Make a difference!

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale serves as the catalyst in building and nurturing Riverwalk and Downtown Fort Lauderdale as a vibrant community connected by the New River. We accomplish our  mission through advocacy on behalf of the Riverwalk Park, communication through this website, our social media and Go Riverwalk Magazine, our diverse offering of events, and our membership activities.

Why Riverwalk…From our Membership

“Upon moving to Fort Lauderdale in 2009, I was looking for ways to get involved in the community but wanted something different than the previous organizations I belonged to in North Carolina and South Carolina. I decided to join the Riverwalk Trust since it allows me the opportunity to become more involved in supporting positive growth in and around downtown Fort Lauderdale as well as connecting to the New River. The Riverwalk Trust shares a similar mission with the company that I work for in that we want to grow the communities in which live. This is Fort Lauderdale. As an avid boater, my husband and I enjoy cruising the New River to attend Riverwalk Trust sponsored events along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park. Where else can one go to enjoy some of the hottest restaurants or performances at the Broward Center of Performing Arts or listen to jazz music on a Sunday afternoon, all by boat! I encourage people to take a walk along the Riverwalk to enjoy the restaurants, listen to music culture and all the beauty it has to offer“.  Lacey R. Brisson | BB&T Bank

“Riverwalk is one of Florida’s great public spaces. The New River was the very reason our city was formed, and it continues as a vital economic pulse that draws us to its edge. Riverwalk Trust activities reconnect our city with its roots and helps us appreciate this waterway of extraordinary beauty, commerce and culture. The Trust celebrates our life on and by the River as a connection to past and future generations — an essential element that defines us and binds us as a community.”   Sam Poole | Berger Singerman

“Riverwalk Trust spearheads so many beneficial events and activities for Fort Lauderdale, from generating business for the local establishments with great events such as Burger Battle and Bus Loop to keeping the community informed and healthy with free fitness programs along the New River. However, the most important thing that Riverwalk Trust does is build a community of caring residents. I am proud to be a member of an organization that cares so much for its community and fronts programs that boost our city and Downtown area today while driving future programs to ensure a Fort Lauderdale that thrives.”   Marilyn Oliva | MPower Philosophy, LLC

“We love living Downtown because we can walk to an abundance of restaurants, bars and events. We both enjoy strolling along the Riverwalk on weekends, sometimes listening to jazz over a brunch or just people watching. It’s clean, safe and very pretty. You can feel the vibe of our unique heritage along the New River. I can’t imagine the river Downtown without the Riverwalk. No visit to our Downtown loft by friends from up north is complete without partaking in all the Riverwalk has to offer … whether it be libations or entertainment!”   Bruce Johnson | NTS Development Company