Countryman noted that “when are tired of playing they come up and settle down happily with their books. During the early years of the first iteration of the library, Ms. The current pool went back to its roots and used natural filtration from the creek and pond, thus making it the nation’s first public natural swimming pool when it reopened in on July 24th, 2015.įrom 1910 to 1953, the library on the second floor of the recreation building was a huge hit for the children in the area. It wouldn’t be until 1979 when significant upgrades to the pool would be made again, with the most recent renovations coming in 2015. These upgrades saw its popularity rise, and in the 1930’s, as many as 1,400 children per day would use the pool during the Summer months. The pollution that ran through the creek eventually became too much of a hazard, and in 1927 a new pool was made that used city water and filtration and chlorination systems. The pool and pond quickly became a popular spot to cool off during the summer, and events such as log rolling contests and canoe races were a frequent sight at the park. It is because of the Webber’s contributions that Camden Park was renamed Webber Park in 1939. Charles Webber, who was the grandson of John Deere, owned and operated the Minneapolis branch of his grandfather’s company, which made it possible for his family to give back to the community by helping create one of the nicest parks in the city. The building had to be named after their 9-year-old son, John Deere Webber, who had recently passed away, a new dam had to be built along the creek, and an outdoor playground had to be installed for the children of the neighborhood to enjoy.
This was made possible by Charles and Mary Webber, who donated the money for the construction with three conditions. The nucleus of the park would be a new recreation building next to the pond, featuring a library on the 2nd floor. In 1909 Camden Park officially opened, with one of its key features being a pond that the park board put there by damming Shingle Creek. While the neighbors and businesses in the area were split 50/50 on the idea of having to pay for the new park, the foundation was in place. As the need for a park in the area became more apparent, Superintendent Theodore Wirth and his colleagues gathered enough votes to establish a park along Shingle Creek. It has seen its ups and downs, but for over 100 years this park has been an important focal point in the Camden community.įor almost twenty years the Minneapolis Park Board planned on acquiring land near the Mississippi River in Camden for a new park. A great example of this success is Webber Park in North Minneapolis. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam to a world class destination and visitor center.įor six of the past seven years, the Minneapolis park system has been rated as the best in the U.S. Promoting the art of film as a medium that fosters cross-cultural understanding, education, entertainment, and exploration.Įnhancing the Minneapolis riverfront environment-for people and pollinators.
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