Firefighters Memorial Bluff Park - West Bend, WI
If you're looking for a great view of Barton Pond and the Milwaukee River as they flow through Barton and West Bend, make a stop at Firefighters Memorial Bluff Park in West Bend. At this North Main Street Overlook, you'll find plenty of park benches available to sit for a spell and take in the view. In summer, wildflowers like cup plant, brown-eyed susan, and goldenrod decorate the landscape with golden hues.
The bluff property was originally owned by the Edward Groth family, and was sold to the city in the 1980s. Edward Groth was killed fighting a fire in 1947. Memorial bricks can be purchased (in support of the memorial park) through the Historic Barton Business District, or by contacting the fire department.
The park is located at the northern end of the West Bend Riverwalk, a 3-mile multi-use paved trail that follows along the Milwaukee River, and West Bend parks including Riverside and Regner.
The park honors local Barton and West Bend firefighters. It is also the home of a recent installation of the "Bison in Continuity" sculpture, created by artist Kent Huchison, of Green Bay. The sculpture, which celebrates the history of bison, and their connection to Native American culture in Wisconsin, was installed in June, 2024. It's a great addition to the art sculptures that can be seen throughout West Bend, many of them along the Downtown Riverwalk.
Hours: Daily 6am - 11pm
Parking: Parking lot available
Location: 1305 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI (Washington County)
For more information, click here.
The bluff property was originally owned by the Edward Groth family, and was sold to the city in the 1980s. Edward Groth was killed fighting a fire in 1947. Memorial bricks can be purchased (in support of the memorial park) through the Historic Barton Business District, or by contacting the fire department.
The park is located at the northern end of the West Bend Riverwalk, a 3-mile multi-use paved trail that follows along the Milwaukee River, and West Bend parks including Riverside and Regner.
The park honors local Barton and West Bend firefighters. It is also the home of a recent installation of the "Bison in Continuity" sculpture, created by artist Kent Huchison, of Green Bay. The sculpture, which celebrates the history of bison, and their connection to Native American culture in Wisconsin, was installed in June, 2024. It's a great addition to the art sculptures that can be seen throughout West Bend, many of them along the Downtown Riverwalk.
Hours: Daily 6am - 11pm
Parking: Parking lot available
Location: 1305 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI (Washington County)
For more information, click here.
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