Jefferson
Rotary Waterfront Park Bandshell
3/8/2020
The Rotary Waterfront Park bandshell was built in 2012 with the Rock River flowing next to it. The architect was The Design Alliance. It was funded at a cost of $100,488 by the City of Jefferson, Jefferson Rotary Club which contributed $80,000), and other private donations, including the Van Eske Band (Dale Opperman, mayor, was a member of the band).
3/8/2020; A plaque to the side of the bandshell honors its supporters.
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3/8/2020; Set on the ground next to the larger plaque, is another one listing members of the Van Eske Band, also supporters of it.
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The Jefferson Live Music Foundation manages the free summer concerts on Thursday evenings (7 pm).
The City of Jefferson programs movies and other activities as well as overseeing the rental of the bandshell.
Other special events at the Park that use the bandshell include Goat Fest, Tomorrow's Hope, and Gemuetlichkeit Days.
Summer 2020 concerts were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The City of Jefferson programs movies and other activities as well as overseeing the rental of the bandshell.
Other special events at the Park that use the bandshell include Goat Fest, Tomorrow's Hope, and Gemuetlichkeit Days.
Summer 2020 concerts were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Rotary Waterfront Park, there is a Veterans Memorial, along with a playground equipment and pergolas affording shady space to visitors.
3/8/2020; A 1945 Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial
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A3/8/2020; 1995 Jefferson Historical Society Memorial to all who served in times of war and peace
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3/8/2020; Pergolas are spaced along a walkway that is parallel to the Rock River.
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