Grandview Park

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Grandview Park is a park located in Sioux City, Iowa. The park is widely recognized for its rose garden, bandshell and various musical events.

[edit] History

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Started in 1907 and completed a year later, Grandview Park instigated over twenty years of large growth in Sioux City parks. Mose Reed’s Band played at the dedication and began a tradition of summertime musical events that continue to the present.

[edit] Bandshell

Grandview Park's Municipal Bandshell was constucted in 1930 with funds from the Civil Works Administration and was designed by local architect Henry L. Kamphoefner. The reinforced concrete structure has received praise in an international architectural competition. In May 1935, the bandshell was dedicated with great fanfare and has served as the site of numerous summer festivities, including Saturday in the Park. Such act's that have performed in Grandview Park include The Monahan Post Band and later the Sioux City Municipal Band as well as many other bands, including acts who come for the annual music festival. ^[1]

[edit] Rose Garden

Begun in 1937, the rose garden was developed and maintained under the direction of the Sioux City Municipal Rose Garden Association and was designed by Newell F. Guernsey. The Rose Garden considered a historic landmark complete with backdrops for weddings, concerts, and special events. In the summer of 2002 the Rose Garden was renovated back to its original design. ^[2]