Perrin Park One of the lasting gifts to the community for recreational purposes was the gift of land by Jeremiah Perrin for a park. The park was to be known as "J. Perrin Park" and has commonly been know as "Perrin Park" over the years. The City accepted the land in September 1902. There have been various improvements to the park facility, which abuts the Shell Rock River along its entire southwest side. For many years it was the main swimming area for the children of Greene, and was also used for picnic purposes. The bandstand in the park was built in the early 1930's. It was renovated as part of the current park improvements, and is being used for both picnics and as a bandstand. The north restrooms have been refurbished. In the mid-1950's a wading pool for children was installed in the northeast corner of the park and was used for that purpose until the construction of the swimming pool. The wading pool has become a flower garden decorated by the Woman's Club. In 1991, the Greene Betterment Council and the City Council's Park Advisory Board spearheaded the construction of the rock garden waterfall. In the late 1950's a large fenced tennis court was constructed in the southeast corner of the park with funds raised through public donations. In the 1970's, lighting and basketball backboards were added. The Greene Jaycees added the south shelter house in the early 1980's, and several new pieces of playground equipment have been added by other organizations such as the Young Mother's Club. Pea gravel has been placed around the equipment to eliminate the mud problem, and as a safety feature. The Greene Commercial Club donated a sand volleyball court in 1989, and has helped upgrade the electrical service to provide for the needs of River Days and the many family reunions held annually. The City rebuilt the river front area recently, installing a concrete boat ramp, new restrooms with an outdoor shower, turnaround, and a new steel-faced dock, with concrete walk, parking area, and fencing (donated by the American Legion Post). The Memory Lane perimeter walk with memorial benches was completed in 1992 and provides a scenic walk, with restful seating to enjoy the beautiful park and its environment. Many new trees have been planted so there will always be ample shade. In 1998 the Greene Jaycees raised funds to line the Memory Lane walkway with Victorian period lighting. A community Christmas tree and other evergreens are added to the park during the Christmas season. The bandstand is also decorated to give the park a Christmas Card Beauty. The community takes a great deal of pride in Perrin Park and much volunteer effort goes into keeping it one of the premier parks in Iowa.