100 Years of Memories:
Share Your Big Hill Memorial Park Story
100 Years of Memories:
Share Your Big Hill Memorial Park Story
To commemorate this milestone, we will be putting together a 100 Years of Memories At Big Hill Memorial Park video and on-site display and would love to have you share your Big Hill Memories! We will also be holding special events this fall. We invite you to be part of its story by sharing your memories and experiences. Whether it’s a childhood adventure, a family picnic, a favorite view, or a meaningful moment spent with friends, each memory helps bring the park’s history to life. Your stories will help honor the generations who have enjoyed this special place and inspire those who will visit in the years to come. Join us in celebrating a century of community, connection, and nature by contributing your piece of Big Hill Park’s legacy.
Big Hill Memorial Park is officially 100 years old in 2026! In March 1926 the land was purchased with $15,000 raised from 4,000 community members and donated to the city of Beloit to establish a park in “tribute to its service men and women of American wars”.
Here are some ideas of memories you can share:
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- What is your connection to the park? (Resident, visitor, former resident, worked there, etc.)
- Do you have information or photos from historical uses of the park (such as Motorcycle Hill Climbing, Ski Jumping, Beloit College Picnics, etc)
- What years did you visit or use the park?
- What is your favorite memory of the park?
- Do you have a favorite spot in the park? Why is it meaningful to you?
- What activities did you enjoy most there? (picnics, sports, youth programs, walking, etc.)
- Who did you usually visit the park with? (family, friends, school groups, etc.)
- Can you describe a special event or moment you experienced in the park?
- Why is this park important to you or your family?
- What makes this park unique compared to others?
- Did the park play a role in any major life moments? (celebrations, milestones, traditions)
*Featured image from Beloit College Archives. Motorcycle climb1934/40
