[2] Its name is derived from the Rock Island Centennial Bridge, which is on the east side of the park.

The skate board park is used for skateboarding, roller blades and BMX bikes.

The park's construction was a part of a $100 million project called River Vision that was passed by the city council in 2004.

[1] The last three commercial buildings on the site were torn down the same year to make way for the spray park that was constructed in 2010.

[6] In late 2010 and early 2011 part of what was the festival grounds was paved for parking and the rest is being seeded for an open green space.