Crews have been removing trees and branches in Allen Park, manicuring the once wild place. The park was once the site of early trading in historic Chippewa Falls and has hosted many events since. I shared a little bit of the site’s history before and plan to visit it in more detail soon.
It was reported by Business Leader recently that major changes were coming to Allen Park including a possible Farmer’s Market pavilion. This park has been relatively untouched since its dedication on October 7, 1978. The adjacent area along East River Street, which was previously occupied by businesses is now home to the Chippewa Main Street Farmers Market in the warm months. In 2020 a trail to connect Allen Park to Riverfront Park across South Bridge Street was proposed at a Park Board meeting.
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https://www.chippewafalls-wi.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=16664
Chippewa Falls Main Street Inc. Images of America: Main Street Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. Arcadia Publishing, 2005.
Business Leader. The Chippewa Valley Business Leader 2021. Leader-Telegram, 2021.
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