Chippewa Falls
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Riverfront Park Amphitheater
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.The City of Chippewa Falls has been working on the impressive $15 million Riverfront Park for 20 years. The Minneapolis Cunningham Group designed the plan, which turns a blighted area with old commercial and industrial buildings along the Chippewa River into a seven acre park. Phase I included purchasing and razing old buildings, landscaping the area with removal of old trees, adding bike and hiking paths, installing benches, pavilions and picnic areas, and adding utilities. Because much is on a flood plain, careful considerations were made to locate park amenities properly.
Its Phase II completion was completed in 2018. Funding for Phase II, which includes the amphitheater with a grassy lawn for up to 3,000 people, cost $2 million for which the City raised privately. Dick Herbert, Parks Director, explains the Park project. Heartland Contractors won the bid for this part of the project. A project summary of the amphitheater describes various details of it.
Phase III starts in 2019 and will develop Allen Park trails (across the street from the amphitheater) which will connect to the Riverfront Park along with pavilion for the farmers market.
The Inaguaral Riverfront Park concert series starts Sunday, June 16, and continues through August 4. The full line up of local talent is free and is posted by Main Street. Various local businesses sponsor these events. On August 11, the 150th anniversary of City of Chippewa Falls will be celebrated with an afternoon of music.
Its Phase II completion was completed in 2018. Funding for Phase II, which includes the amphitheater with a grassy lawn for up to 3,000 people, cost $2 million for which the City raised privately. Dick Herbert, Parks Director, explains the Park project. Heartland Contractors won the bid for this part of the project. A project summary of the amphitheater describes various details of it.
Phase III starts in 2019 and will develop Allen Park trails (across the street from the amphitheater) which will connect to the Riverfront Park along with pavilion for the farmers market.
The Inaguaral Riverfront Park concert series starts Sunday, June 16, and continues through August 4. The full line up of local talent is free and is posted by Main Street. Various local businesses sponsor these events. On August 11, the 150th anniversary of City of Chippewa Falls will be celebrated with an afternoon of music.
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