Jackson Park Bandshell

Jackson Park Signage

The City of Windsor will be hosting a Public Information Centre (PIC) on Thursday April 25th, 2024 to gather feedback on the future of the historic Jackson Park Bandshell. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide input and share their vision for the bandshell's future. Representatives from the City of Windsor will be present to answer questions and gather feedback on the Comment Sheets provided.

History of the Bandshell

  • 1899 - the original Grandstand was built in Grosse Pointe, Michigan
  • 1909 - the Grandstand was brought to Windsor to be reconstructed in the old Windsor Fairgrounds by the Windsor Jockey Club
  • 1928 - the City of Windsor bought the Grandstand and parkland from the Jockey Club to create Jackson Park
  • shortly after World War Two, a bandshell was constructed to enhance the outdoor entertainment events in Jackson Park
  • 1957 - one of the most devastating fires in Windsor's history completely destroyed both the Bandshell and the Grandstand
  • 1959 - City Council approved the construction of the replacement bandshell in it's new location where it sits today


The new bandshell was used for many events throughout the 60's and 70's including the Emancipation Day festival and Windsor's Battle of the Bands.


The Public Information Centre Display Boards can be viewed through the following link: Jackson Park Bandshell PIC Display Boards (15.7 MB)

The City of Windsor will be hosting a Public Information Centre (PIC) on Thursday April 25th, 2024 to gather feedback on the future of the historic Jackson Park Bandshell. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide input and share their vision for the bandshell's future. Representatives from the City of Windsor will be present to answer questions and gather feedback on the Comment Sheets provided.

History of the Bandshell

  • 1899 - the original Grandstand was built in Grosse Pointe, Michigan
  • 1909 - the Grandstand was brought to Windsor to be reconstructed in the old Windsor Fairgrounds by the Windsor Jockey Club
  • 1928 - the City of Windsor bought the Grandstand and parkland from the Jockey Club to create Jackson Park
  • shortly after World War Two, a bandshell was constructed to enhance the outdoor entertainment events in Jackson Park
  • 1957 - one of the most devastating fires in Windsor's history completely destroyed both the Bandshell and the Grandstand
  • 1959 - City Council approved the construction of the replacement bandshell in it's new location where it sits today


The new bandshell was used for many events throughout the 60's and 70's including the Emancipation Day festival and Windsor's Battle of the Bands.


The Public Information Centre Display Boards can be viewed through the following link: Jackson Park Bandshell PIC Display Boards (15.7 MB)

  • Jackson Park Bandshell Public Survey

    The City of Windsor is looking for input on the existing bandshell structure in Jackson Park. This survey is intended to help shape future studies and plans with consideration to the technical and heritage attributes of the existing bandshell.

    Please review the PIC Information Boards on the LetsTalk Jackson Park webpage before starting this survey. The survey consists of a maximum of 24 questions, depending on your responses. Providing complete responses to all questions will help us understand your input.

    Please submit your completed survey by June 23, 2024.

    Thank you in advance for participating in this survey and sharing your thoughts on the existing bandshell in Jackson Park. We value your feedback as we gather information and ideas during this stage of public engagement. Please note that all responses received will be confidential.

    The information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act. The information collected will be confidential and used only in the development of future consideration of the bandshell for residents of the City of Windsor. Questions about this collection may be made to the City Parks Department, jacksonparkbandshell@citywindsor.ca.

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Page last updated: 03 May 2024, 10:50 AM