Riverside Park in Downtown Auburn Hills offers a paved walking path and access to the Clinton River. In the same park, a play area with swings, the Splash Pad, and Knight Amphitheater add to the opportunities for spending time outdoors. Time by the water, play, and attending an event are different ways to make the most of a visit.

Riverside Park: Walking Path, River, and Water Play

The park is located on the Clinton River and offers a paved walking path as well as access to the river. For planning purposes, these are two distinct features: the path offers the opportunity to take a walk, while river access lets you plan time by the water. The play area with swings is another feature of the park. The Splash Pad, meanwhile, offers water play for all ages.

You can plan your visit to the park around whether you want to take a walk, use the swings, or enjoy water play. The Splash Pad and the play area are distinct offerings: one focuses on water play, while the other has swings. This distinction can help you plan your time in the park around your own interests.

Amphitheater and Events Downtown

Knight Amphitheater is an outdoor performance venue in Riverside Park. It has seven seating terraces with wall seating for up to 300 guests. The lawn areas also have space for up to 200 folding chairs. The terraces and lawn therefore offer different seating areas. If the seating configuration matters for your visit, confirm it in advance, as it may change.

Downtown Auburn Hills hosts Summerfest, Paddlepalooza, Spooktacular, and the Friday Nights Downtown Music Series. Knight Amphitheater hosts this series as well as Jazz and Blues in the Park and movie nights called Reels by the Riverside. Amphitheater events take place throughout the year; their dates may vary. If you are planning your trip around a specific event, check its exact date.

Archive Visits by Appointment

The Auburn Hills Historical Society offers access to its archival collection by appointment if you have specific research purposes. Access is therefore subject to a scheduled appointment and a particular research purpose. Coordinate appointment arrangements with the Historical Society before including a visit in your travel plans. This way, you can plan this activity specifically as a research appointment.

Plan Your Accommodation Around the Purpose of Your Trip

A visit to a specific event depends on its date; access to the archival collection requires an appointment in advance. If your trip is primarily focused on Riverside Park, the walking path, river access, play area, and Splash Pad can help determine what you want to prioritize. This lets you consider booking timing and the purpose of your trip together, without having to plan a fixed daily schedule.

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