1st Place: Phoenix Park
2nd Place: Owen Park
3rd Place: Living Room Coffee House
 
Can you think of many things more enjoyable than listening to some sweet live music in the afternoon, with a river as a backdrop? Neither can I. That’s why Phoenix Park won the best outdoor music spot yet again. At the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa rivers, stadium style grass seating, and a consistently rad roster of live acts, it’s of little surprise that this revitalized waste site tops the charts. Another great riverish spot, the Owen Park bandshell boasts benches, trees, and easy access to take the number two spot, likely due to the inception of the Tuesday night blues series. Rounding out the list was the Living Room Coffee House, who despite not being near a river and not being a park, has become one of the most comfortable and enjoyable outdoor venues to listen to some of your favorite tunes. – Aryn Widule