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All Funds Have Been Raised For Phase 1

Phase 1 $450,000

Phase 2 $2,000,000

13%

of Phase 2 goal

$1,740,000

of Phase 2 Remaining

83

Donations

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Press Releases

The Cascades has published the following Press Releases on The Cascades Renovation

March 25, 2016 - Emmons Service Inc. Donates $10,000 to The Cascades Renovation Project
May 23, 2015 - Grand Re-Opening Invitation of The Cascades
April 24, 2015 - The Cascades Renovation- Phase 1 Complete
January 15, 2015 - Request for Proposals Cascades Renovation Phase I Advertisement
December 30, 2014 Phase 1 of The Restoration of The Cascades
December 15, 2014 - Phase 1 of 6 The Wall is coming Down Flyer Demolition of The Cascades Wall Program
December 12, 2014 - Bill and Vi Sigmund Foundation Grant for The Cascades Renovation
December 11, 2014 - The Weatherwax Foundation Grant for The Cascades Renovation
December 4, 2014 - The Cascades Renovation - Phase 1 The Wall is coming Down
December 2, 2014 - Jackson Community Foundation Grant for The Cascades Renovation
October 14, 2014 - State-of-the art LED sign for The Cascades from an Anonymous Donor
June 16, 2014 - Request for Qualifications Engineering Services for Cascades Amphitheater Demolition and Site Restoration

What Are The Cascades

The Cascades are the result of Cap Sparks' dream to do something for Jackson and to build an attraction that would provide a positive impression of the city.

The Cascades was built in 1932 to resemble the 1929 International Exposition
in Montjuic, Barcelona, Spain

The falls opened to a crowd of 25,000 people on May 9, 1932,
on Captain Spark's 59th birthday.

Within a few years, the Cascade Falls were known around the world.
Today, visitor logbooks include entries from every state and from 33 countries.

Champion Team Members

James Shotwell Jr., Chairman
Matt Augustine
Mike Brown
Patrick Burtch
R.J. Michaels
Regina Funkhouser
Molly Kaser
Mark Schopmeyer
Sparry Sparks
Carlene Walz Lefere
Michael Way
Jeff Hovarter - Staff
Becky Humphrey - Staff

Engineering Report

An assessment and preliminary engineering report was conducted on The Cascades in 2011-2012 by the Spicer Group

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Ad Hoc Committee

Meetings with local foundations, legislators, state government, and the Sparks family formed a vision for this campaign

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Impact The Cascades

All electrical elements, nearly all major mechanical system elements, and at least 20% of the concrete work must be replaced

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Renovation in Phases

Construction Phasing

Phase 1: Remove Wall
Phase 2: Phase I Electrical, Mechanical and Play Fountains
Phase 3: Structural Improvements
Phase 4: Phase II Electrical and Mechanical
Phase 5: Public Plaza
Phase 6: New Buildings

Needed
Repairs

Mural Contest

Murals of The Cascades were painted by 5 area Jackson Schools

East Jackson

Northwest

Jackson High

Vandercook Lake High

Western Middle School

Share Your Story

We asked the community what their favorite memory about The Cascades
and this is what they shared with us:

Growing up in the 70s and playing on the playground equipment (the cheese!) and rolling down the hill. And Of course when I was older in the 80s, sledding down the hill with all my high school friends!
Sitting by the pond and watching the fireworks with my parents.
I have fond memories of running up the fall's steps playing in the water that the wind would blow onto the sidewalk/stairs. My parents brought us there a few times during each summer. Also, sledding down the big hills in the wintertime!
I walk my dogs there pretty much every day. It is a beautiful park.
Getting wet running up and down Fall's steps.
It is beautiful and a memory-making place for families to come to.
Inside the falls, fireworks booming so loud you feel them in your chest, beauty of the falls. The kids racing up the steps getting the mist of the falls. Many memories.

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Renovation Project

The Cascades have been a landmark for generations of residents and hosting visitors from the US and other countries. For over 80 years they have been one of the signature features of the community. Now the falls are in need of substantial repairs and renovation.

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Your gift to the Cascades Special Project Fund will help with the renovation of the Cascades

Donations can be made at http://www.jacksoncf.org/page-1860038

In order for your donation to be directed to The Cascades, you must select a FUND NAME of "The Cascades Non Endowed Special Project Fund"

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