15
Apr
2014
WHO: A six-person crew from Chance Rides, the Ferris wheel manufacturer based in Wichita, Kan., will be working at Modern Woodmen Park. River Bandits General Manager Andrew Chesser and River Bandits Assistant General Manager of Amusements Mike Clark will both be available for interviews.
WHAT: Phase Two of installation for the Ferris Wheel that will tower 110 feet above the Modern Woodmen Park playing field. Another River Bandits logo sign will be mounted on the LeClaire Park side of the wheel. In addition, the electrical cabinet will be installed behind the scoreboard, and the wheel's spokes will be spread out into a complete circle.
WHERE: Installation will happen behind the left field berm (east end) Modern Woodmen Park. This area may be more visible from east of the stadium in LeClaire Park.
WHEN (*Weather permitting*): Tuesday, April 15, and Wednesday, April 16.
WHY: The Ferris wheel will highlight an amusement lineup to include a carousel, a new ride called a "Drop and Twist," an expanded 300-foot long zip line, an auto-belay rock climbing wall, and many other new games and attractions planned for Modern Woodmen Park.
