Bridge Park in Dublin in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Dublin Link

Riverside Crossing Park

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 27, 2023

1. The Dublin Link Tablet

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The Dublin Link. Riverside Crossing Park. , The Dublin Link, or “The Link” stretches 760 feet from end to end, spanning the Scioto River. It is the longest single tower “S” shaped suspension bridge in the world. The deck passes through the keyhole of the main tower, which is 169 feet tall. , This landmark represents connectivity and was envisioned for decades. In 2007 Dublin City Council approved the City's Community Plan, which included the development of a pedestrian bridge linking the east and west sides of the river. In 2013 Council approved an updated Community Plan and five-year Capital Improvements Program, which for the first time reserved funding for the bridge and waterfront park. Construction of the bridge began in 2017 and took three years. , The Link was originally scheduled to open with a dedication and grand illumination on March 13, 2020, but the community celebration was postponed due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, which prompted public health orders limiting public gatherings. The Link opened quietly on March 17, 2020, providing an outdoor destination for residents and visitors to enjoy safely during the pandemic and beyond. It was officially dedicated on March 11, 2022. , Our vision became a reality thanks to the leadership and teamwork of these Dublin City Council members and staff: , Dublin City Council. Christina A. Alutto . Chris Amorose Groomes . Cathy De Rosa . Jane E. Fox . Gregory S. Peterson . John G. Reiner . Michael H. Keenan (2004-2019) . Timothy A. Lecklider (2002-2017) . Amy J Salay (2002-2017) . Marles Chinnici Zuercher (2000-2015) . Richard S. Gerber (2008-2015) . Cathy A. Boring (1994-2013) , Administration. Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager . Marshall, Grigsby, City Manager (2010-2015) . Terry D. Foegler, Strategic Initiatives Director . Angel I. Mumma, Finance Director . Megan D. O’Callaghan, P.E., Public Works Director . Paul A. Hammersmith, P.E. City Engineer , Architect: endreStudio . Engineer of Record: T.Y. Lin International . Contractor: Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. , Riverside Crossing Park. , Our vision became a reality thanks to the leadership and teamwork of these Dublin City Council members and staff: , Dublin City Council. Christina A. Alutto . Chris Amorose Groomes . Cathy De Rosa . Jane E. Fox . Andy Keeler . Gregory S. Peterson . John G. Reiner . Michael H. Keenan (2004-2019) . Timothy A. Lecklider (2002-2017) . Amy J. Salay (2002-2017) . Marilee Chinnici-Zuercher (2000-2015) . Richard S. Gerber (2008-2015) . Cathy A. Boring (1994-2013) , Administration. Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager . Marsha I. Grigsby, City Manager (2010-2015) . Terry D. Foegler, Strategic Initiatives Director . Megan D. O’Callaghan, P.E., Deputy City Manager . Matthew L. Stiffler, Finance Director . Angel L. Mumma, Finance Director (2011-2019) . Steve Langworthy, Planning Director . Matthew C Earman, Parks and Recreation Director . Fred Hahn, Parks and Open Space Director (1985-2015) , Architect: MKSK . Contractor: Turner Construction Company

The Dublin Link, or “The Link” stretches 760 feet from end to end, spanning the Scioto River. It is the longest single tower “S” shaped suspension bridge in the world. The deck passes through the keyhole of the main tower, which is 169 feet tall.

This landmark represents connectivity and was envisioned for decades. In 2007 Dublin City Council approved the City's Community Plan, which included the development of a pedestrian bridge linking the east and west sides of the river. In 2013 Council approved an updated Community Plan and five-year Capital Improvements Program, which for the first time reserved funding for the bridge and waterfront park. Construction of the bridge began in 2017 and took three years.

The Link was originally scheduled to open with a dedication and grand illumination on March 13, 2020, but the community celebration was postponed due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, which prompted public health orders limiting public gatherings. The Link opened quietly on March 17, 2020, providing an outdoor destination for residents and visitors to enjoy safely during the pandemic and beyond. It was officially

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dedicated on March 11, 2022.

