Pioneer Park
Enjoy riverfront play areas, public art and the relocated Lewis and Clark keelboat replica.
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What to expect
Pioneer Park offers a riverfront picnic stop with a playground, volleyball courts and connections to the Riverfront Trail. Its Rising Eagle sculpture adds a public-art stop. The replica keelboat was moved here when the former Keelboat Park space was redeveloped in 2025, so this is the current park to visit for that feature.
- Keelboat replica and interpretation
- Rising Eagle sculpture
- Playground and picnic shelter
- Riverfront Trail access
Getting to Pioneer Park
Use the River Road park entrance for the riverfront area. The overlook above it is reached separately from Burnt Boat Drive.
The map pin is approximate. Use the street address and Directions button to plan your route.
Before you go
The lower park and Chief Looking’s Village overlook use different entrances. Check the park map for your chosen stop and current park work. The former Keelboat Park is not listed as an unchanged attraction.
Fees, seasons and conditions can change. Confirm with the linked website before you head out.
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