Ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 14 marks official opening of Nebi Park, waterfront development project

posted on 7/13/2026

The City of Dover and Cathartes will celebrate the opening of Nebi Park and continued progress in the city’s Waterfront District with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Nebi Park Pavilion, 28 River St.

The ceremony will mark the official opening of Nebi Park, Dover’s new public waterfront park along the Cochecho River, and recognize the public-private partnership that has helped transform the long-planned waterfront development into a new mixed-use district. Following the Nebi Park ceremony, attendees will walk across River Street for a second ribbon-cutting at The Truette, 31 River St.

The program at Nebi Park will include a special song presented by the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People, a plaque dedication and keynote remarks honoring the progress made in developing the district.

Nebi Park is a central public feature of the Waterfront District, offering new gathering space, river views, public access to the waterfront and a 2,300-square-foot pavilion. The park includes green space, seating areas, walkways, public restrooms, a plaza, paddle dock access, lighting, landscaping and areas designed for public art and recreation.

The park’s name, “Nebi,” uses the Abenaki word for “bend in the river,” reflecting the site’s connection to the Cochecho River and the area’s Indigenous heritage.

The waterfront redevelopment spans a 29-acre parcel along the Cochecho River, with approximately 14.5 acres of developable land and about a half-mile of river frontage. Public improvements have included new streets, utilities, stormwater systems, shoreline stabilization, park construction and river access. Private development by Cathartes is expected to include approximately 418 residential units and about 26,000 square feet of commercial space once fully built.

The July 14 ceremony will also celebrate The Truette, a 197-unit, mixed-use apartment complex featuring a 5,000-square-foot coworking space, dining options and panoramic views of the Cochecho River.

Attendees are encouraged to park along River Street where spaces are available. Once River Street parking fills, attendees will be directed to The Truette parking lot. The program will be held rain or shine.

Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP through the event page.