; located along the Missouri River across from downtown Omaha.
  • Main park features: five-acre Great Lawn and an amphitheater; River's Edge Pavilion provides indoor/outdoor event space with a published capacity.
  • River's Edge Pavilion capacity: 315 max (indoor 52 seated or 68 max; decks ~125; rooftop deck 122; combined indoor/outdoor spaces total 315).
  • Pavilion address: 4250 River's Edge Parkway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.
  • Park location/address context: park sits at the foot of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, along the riverfront.
  • Parking: Summerfest and other events advertise about 700 parking spots in the River's Edge garage (4250 River's Edge Parkway) plus street parking nearby.
  • Transit: Council Bluffs Special Transit Service (STS) available; general public transit info via Public Transportation page; Omaha-Council Bluffs bus connections (e.g., routes serving the area).
  • Nearby hotels: Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs (2200 River Road) and Harrah's Council Bluffs (1 Harrah's Boulevard) are the closest major lodging options.
  • Notable events: Summerfest at River's Edge (free event with drone show) and Springfest at River's Edge; Loessfest is listed as a past, notable River's Edge event.