Muskingum Valley Park District

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

IT’S HERE!
The Riverfest 2026 schedule is officially ready!

We’ve got two full days of live music, wildlife programs, canal lock tours, food, and plenty of fun at Zane’s Landing Park.

📅 September 5 & 6
📍 Zane’s Landing Park
⏰ 10 AM–7 PM

Take a look at the schedule below 👇 and start planning your Riverfest weekend!
And of course… share this post with the people you’re bringing with you! ❤️
We’ll see you at Riverfest! 🌊

08/31/2026

Check out the article by the Zanesville Times Recorder On Riverfest 2026 happening THIS WEEKEND!

Photos: The festival aims to promote local rivers, outdoor recreation, conservation efforts, and environmental awareness. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Willow Fracker

08/30/2026

🚨 RIVERFEST UPDATE — PLEASE READ! 🚨

We’ve recently seen an AI-generated poster circulating online that lists Lorena Sternwheeler rides and kayak tours as part of Riverfest 2026.

We want to make sure everyone has the correct information before making plans!

🚫 There will NOT be Lorena Sternwheeler rides at Riverfest this year.
The Lorena is currently dry-docked at Riverside Park while she awaits necessary repairs and inspections, so she will not be available for Riverfest.

🚫 Kayak tours are NOT being offered as part of Riverfest.

🛥️ What we ARE offering:
Saturday, September 5: ODNR pontoon boat lock tours on the Muskingum River from 10:30 AM–3:00 PM.

These tours are part of our Riverfest activities and will give visitors a chance to get out on the river and experience the beautiful Muskingum River from the water!

We apologize for any confusion caused by unofficial or AI-generated promotional material. Please rely on the Muskingum Valley Park District and Riverfest pages for the most accurate event information.

We can't wait to celebrate the river with you! 🌊💙

📅 September 5 & 6, 2026
📍 Zane’s Landing Park
⏰ 10 AM–7 PM both days

See you at Riverfest! 🎉

08/26/2026

🎶🌊 10 DAYS UNTIL RIVERFEST — LET’S TALK MUSIC!🌊🎶

We’ve got music filling Zane’s Landing Park all weekend!

🎧Y City Productions
DJ & Master of Ceremonies ALL WEEKEND

🎶 American Mojo
Saturday, September 5th | 2–4 PM

🎸 Barefoot McCoy & Foster
Saturday, September 5th | 5–7 PM

🎵 Old River Revival
Sunday, September 6th | 11 AM–1:30 PM

Grab your family and friends and enjoy some great live music along the Muskingum River!

📅 September 5th & 6th
⏰ 10 AM–7 PM BOTH DAYS
📍 Zane’s Landing Park

✨ ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE!

08/25/2026

🌊🎉 11 DAYS UNTIL RIVERFEST! 🎉🌊

The countdown is ON! Riverfest 2026 is just around the corner, and we’re getting ready for two FREE days of fun along the Muskingum River!

📅 Saturday, September 5th & Sunday, September 6th
⏰ 10 AM–7 PM BOTH DAYS
📍 Zane’s Landing Park

Here’s just a taste of what you can expect:

🎪 Inflatables
🍔 Food trucks
🎶 Live music
🐾 Live animal programs
🛍️ Local vendors & organizations
🚤 ODNR pontoon tours through the historic canal lock
🌿 Educational programming
…and MORE!

And the best part?

✨ ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE! ✨

We still have more programming announcements coming, so follow along as we count down to Riverfest!

🌊 Mark your calendar. You won’t want to miss it!

08/20/2026

🌊 Flooding Safety Reminder — Turn Around, Don’t Drown

With the recent flooding throughout the Zanesville area, we want to remind everyone that park district properties may be unsafe right now.

Flooding can create dangerous conditions in parks, trails, roadways, parking areas, and along our waterways. Water may be deeper or moving faster than it appears, and flooding can hide washed-out areas, debris, damaged trails, and other hazards.

**Please do not enter flooded areas, even if they appear passable.**

🚫 Do not drive through flooded roadways or parking areas.
🚫 Do not walk or bike through floodwater.
🚫 Do not move or go around barricades or closure signs.
🚫 Keep children and pets away from floodwater as it may be contaminated.
↩️ Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

The photo accompanying this post was taken at Joe’s Run and Adams Lane, where flooding has made the area impassable. It is just one example of the conditions being seen in our area.

Please use extra caution when visiting any park district property while water levels remain high, and give flooded areas plenty of space. **Your safety is more important than reaching your destination.**

08/17/2026

Update! The parking lot is now open!

🌿 **MISSION OAKS GARDENS ACCESS NOTICE** 🌿

Mission Oaks Gardens is currently not accessible by vehicle. Columbia Gas is installing a new gas line in the area, and the parking lot is temporarily inaccessible to cars.

At this time, we are not sure how long the work will last. We will share an update when we have more information and know when the parking lot is accessible again.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while this necessary work is completed.

08/17/2026

UPDATE: The trail is now open as of 8/18/2026

🚧 **TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE** 🚧

The Muskingum Recreational Trail, north of Rock Cut Road, is currently CLOSED due to downed trees blocking the trail.

Please do not attempt to pass through the closure or go around the trees. Our crews will work to clear the area and reopen the trail as soon as it is safe to do so.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please stay safe while enjoying our trails!