Lock 9 Park is a hub for outdoor recreation, leisure and community gatherings. The one-acre space is located on the banks of the Great Miami River and at the intersection of the Great Miami River Trail and Ohio-to-Indiana Trail.
The City of Piqua redeveloped the space to include the Treviño Performance Pavilion for entertainment opportunities, water feature with fountains, green space for leisure activities and convenient access to Piqua’s downtown district. Construction was completed in July 2024, and the community celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting and launch concert.
The community’s desire for the project was first identified in the 2007 Comprehensive Plan Update. Community planning for the downtown riverfront project gained momentum in 2012 with a technical assistance grant. Citizen and stakeholder engagements continued, resulting in the Riverfront Development Strategy and Piqua Ohio Placemaking Initiative.