Published May 31, 2023
The Summer Music Series at RiverScape MetroPark starts this week
Five Rivers MetroParks’ Summer Music Series, presented by Enterprise Roofing, begins on Friday, June 2 at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. in downtown Dayton.
These free concerts under the RiverScape pavilion are for all ages and are hosted on select Thursdays and Fridays through August. June’s concerts are:
- Friday, June 2, from 6 to 9 p.m.: The Repeating Arms with the Shady Pine
- Thursday, June 8, from 7 to 9 p.m.: The Bob Gray Orchestra featuring vocalist Deb Hunter
- Thursday, June 15, from 7 to 9 p.m.: Big Gil & His Funky All-Stars
- Thursday, June 22, from 7 to 9 p.m.: The Tom Daughetry Orchestra
Also starting in June, Taiter’s Kayak Solutions will be offering kayak rentals at RiverScape MetroPark on Tuesdays (2 to 6 p.m.), Thursdays (4 to 8 p.m.) and during select special events through September (weather dependent).
Participants launch next to the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreation Trail with the option to paddle through the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights. Life jackets are provided and required, and a waiver must be signed. Rentals start at $12/person and suitable for beginner kayakers.
Free fitness offerings continue this June, featuring high impact group workouts, mindfully-focused programs and dance fitness. Classes include Fitness in the Park’s yoga and Zumba classes, which are presented by Kettering Health Network with additional support from McGohan Brabender. June’s fitness schedule is:
- Zumba in the Park with Fit N Fruitful Wellness: Saturday, June 3 and June 17 from 10 to 11 a.m.
- Yoga in the Park with Speakeasy Yoga: Saturday, June 10 and June 24 from 10 to 11 a.m.
- Bootcamp with The Unit: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (located near the Festival Plaza)
- BootyMix Fitness: Mondays, from 6 to 7 p.m.
- Tai Chi & Qigong at the River with Immortal Tree Qigong: Tuesdays, from 6 to 7 p.m.
- SWERK with MVP Dance Fit: June 7, June 21 and June 28 from 6 to 7 p.m.
- INNERGIZE with Kelly Gibson: June 14, 6 to 7 p.m.
Participants should remember to bring their own mat to yoga, in addition to a reusable water bottle to all fitness classes. Registration is not required.
Other happenings in May at RiverScape MetroParks include:
- Dayton Beer 5K: Saturday, June 3, from 5 to 8 p.m.
- For Dayton by Dayton: Saturday, June 10, from 4 to 9 p.m.
- Dayton City Market: Saturday, June 11, from noon to 5:30 p.m.
For a complete list of programs and events at RiverScape MetroPark, visit metroparks.org/riverscape.
The Fountain Snack Bar offers snacks and cool treats, such as ice cream and cold drinks. Hours of operation are:
- Tuesdays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Fridays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The RiverScape Café is open, with weekly lunch hours of 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Tuesday through Friday). The Café will also be open Thursday evenings during the Summer Music Series concerts.
The interactive fountain and Five Rivers Fountain of Lights operate through Labor Day, Sept. 4. The Five Rivers Fountain of Lights goes off for 10-minute intervals at the top of the hour during the weekdays from 6:55 a.m. to 10:05 p.m. and during weekends from 10:55 a.m. to 10:05 p.m. Splash in the interactive fountain daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. These features are weather dependent and may close due to inclement weather, including high winds. For a complete list of MetroParks’ closures, please visit metroparks.org/alerts.
