[4] In 1881, the Fair Floral Exhibition Hall was built, west of the football field at the top of the hill.

The temporary monument was an obelisk about 40 feet (12 m) tall, and built from forty bushels of ears of corn.

Other famous local racing horses included trotters McKinney, and Silver Sign.

[7] In 1938, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) built the football stadium limestone bleachers, west and north walls, picnic tables, fire pits, and various items in the park.

[8] In 1960s and 1970s, up to 30,000 or more people attended the Independence Day Celebration on July 4 at the park, including a Carnival of rides.

[5] In November 1977, the high school boys football (Class 2A) state final was held at the park.

The fireworks are infamous for the ending display named Battle of New Orleans, which explodes over 1 Million individual items.