THE
RIVERVIEW PARK PROJECTREPORT 2015
Heritage, History and Future of an Iowa institution
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Riverview - Parks Area FoundationDes Moines, Iowa
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
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RIVERVIEW PARK PROJECT REPORT:
Heritage, History and Future of an Iowa institution
• WHAT RIVERVIEW WAS• WHAT’S PROPOSED• WHAT’S BEING DONE• RIVERVIEW OF THE FUTURE
AGENDA
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THE RIVERVIEW PARK PROJECTIS AT THE SITE OF AN EARLY DES MOINES AMUSEMENT PARK THAT EXISTED
FROM 1915 TO 1978 NEAR NORTH 6TH AVENUE IN DES MOINES
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LOCATION
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A CITIZEN INITIATIVE FOR
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• Neighborhood improvement• Cultural preservation• Educational Opportunities• Creation of needed public spaces
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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The RIVERVIEW PARK project is
COMMUNITIES
Oak Park
Highland Park
Union Park
Riverview
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The three PARKS
Represented by Riverview - Parks Area Foundation
RIVERVIEW PARK PROJECTBEGAN IN 1992
GATHERED MOMENTUM IN 2009BEGAN FRUITION IN 2014
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
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The CITIZEN INITIATIVE
From the beginning, the Riverview Park initiative has been a locally sponsored and maintained effort, working with the encouragement and support of Des Moines city government agencies.
CITIZEN PROJECT DEVELOPERS:The three “Parks”, represented by the
PARKS AREA FOUNDATIONKen Boatwright, President
In cooperation with:Highland Park Neighborhood
Association Oak Park Neighbors
Union Park Neighborhood Associationand
Friends of Riverview
A Citizen initiative for Des Moines
Phase one
The RIVIERA STAGE will be donated to the City of Des Moines when complete, a gift to the city.
This citizen initiative will then be administered by Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department.
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THE RIVERVIEW THAT WAS:THE GOOD TIMES OFENTIRE GENERATIONS
OF DES MOINES RESIDENTS…
PARK HISTORY
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Residents of Des Moines have fond memoriesof happy times at Riverview.
Many have volunteered to help.Your participation will be welcome.
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THE HERITAGE
Riverview Park was… A place where generations
thrilled to rides, shows, dances, and the roar of the roller coaster.
A place for company picnics, wedding parties, and group outings.
Home of the nationally-known RIVIERA BALLROOM
63 years of Family Fun
THEN and NOW
Statewide Attraction Recreational Venue Cultural Center Model for Theme
Parks of the future
Nature Park Event Center Recreational Trail Hub Parks system
component Proposed museum
1915-1978 TODAY and THE FUTURE
RIVERVIEW PARK
SUMMARY: Progress of Riverview Park Project
It has been demonstrated that Riverview is a public space that attracts crowds.
Floodplain management has assured that the site will continue to be viable.
Projects already realized: RENDEZVOUS on RIVERVIEW hosts Music Performances Flood protection completed
By Corps of Engineers Fundraising underway for the
new RIVIERA STAGE
2015 STATUSRiverview, part of Highland, Union and Oak Park neighborhood redevelopment, is being reborn as a cultural venue.
Entrance Bridge with plaques
DONOR CREDIT GALLERY
ANDDONOR PLAZA
HONORTHE DONORS
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RIVERVIEW ASEDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT…
OPENING WINDOWS TO THE PAST FOR YOUNG PEOPLE OF TOMORROW.
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PROJECTS UNDERWAY:
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RIVERVIEW ASSOCIAL VENUE…
BIKING, HIKING, PUBLIC PARK,A NEIGHBORHOODGATHERING PLACE.
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PROJECTS UNDERWAY:
PROJECT IS ON-GOING: EFFORTS DATE FROM 1999EXISTING SUPPORT: THROUGHOUT DES MOINESPROJECT DEVELOPED: RECREATIIONAL TRAILSPROJECT DEVELOPED: BRIDGE ENTRANCENEARING FULL USAGE: RIVIERA STAGEMEDIA INFO AVAILABLE: OVER 36 WEB SITESFUNDING CAMPAIGN: IN PROGRESS
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PROJECT SUCCESS POINTS:
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RIVERVIEW…
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A civic asset whose time has comeA Force for a better Des Moines
A Catalyst for Community DevelopmentA Recreational, Educational, and cultural asset for central
Iowa
CITIZENS UNITED TO MAKE RIVERVIEW PROJECTS HAPPEN
NOW NEED YOUR HELP
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THE RIVERVIEW PARK PROJECT
FUNDING SUPPORT IS NEEDED TO SUPPORT CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT
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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED NOW.
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The giving site
Search or type in browser window:
www.desmoinesfoundation.org/give-now
Select fund:
Riverview-Parks Area Foundation FundAnd fill in your information
donations are fully tax-deductible under (501(c) 3)
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Now… more than a dream.
RIVERVIEW PARK…
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Go to the giving site
Search or type in browser window:
www.desmoinesfoundation.org/give-now
Select fund:
Riverview-Parks Area Foundation FundAnd fill in your information
donations are fully tax-deductible under (501(c) 3)
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Presented by
Riverview –
Parks Area
Foundation
Des Moines, Iowa
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