[2] It was developed by the Davenport Schuetzengesellschaft[3] as a location for the practice of target shooting in the traditional German style called "Schuetzen".

At its zenith, the park consisted of an Inn, music pavilion, dance hall, shooting range, refreshment stands, roller coaster, bowling alleys and a zoo.

The park has acres of nature trails, a deer pond, Bavarian Wayside Shrine and the granite remains of the German Savings Bank.

[8][9] As in years past, a summer concert series is traditionally held in the park and a wide range of musical styles are presented.

[6] The station was designed in the Egyptian Revival style by John F. Bredow, the first manager of Electric Light Company in Davenport.

[11] A $1,000 bequest from Davenport brewer Henry Koehler, who had owned the Independent Malting Company, paid for its construction.