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OSHKOSH ADVISORY PARKS BOARD AGENDA
ROOM 404 (4TH FLOOR), CITY HALL
OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
May 12, 2025
6:00 p.m.
If anyone requires reasonable ADA accommodations, please contact the Parks Department at
erick@oshkoshwi.gov, or phone 920-236-5080.
A.CALL TO ORDER (6:00 PM)
B.ROLL CALL
C.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.April 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes
D.CITIZEN STATEMENTS (Items not listed on this agenda)
(Statements are limited to five (5) minutes; they must address items that are not listed on the meeting agenda, are limited to
issues that have an impact on the City of Oshkosh and the Advisory Parks Board may address at a future meeting, and must
not include endorsements of any candidates or other electioneering. If you require more time please inform the Chair at the
beginning of your presentation.)
E.OLD BUSINESS
F.NEW BUSINESS
2.Discuss and recommend parkland dedication and/or fees in lieu of parkland dedication for the
Island View Estates subdivision
3.Update on murals at Menominee Park Zoo
4.Presentation of the 2024 Parks Department Impact Report
G.STAFF REPORTS
Park Director (Maurer)
Update on Lakeshore park signage project
Update on Quarry Park Master Plan
Update on Pickart Park Master Plan
Update on 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Landscape Operations Manager (Derks)
Update on Memorial Tree Plantings
Trees will be planted starting week of May 12
Tree/mulch decorations
Update on downtown flags
Update on downtown flower pots
Update on shoreland plantings in Miller's Bay
H.OTHER BUSINESS
I.ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING DATE: June 9, 2025
TO:TO:Advisory Parks Board
FROM:FROM:Ray Maurer, Parks Director
DATE:DATE:May 12, 2025
SUBJECT:SUBJECT:April 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes
AttachmentsAttachments
April 14, 2025 Minutes
ADVISORY PARK BOARD
APRIL 14, 2025
Present: Amy Davis, Becky Metz, Jacob Floam, Timothy Franz, Devon Hudak,
Excused: Lester Millette, Steve Herman
Staff: Ray Maurer, Parks Director; Chad Dallman, Assistant Parks Director; Travis
Derks, Landscape Operations Manager; Jenny McCollian, Revenue Facilities
Manager; Ericka Rick, Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. A quorum was determined to be present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Floam for approval of the March 10, 2025 minutes. Seconded by Hudak. Motion
carried 5-0.
CITIZEN STATEMENTS
Jerry Burke, 1733 Northpoint Street – Mr. Burke provided photos of a Kentucky Coffee trees and
its droppings. He expressed his displeasure in the two trees that are planted on his terrace. Mr.
Burke stated that the droppings cause issue with his mower because they dull the blades and
with his snowblower because they clog the chute.
NEW BUSINESS
1) DISCUSS AND RECOMMEND UPDATE TO SECTION 30-442 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING THE FEE IN LIEU OF PARK LAND DEDICATION
Mr. Maurer stated that section 30-442 of municipal code refers to fees in lieu of park land
dedication as well as the amount of land dedication based on the amount of land dwelling
in a subdivision. In December 2023, the city entered into an agreement with Ehlers Public
Finance Advisors to review and update these items. The agreement also included that
Ehlers would perform a feasibility analysis for a potential park impact fee as was
previously requested by members of the Advisory Park Board, Plan Commission and
Common Council. The last time these items were updated was in 2003. Community
Development and Parks Department staff had been working with Ehlers on this process
but due to staff turnover, the project was slightly delayed. The focus is now primarily on
the update to the fee in lieu of parkland dedication and the parkland dedication
requirements. The impact fee feasibility analysis will resume in the near future.
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Past updates to the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) have indicated that
the city owned parkland acreage is lower than the National Recreation and Park
Association (NRPA) recommended national standard. The recommended parkland acreage
from NRPA is 6.25-10.5 acres per 1,000 residents and the most recent CORP update,
completed last fall, indicates that the City of Oshkosh is currently at 4.55 acres per 1,000
residents. As part of their review, Ehlers surveyed a number of other communities in the
region and state to compare the City of Oshkosh parkland dedication requirements and fees
in-lieu-of parkland dedication.
Jon Cameron, Senior Municipal Advisor/Managing Director with Ehlers Public Finance
Advisors, attended via Zoom to further present. Mr. Cameron states that Section 30-442(b)
and (c) of municipal code contain language on the dedication requirements in terms of the
number of square feet per single family or multi family unit. The current ordinance
requirement requests 1,100 square feet per detached single-family housing unit and 900
square feet per attached multi-family housing unit. The current fees are $400 per
residential lot and $330 per multi-family unit.
The updated fees were based upon the value per acre of land divided by the standard
number of residents per acre of active parkland. Existing population and total acres of
active parkland as defined in the City’s CORP were used for the calculation. The fee per
capita were then multiplied by an assumed 3.0 persons per household for single-family
dwelling units for a proposed fee of $798 and 2.50 persons per household for multi-family
dwelling units for a proposed fee of $655.
