Parks & Recreation - May 28, 2026

The City of West Bend Parks & Recreation Commission held a meeting on May 28, 2026, where key procurement and budget discussions focused on the approval of $250,000 from the park trust impact fee fund to support the construction of a new skate park at Regnar Park. This project has secured a $500,000 lead gift and additional pending financial commitments, aiming to create a regional action sports destination to boost local tourism. The commission approved the funding transfer and discussed the project's timeline, including bidding in fall 2026 and construction in spring 2027. Additionally, the commission approved a new event request from Children's Hospital of Wisconsin to host a Celiac Awareness Walk, with associated rental fees applied. Donations from local sponsors for various community events were also accepted. Staffing updates included the hiring of a new recreation supervisor to fill a recently vacated position. Overall, the meeting emphasized advancing capital projects, fundraising efforts, and community event planning to enhance local recreational facilities and tourism.