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Owen Park (Eau Claire, Wisconsin)

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The land was donated in 1913 by lumber baron John S. Owen in an effort to make Eau Claire a "city of parks." However, it was not developed and made available to the public until sometime in the 1920s. In addition to the outdoor music events which began in 1932, the park is becoming known in the 21st
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that was built to showcase the musical pride of the city, the Eau Claire Municipal Band. Seating for approximately 1450 people is provided. These amenities, along with a no-alcohol policy, make
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a favorite gathering spot for people of all ages, especially during the summer months when the Municipal Band and other local groups present their annual concert series.
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The park offers a bike trail, playground equipment, lit tennis courts, a gazebo, picnic tables, and rest rooms. The centerpiece of
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century for its car shows as well as its pie and ice cream socials hosted by various nonprofit organizations.
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Father-daughter duo Jim and Claire Jeffries juggling to the music of the Eau Claire Municipal Band
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Ozseeker the Clown doing the "Chicken Dance" with some of the younger audience members.
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is an 11-acre (4.5 ha) parcel of land that stretches along the west bank of the
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The Municipal Band's trombone section being featured at a Fourth of July celebration
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An Arthur Murray dance class at a Municipal Band concert
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Owen Park (Eau Claire, Wisconsin) is located in Wisconsin
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Coordinates
44°48′18″N 91°29′58″W / 44.805084°N 91.499526°W / 44.805084; -91.499526
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Chippewa River
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Sarge Boyd Bandshell
National Register of Historic Places


"Eau Claire's Historic Donald Boyd Bandshell"
"Tuesday Night Blues Main"
Father-daughter duo Jim and Claire Jeffries juggling to the music of the Eau Claire Municipal Band
Ozseeker the Clown doing the "Chicken Dance" with some of the younger audience members.
An Arthur Murray dance class at a Municipal Band concert
The Municipal Band's trombone section being featured at a Fourth of July celebration
Girl Scouts raising the flag
A Corvette show is held each June.
Categories
Urban public parks

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