Schwiebert Riverfront Park has been open just under a month and the park has been brimming with people playing since it opened.
Since the park has seen so much use, it's been determined that the fountain area needs to be modified. The sod located near the fountain is getting too wet and is not able to completely dry. In order to make
necessary improvements including concrete work, the fountain will be shut off for one week.
The fountain will remain open this weekend July 24-25, 2010. It will be shut off for modifications during the week of July 26-30. Hopefully all modifications can be made within the week and the fountain should reopen the weekend of July 31.
"Anytime you have a new unique space like Schwiebert Riverfront Park, you try to do your best to think of all contingencies. The fountain is being used more and differently than we originally thought, and we need to make some modifications," stated Bill Nelson, Parks & Recreation Director.
"We are so pleased that Schwiebert Riverfront Park has been used every day bringing new life to the riverfront," continued Nelson.
The downtown park offers spectacular views of the Mississippi River, and includes an open-air stage, digital playground areas, observation shelter, waterfront promenade, bike trail, and beautifully landscaped grounds.
