LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ten years ago, a decommissioned rail bridge, which was known as the “Bridge to Nowhere” brought new life to Waterfront Park. On Feb. 7, 2013, the Waterfront Park side of the Big Four Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge opened.

Now the Big Four is a destination for locals and tourists alike. At anytime you will find large groups of walkers, bikers and even those just looking for the perfect selfie, all along the bridge. To celebrate the tenth anniversary, Waterfront Park is launching a year-long celebration for the Big Four.

Deborah Bilitski, president and executive director of Waterfront Park said in a statement, “The anniversary of the Big Four Bridge is a testament to the value of public spaces in our city. Having the past ten years and an estimated 10 million visitors as evidence, we can confidently say that the ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ is now the Bridge for Everyone. We invite every person in the community to join us in celebrating this milestone.”

Before its transformation, the bridge stood unused for over 45 years. During that time, there were many efforts to preserve and reshape the bridge. The Big Four Bridge, named after the Big Four Railroad Co., gives millions of visitors a unique perspective of Louisville’s waterfront and skyline.

The Big Four is roughly two miles long and allows visitors to be physically active, whether walking, running or cycling.

Waterfront Park will celebrate the bridge anniversary with a series of events and details will be shared at a later time. But Waterfront Park encourages everyone to come out to the bridge, take a walk or just enjoy the nightly light display.

Learn more about the Big Four Bridge and Waterfront Park by visiting their website.