Our vision became a reality thanks to the leadership and teamwork of these Dublin City Council members and staff:

Dublin City Council. Christina A. Alutto • Chris Amorose Groomes • Cathy De Rosa • Jane E. Fox • Gregory S. Peterson • John G. Reiner • Michael H. Keenan (2004-2019) • Timothy A. Lecklider (2002-2017) • Amy J Salay (2002-2017) • Marles Chinnici Zuercher (2000-2015) • Richard S. Gerber (2008-2015) • Cathy A. Boring (1994-2013)
Administration. Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager • Marshall, Grigsby, City Manager (2010-2015) • Terry D. Foegler, Strategic Initiatives Director • Angel I. Mumma, Finance Director • Megan D. O’Callaghan, P.E., Public Works Director • Paul A. Hammersmith, P.E. City Engineer
Architect: endreStudio • Engineer of Record: T.Y. Lin International • Contractor: Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.

Riverside Crossing Park.
Our vision became a reality thanks to the leadership and teamwork of these Dublin City Council members and staff:

Dublin City Council. Christina A. Alutto • Chris Amorose Groomes • Cathy De Rosa • Jane E. Fox • Andy
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 27, 2023

2. Riverside Crossing Park Tablet
Keeler • Gregory S. Peterson • John G. Reiner • Michael H. Keenan (2004-2019) • Timothy A. Lecklider (2002-2017) • Amy J. Salay (2002-2017) • Marilee Chinnici-Zuercher (2000-2015) • Richard S. Gerber (2008-2015) • Cathy A. Boring (1994-2013)
Administration. Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager • Marsha I. Grigsby, City Manager (2010-2015) • Terry D. Foegler, Strategic Initiatives Director • Megan D. O’Callaghan, P.E., Deputy City Manager • Matthew L. Stiffler, Finance Director • Angel L. Mumma, Finance Director (2011-2019) • Steve Langworthy, Planning Director • Matthew C Earman, Parks & Recreation Director • Fred Hahn, Parks & Open Space Director (1985-2015)
Architect: MKSK • Contractor: Turner Construction Company

Erected 2022 by City of Dublin. Made possible by the citizens and corporate residents of Dublin, Ohio.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is March 13, 2020.

Location. 40° 6.082′ N, 83° 6.844′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Bridge Park. It can be reached from the

The Dublin Link and Riverside Drive Park Tablets image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 27, 2023

3. The Dublin Link and Riverside Drive Park Tablets

intersection of Riverside Drive (Ohio Route 257) and Bridge Park Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The two tablets are side-by-side at the east end of the bridge facing east towards Riverside Drive They are on the right when walking west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Riverside Crossing Park Plaza, Dublin OH 43017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley

and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Learning Space Since 1871 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dublin Christian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dublin Veterans Park (about 400 feet away); Indian Run Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Dr. McKitrick House

The Dublin Link Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 19, 2023

4. The Dublin Link Bridge

This view is west from Riverside Crossing Park Plaza. The park’s pavilion and Dublin’s Bridge Park neighborhood is behind the photographer.

(about 500 feet away); History of Dublin’s Town Pump (about 600 feet away); Steinbower Blacksmith Shop (about 700 feet away); Dublin Veterinary Clinic (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Regarding The Dublin Link. This pedestrian bridge connects Old Dublin—the original Village of Dublin—to Bridge Park city, a new mixed use, dense development of apartment and office buildings with storefronts on narrow streets with wide sidewalks. It connects High Street in Old Dublin with Riverside Drive in Dublin’s Bridge Park, both very walkable shopping and dining districts with free on-street parking and multi-story parking garages. Park at one, stroll to the other.

How tall is the tower? The marker says 169 feet tall but an article in The Columbus Dispatch (linked in the Also See section) says 180 feet tall. On the Engineer of Record’s website (T.Y. Lin) they report a height of 176 feet.

Also see . . . Bridge Street District. City of Dublin website entry (Submitted on September 2, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 27, 2023

5. The Dublin Link Bridge

Another view west from Riverside Crossing Park. This view shows the single pier on the west bank of the Scioto River from which the bridge deck is suspended and the keyhole in the pier through which the deck passes.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 19, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photos of the bridge from the west bank • photos of Riverside Crossing Park and its plaza • Can you help?