Event Schedule
Calendar preview below. We will post exact set times soon.
About Party for the Parks
Party for the Parks is a neighborhood celebration organized by the Northside Hill Neighborhood Association. It brings neighbors together for an afternoon of music, games, food, and fundraising for Mt. Simon Park.
The event is for families, friends, and anyone who cares about keeping Northside Hill parks welcoming and fun.
Event features
Party for the Parks mixes live music, park activities, and community support. Every part of the day helps raise money for a new restroom at Upper Mt. Simon.
What to expect
- Live music from ValleyKil, ECedm, and Woodzen
- Disc golf tournament and pickup volleyball
- Cornhole, bouncy house, and other family games
- Food trucks, beer, soda, and raffle prizes
Stay in the loop
We’re finalizing set times, raffle prizes, and food truck details.
Follow the Facebook event and the association page for the latest updates.
Party for the Parks Facebook event
Northside Hill Neighborhood Association Facebook page
Questions? Message us on Facebook.
Food truck lineup announced soon — stay tuned!
Why Mt. Simon Park Matters
Mt. Simon Park is an important gathering place for our neighborhood and the broader Eau Claire community. It is a place where families, kids, hikers, disc golfers, picnic groups, volleyball players, and neighbors come together throughout the year.
What the park offers
- Playground space for kids
- Pavilion area for gatherings
- Trails for walking and exploring
- Places for picnics, games, and community time
Why this project matters
Our primary fundraising priority is the development of a new public bathroom near the park’s recently improved playground area. Additional needs include a pavilion that could provide shelter and gathering space for families and community events.
The Fundraising Goal
Our goal is to raise $70,000 for the Mt. Simon Park restroom project and related Upper Mt. Simon improvements.
Donate to the restroom projectThis is a big goal, but it is one we can reach together. Big projects happen when a lot of people decide to help a little.
Every donation helps. Whether it is $5, $25, $50, or more, each gift moves this project forward.
Live Music Lineup
Music Spotlight
We’re bringing a little something for everyone: electronic energy from ECedm, soulful sounds from Woodzen, and a full-force rock set from ValleyKil to close out the day.
ValleyKil
ValleyKil is an Eau Claire based Midwest grunge band known for original music, loud guitars, and a strong local following.
They bring the kind of sound that fits a park event well: energetic, local, and unpolished in the right way. We’re glad to have them at Party for the Parks as part of a day built around music, community, and supporting Mt. Simon Park.
Learn more: ValleyKil on Facebook · Instagram · Spotify
Woodzen
We’re excited to have Woodzen joining us for Party for the Parks.
Woodzen brings a sound that is hard to pin down in the best possible way. Their music blends funk grooves, jazzy saxophone, blistering guitars, ethereal keyboards, and shimmering vocal harmonies into something that feels loose, lively, and completely their own.
They’ve been compared to bands like The Grateful Dead, The Wallflowers, and The War on Drugs, but Woodzen has a personality all its own. Call it psychedelic country. Call it a jam band that is not really a jam band. Or better yet, come hear them for yourself.
Catch Woodzen at Mt. Simon Park as we celebrate local music, local parks, and the community coming together to support the Party for the Parks fundraiser.
Learn more: Woodzen on Facebook · Woodzen on Bandcamp · Spotify
ECedm featuring Doktor and SilverC
Party for the Parks will include a set from ECedm, featuring Doktor and SilverC.
ECedm is known for bringing fun, safe electronic music events to the Eau Claire area and the broader Midwest. Their work helps create welcoming spaces for people to gather, dance, and connect through music.
Doktor and SilverC will bring that energy to Mt. Simon Park as part of a lineup that moves from electronic music to live band performances throughout the day.
It’s another reason to come out, stay awhile, and be part of a community event supporting the Mt. Simon restroom project.
Learn more: ECedm on Facebook · ECedm on Instagram
Doktor links: Instagram · Facebook · SoundCloud
SilverC links: Instagram · Facebook · SoundCloud
Mt. Simon Classic Disc Golf Fundraiser
The Mt. Simon Classic will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Mt. Simon Park with an 11:00 AM shotgun start. Players will be randomly assigned to cards and will play 18 holes.
Entry is $20 per player.
Registration details will be posted soon, including a Disc Golf Scene link. We’ll also welcome same-day registration at the park if spots are still available.
A $270 guaranteed cash prize pool will be awarded to the top three finishers. We’ll also have CTP prizes, including limited edition discs.
We are still accepting hole sponsors and prize donations for the disc golf event. Hole sponsorships are $30. If you’re interested in sponsoring a hole or donating a prize, please message the Northside Hill Neighborhood Association Facebook page.
This is a community fundraiser first, and a disc golf tournament second. Come out for a fun round at Mt. Simon, chase a few prizes, and help support a project that will make the park better for everyone.
All proceeds support the effort to build a restroom near the Upper Mt. Simon playground and pavilion area.
Throw discs. Build a bathroom.
Sponsored by the Reineck-Star Family
Food Trucks
Food truck lineup is live
Come hungry. We now have confirmed food trucks, and more announcements are on the way.
Featured food truck: Smackdaddys Gourmet Grub
Smackdaddys Gourmet Grub is officially joining Party for the Parks. Stop by for event-day eats while you enjoy live music, games, and the fundraiser.
Featured food truck: Primal Pizza Company
Primal Pizza Company is officially joining Party for the Parks. Swing by for pizza between sets, games, and fundraiser activities.
See Primal Pizza Company on Facebook
More food truck announcements are coming soon.
Want to appear in our food truck lineup? Reach out through the association Facebook page to join the list.
Vendor booths
We’re exploring vendor booths and tents to add local food, crafts, and community businesses to the event.
If you’re interested in a vendor space, please message us on Facebook.
Contact the Event Team
For now, our contact workflow is handled directly through Facebook Messenger.
Need vendor info, sponsorship details, volunteer coordination, or event updates? Send us a direct message and we will get back to you as quickly as we can.
How You Can Help
Stay updated and support the cause
Community Sponsors
Sponsors and volunteers
Want to help make Party for the Parks happen? Local businesses, neighbors, and community members can support the event by sponsoring, volunteering, or helping spread the word.
Thank you to our event sponsors
Party for the Parks is possible because local businesses and neighbors step up to support the community. A big thank you to our current sponsors for helping us bring this event to life and raise funds for Mt. Simon Park.
Looking for sponsors — We’re reserving space here for local supporters who want to be listed as sponsors for Party for the Parks. If you’d like to support the event, please get in touch on our Facebook page.
Closing Message
Mt. Simon Park belongs to all of us. With your help, we can make it better for everyone.