Water Tower Park - Beloit, WI
N 42° 30.513 W 089° 01.828
16T E 333184 N 4708240
Situated high on the east ridge of the Rock River valley sits the remains of an old water tower. The city of Beloit has built a park around this historic site, called, appropriately, Water Tower Park.
Waymark Code: WM2G6R
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2007
Views: 35
If you're looking for playgrounds, picnic tables, or sports facilities, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a beautiful greenspace with an excellent view of the Rock River, then bring a blanket and enjoy the view.
The water tower that is the focal point of this park was built in 1885 and is listed on the National register of Historic Places.
Name: Water Tower Park
Street Location: Riverside Dr. and White Ave.
Local Municipality: Beloit
State/Province, etc.: WI
Country: USA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: The historic water tower
Date Established: 1889
Picnic Facilities: None - bring a blanket
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Great View of the Rock River
Recreational Facilities: Not listed
Monuments/Statues: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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