RIVERVIEW 6B

THE
RIVERVIEW PARK
PROJECT
REPORT 2015
Heritage, History and Future of an Iowa
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Presented by
Riverview - Parks Area
Foundation
Des Moines, Iowa
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RIVERVIEW PARK PROJECT
REPORT:
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• WHAT RIVERVIEW WAS
• WHAT’S PROPOSED
• WHAT’S BEING DONE
• RIVERVIEW OF THE
FUTURE
AGENDA
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THE RIVERVIEW PARK PROJECT
IS 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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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

COMMUNITIE
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Oak
Park
Highland
Park
Union Park
Riverview
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The three PARKS
Represented by Riverview - Parks Area
Foundation

RIVERVIEW PARK PROJECT
BEGAN IN 1992
GATHERED MOMENTUM IN 2009
BEGAN 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 FOUNDATION
Ken Boatwright, President
In cooperation with:
Highland Park Neighborhood Association
Oak Park Neighbors
Union Park Neighborhood Association
and
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 OF
ENTIRE GENERATIONS
OF DES MOINES RESIDENTS…
PARK HISTORY
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Residents of Des Moines have fond memories
of happy times at Riverview.
Many have volunteered to help.
Your participation will be welcome.
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THE HERITAGE

Happy place for Happy people
The Riverview that was

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

. Beginning of the
end:
LAST
SEASON:
1978
Riviera Ballroom

Gone…
But not forgotten.>>
RIVERVIEW PARK, 1915-
1978

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

RIVERVIEW: A nature preserve
 1992: Kiwanis Riverview Nature Island
began
THE FIRST
STEP

2009: RENDEZVOUS on RIVERVIEW concerts begin
RIVERVIEW: a public
space
MAJOR USAGE

RIVERVIEW IS
BECOMING A
RECREATIO
NAL
TRAIL
HUB

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

2015 STATUS
Riverview, part of Highland,
Union and Oak Park
neighborhood redevelopment,
is being reborn as a cultural
venue.

the RIVIERA STAGE
FIRST PHASE BEING REALIZED 2015
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Bridge
Coaster Arch
exhibit displays
ENTRANCE PLAN

Entrance Bridge with plaques
DONOR CREDIT
GALLERY
AND
DONOR PLAZA
HONOR
THE DONORS
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The COASTER SHELTERwww.riverviewrising.co
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Riviera Stage, a tribute to the RIVIERA
BALLROOM
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PROJECT ONE:
RIVIERA STAGE
FOR COMPLETION 2015

Riverview heritage continues, with your
help
RIVERVIEW AS
EDUCATIONAL
ENVIRONMENT…
OPENING WINDOWS TO THE
PAST
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE OF
TOMORROW.
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PROJECTS
UNDERWAY:

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RIVERVIEW AS
SOCIAL VENUE…
BIKING, HIKING, PUBLIC PARK,
A NEIGHBORHOOD
GATHERING PLACE.
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PROJECTS
UNDERWAY:

PROJECT IS ON-GOING: EFFORTS DATE FROM 1999
EXISTING SUPPORT: THROUGHOUT DES
MOINES
PROJECT DEVELOPED: RECREATIIONAL TRAILS
PROJECT DEVELOPED: BRIDGE ENTRANCE
NEARING FULL USAGE: RIVIERA STAGE
MEDIA INFO AVAILABLE: OVER 36 WEB SITES
FUNDING 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 come
A Force for a better Des Moines
A Catalyst for Community Development
A 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
JOIN
US!
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YOU CAN MAKE A
DIFFERENCE.
YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED NOW.
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JOIN
US!

help
The giving site
Search or type in browser window:
www.desmoinesfoundation.org/give-now
Select fund:
Riverview-Parks Area Foundation Fund
And fill in your information
donations are fully tax-deductible under (501(c) 3)
JOIN
US!
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Now… more than a
dream.
RIVERVIEW
PARK…
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help
Go to the giving site
Search or type in browser window:
www.desmoinesfoundation.org/give-now
Select fund:
Riverview-Parks Area Foundation Fund
And fill in your information
donations are fully tax-deductible under (501(c) 3)
JOIN US!
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Presented by
Riverview
–
Parks
Area
Foundatio
n
Des Moines,

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