Irishtown Bend

Irishtown Bend Mural Ribbon Cutting!
Saturday, July 13th at 10am

Ribbon cutting event to celebrate the new Irishtown Bend public mural made possible by the Irishtown Bend Block Club in partnership with Graffiti HeArt & featured artist, Vic Savage.

This project could not be possible without its generous sponsors and community partners, including The Harp, Neighborhood Connections NeighborUp, Graffiti HeArt, Morgan Services, Cleveland Metroparks, Waterford Bluffs Apartments, The Thomas F. McManamon Family, Irishtown Bend Condominium Association, Tremont West Development Corporation, and Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority.

We will never get tired of this view!! Would you?

We still got some summer left, sign up for learn to row on our website!

The City closed the Center Street Bridge for the entire, busy, Holiday weekend for “Testing”. They didn’t bother to put up a sign saying the Bridge was closed (so we did). We’ve been watching people all morning waiting, and waiting completely clueless. The incompetence of never ceases to amaze!

Good old beer for a old ass building built in 1889 as a saloon.

One might say our Blazing Paddles Paddlefest branding hit "too on the nose."

In consultation with our safety director and our medical advisory team we have made the difficult decision to postpone Blazing Paddles Paddlefest. Anyone who has spent time outside knows the temps have been blazing. We are sorry to do this, but the safety of our participants and volunteers is our highest priority.

We do not have an alternative date or location yet but we will contact you as soon as that is determined. Thank you for your ongoing support and we will be in touch with you soon! Notifications have been e-mailed to our registered paddlers.

We WILL host our packet and t-shirt pick-up at Cleveland Metroparks' Merwin's Wharf on June 21 (4 pm - 7 pm) June 22. (7-10 am). Look for the red, white and blue tent!

Prepaid CRF Parking Fees will be refunded.

River Rally is 25 days away! Join us on June 29 from 11 am to 5 pm for a fun afternoon of live music, tours, boat rides and family friendly activities at Hart Crane Park. 🎶🛥️

New this year: Most activities are available on a first-come, first-served basis! Walking tours, Dragon Boat rides and tours on the Holiday Boat do not require reservations. Just show up and have fun! 🚶‍♂️🚣‍♀️

Reservations are required for our free kayak and bike tours. Sign up now! (Kayaks included, but bring your own bike. 🚴‍♂️) ➡️ https://buff.ly/3KzW6dL

* Please honor your reservation or let us know 48 hours in advance if your plans change. We want everyone to enjoy the water activities!

The lineup for Cleveland Metroparks Summer Concert Series is out! The Thursday evening happy hour concerts kick off June 13 and will make stops at Merwin’s Wharf, Edgewater Beach and Euclid Beach. https://buff.ly/4aujl3L

Very exciting Irishtown Bend Park news!

‘This is where we started’: See latest plans for Irish immigrant heritage site at Irishtown Bend Park Plans for an Irish heritage site at the future Irishtown Bend Park will evoke life in a teeming 19th-century immigrant community.

This week’s weather has been perfect for catching a glimpse of The Port of Cleveland's stabilization work on the hillside as you walk over the Center Street swing bridge.

Hopefully the weather holds for this weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations including, according to some little birdies, some exciting news about the future Park 😉

Stay tuned for more info!

We know the bend has access to great breweries, but others in Northeast Ohio aren’t as lucky. Help to let them know by voting for Brick and Barrel Brewing!

Here are some great Irishtown Bend Park project progress photos courtesy of Mike McDonald

Too many partners to simply name here on this initiative to stabilize the Cuyahoga River, create 23 acres of accessible green space - not to mention the absolute stellar views of downtown Cleveland

Holiday Food Drive of Tremont-Duck Island-Irishtown Bend Hosted by Tremont West Development Corporation

Bridges play an important role in connecting Cleveland's east and west banks.

The first permanent bridge over the Cuyahoga River was built in 1836. Constructed for $15,000 by a group of real-estate speculators led by Jas. S. Clark, the Columbus Street Bridge lead to the so-called Bridge-War between Cleveland and the then-independent Ohio City. Prior to this bridge installation, travelers used a floating bridge that was owned jointly by Ohio City and Cleveland.

The Center Street Swing Bridge is now in the approximate location of this first ever permanent bridge.

Source: Case Western Reserve University's Encyclopedia of Cleveland History https://buff.ly/482ErVM

Archaeologists Uncovered Tens of Thousands of Historic Artifacts at Irishtown Bend Site The archaeological team has extracted 60,000 artifacts from the two-month-long dig this summer

Loved seeing a plug for The Foundry during today’s Browns broadcast!

Buy your tickets now:
https://www.clevelandrows.org/events/as-one-the-boys-in-the-boat-premier

Rooftop view on a great day

What a great addition to the Irishtown Bend neighborhood!

Center Street Swing Bridge reopens in Cleveland Flats For the first time since early last year, drivers can use the Center Street Swing Bridge to cross the Cuyahoga River.

A beautiful day for progress at the future Irishtown Bend Park

See the latest designs for Cleveland’s Irishtown Bend Park, now headed for city review Oct. 6 The Port of Cleveland has started a $60 million stabilization project at Irishtown Bend, which will tee up construction of a $45 million park starting in 2025.

St. Flatty’s Day is this Sunday! Just added to the Festivities is everyone’s favorite Clevelander, Mike Polk! Join us as we shout obscenities at an old Bridge, who’s repair times are comparable to the Great Wall of China’s completion. There will be plenty of drink specials, football, and a Parade??? Cleveland Politicians who would have a hard time managing a Sunday shift at Chik-fil-A, are NOT welcome.

Who’s ready for the Head of the Cuyahoga this Saturday? We are! Don’t forget to check out FrankieLynn’s gourmet hotdog Popup Bar starting by at noon. Stop in tonight to get more details.