The Bud Bakewell Arena, located on the Niagara Street side of the park directly facing the river, is an ice rink and lacrosse field, as well as home to youth hockey, Hasek's Heroes, and other sports affiliations.

A winding road, Hotaling Drive, bisects the park at the edge of the football field.

In July 2011, the park received additional grant funding for future development.

Riverside Parks hosted the annual Friendship Festival in the past along this road during the Independence Day holiday in conjunction with Fort Erie, Canada.

In addition, the park hosts a seasonal farmer's market and other community events.