Mr. Maurer stated that the current zoning code refers to the collection of these fees or the
requirement of land dedication when there is a land division or a certified survey map
required. Planning staff is currently reviewing zoning code and it is their intent that any
future residential developments would comply with these updated requirements.
Motion by Hudak for recommendation to Common Council for update to section 30-442 of the
municipal code regarding the fee in lieu of park land dedication as proposed. Seconded by
Franz. Motion carried 5-0.
2) DISCUSS AND RECOMMEND UPDATE TO SECTION 30-442 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING PARK LAND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS
Mr. Cameron indicated in his presentation that City staff had also desired to examine the
existing land dedication requirement compared to other municipalities. The existing
requirement of 1,100 square feet for single family dwelling units and 900 square feet for
multi-family development is lower than many other municipalities sampled. Based on the
analysis it is recommended to increase the land dedication requirement to 2,000 square
feet per unit regardless of single-family or multi-family development.
In response to question by Mr. Floam, Mr. Maurer indicates that the CORP will be used to
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determine areas that are deficient, or not covered by neighborhood parks, and are in need
of space for park land dedication as opposed to areas where a fee in lieu of would be
adequate.
Motion by Davis for recommendation to Common Council for update to section 30-442 of the
municipal code regarding park land dedication requirements as proposed. Seconded by Floam.
Motion carried 5-0.
3) DISCUSS INCLUSION OF PICKLEBALL COURTS FOR THE 44TH PARALLEL
COURT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Mr. Maurer stated that funding to reconstruct the 44th Parallel Park tennis courts was
included in the approved 2025 Parks Department Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The
scope of that project includes eliminating one of the existing tennis courts and replacing it
with two pickleball courts due to the demand and popularity of the program. Pickleball
generates more noise than tennis due to the type of equipment. With consideration to the
feedback received from other areas where a similar project has been completed, staff
attempted to solicit input on their preference for the courts from neighbors adjacent to
44th Parallel Park. A total of 67 households adjacent to the park were provided
information on the project, including advising them of more noise generated by pickleball
play, and were requested to let us know if they had a preference on the court project. A
total of 14 households responded with 10 preferring the addition of pickleball courts, 3
preferring to leave as tennis courts only and 1 stating they are fine with either but would
like to see whatever is best for the community.
Mr. Maurer stated that with consideration to the input received and the continued
demand for pickleball courts from the community, staff supports the elimination of one
tennis court and to replace it with two pickleball courts.
Bruce Abraham, President of the Oshkosh Pickleball Club, 1911 Amy Jo Dr – Mr. Abraham
express his support for the pickeball courts. He has received appreciative feedback from
the pickball community expressing gratitude for the other courts that have also been
added to the community. Mr. Abraham believes that, as a whole, there are far more
players than there is available space for pickleball across the nation.
The Advisory Park Board members expressed support for keeping pickleball courts in the
project.
4) DISCUSS AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CONCESSION STAND
AGREEMENT FOR RED ARROW PARK BASEBALL COMPLEX BETWEEN THE CITY
OF OSHKOSH AND OSHKOSH YOUTH BASEBALL
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Mr. Maurer stated the YMCA previously operated the concessions at Red Arrow Park but
recently notified the department that they do not wish to continue the lease or renew their
agreement. The YMCA and Oshkosh Youth Baseball (OYB) have been working together to
transfer ownership of equipment within the concession stand from one group to the other
and, during that process, OYB expressed their interest in taking over the concession stand
operations.
The proposed agreement between OYB and the City of Oshkosh is a one year lease
agreement with the same terms previously laid out in the agreement with the YMCA.
Motion by Metz for recommendation to Common Council of approval of concession stand
agreement for red arrow park baseball complex between the City of Oshkosh and Oshkosh
Youth Baseball. Seconded by Hudak. Motion carried 5-0.
5) PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL REVENUE FACILITY REPORT BY JENNY
MCCOLLIAN, REVENUE FACILITIES MANAGER
Ms. McCollian stated that it was a successful year in special events with the majority of
department events growing or maintaining their participation rates. The Pollock
Community Water Park hosted 6 special events with a total participation of 1,914. The
Leach Amphitheater hosted 8 special events with 10,966 total participants. South Park
held 3 Children’s Events with 900 in participation. The Menominee Park Zoo had 18,700 in
participation during special events and the Brews on the Bay events drew 4,640 in
participation during those events.
Total visitors at the Pollock Community Water Park in 2024 was 33,923 which was only
slightly below the previous year. The Menominee Park Zoo attendance grew to 102,051
with Ms. McCollian noting that 2024 was the first year that the zoo extended its hours into
the winter months and the total annual attendance does include those new hours.
The department relies heavily on volunteers to help make special events successful and
2024 saw an unfortunate decrease in volunteer hours overall.
The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation donated additional funds for maintenance to
Pollock Community Water Park but the remainder of the revenue facilitates donations
remained fairly consistent with previous years. Sponsorship also remained stable or
growing with the exception of the Leach Amphitheater where the title sponsor was lost
and were not able to replace before the annual events began.
6) PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL ZOO REPORT BY JENNY MCCOLLIAN, REVENUE
FACILITIES MANAGER
Ms. McCollian stated that the overall attendance at Menominee Park Zoo special events
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increased in comparison to the year prior, with the exception of the breakfast with the
Bunny and Bunny in the Barn event. Its decrease in attendance was likely due to the
abnormal event date and it proximately to other spring events. Ms. McCollian noted the
date change in 2025 and the corresponding increase in attendance during this year’s event.
The Menominee Park Zoo is supported annually in many ways. The total volunteer hours
equated to $16,770.12 and the total sponsorship dollars rose to $13,892.30. The total
donations for the year include the annual donation from the Harenburg Family
Foundation which provides the free admission to the zoo and totaled $73,703.84. The zoo
coin revenue collected rose slightly to $6,912.91 as did the overall total support at
$94,509.05.
Ms. McCollian stated that Kate Grasley is the Zoo Education Coordinator and she helps to
coordinate and execute much of the programming for the zoo. Ms. Grasley has a great
working relationship and connection with the Oshkosh Area School District where she
retired from. The zoo also partners with the Oshkosh Public Library, different university
groups, and a variety of other organizations for the Wildlife Wednesday Program.
STAFF REPORTS
PARKS DIRECTOR (Maurer)
Mr. Maurer shared that the Common Council approved the proposed relocation of the
Festival Foods Fireworks Show to Ames Point at Menominee Park.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (Dallman)
Mr. Dallman shared that the final segment of path in the Menominee Park Zoo is being
completed. This segment is located at the main entrance, temporarily closing it, however
the facility remains open though another access point. Signs outside indicated where the
alternate entrance is located. This project is to be completed prior to the May 24 seasonal
opening date.
Other updates at the Menominee Park include a mural on the interior of the Lake Fly Café
and two roofing projects. The Park Maintenance Building (block building) at Menominee
Park had a section of roof already replaced and just has minor finishing work yet to be
completed and the Kiwanis Shelter (Shelter 1) roof replacement is expected to be
completed by the end of April.
LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS MANAGER (Derks)
Mr. Derks shared that in 2024 he applied for and received a DNR grant to develop
Forestry Strategic and Management Plans. The strategic plan will be a long-term plan
designed to layout and map goals as well as a plan to achieve them. The management plan
will be designed for a short term, 3-5 year span. It will detail items such as daily
operations and best practices. The annual spring planting for terrace trees has been moved
to fall due to the development of these plans. Memorial trees scheduled for spring will still
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be planted as scheduled.
With the help of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and Discover Oshkosh, the
bases have been replaced on the four gateway signs at City entrance points.
Arbor Day is on April 25, 2025. Celebrations on that day include Menominee Elementary
School and North High Conservancy/Aken Acres.
Gustav Behnke was an artist and Oshkosh resident in the early 1900s. There are two of his
paintings hanging in the chapel at Riverside Cemetery. A recent donation allowed for
these paintings to be removed so that they could be cleaned and restored. The Crucifixion
was donated to the cemetery in 1942. That painting was done on canvas and hangs over
the double doors to the chapel. The Resurrection donated in 1930 restoration began in fall
of 2019. That painting was done on Masonite hangs over the alter in the chapel.
REVENUE FACILITIES MANAGER (McCollian)
Ms. McCollian shared that the recent Breakfast with the Bunny and Bunny in the Barn
events were much better attended than the previous year. With the help of new sponsor,
IHOP and their donation of pancake mix, breakfast was served to 955 people. There were
704 children who participated in the egg hunt. The event also included face painting,
balloons twisting, Festival Foods cookie decorating and several other small games and
activities for families.
Staff is preparing for opening day at all of the Menominee Park facilities on May 24. The
Menominee Park Zoo will open daily from 9am to 6pm, the Lake Fly Café will be open
from 10am-7pm on weekends and 11am-6pm Monday-Friday, and the Children’s
Amusement Center will be open Friday-Sunday from 11am-7pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Davis for adjournment; seconded by Metz. Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:58 P.M
Respectfully submitted,
Ericka Rick
Administrative Assistant
TO:TO:Advisory Parks Board
FROM:FROM:Ray Maurer, Parks Director
DATE:DATE:May 12, 2025
SUBJECT:SUBJECT:Discuss and recommend parkland dedication and/or fees in lieu of parkland dedication for
the Island View Estates subdivision
BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND
The city has received the preliminary plat for the 2nd addition to Island View Estates subdivision on far
northeastern boundary of the city, north of Sunnyview Road and east of County Road A. A copy of the
preliminary plat is included in the meeting packet. The Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan includes
a recommendation for a neighborhood park in this development area as it is currently not served by any
city parks.
The preliminary plat includes 21 single family lots requiring 23,100 square feet (21 units x 1,100 sq.ft/lot) and
18 condominium units requiring 16,200 square feet (18 units x 900 sq.ft/lot) for a total of 39,300 square feet
(.09 acres) of parkland dedication. Included in the preliminary plat is Outlot 1 encompassing 36,897
square feet.
Staff has worked with the developer to ensure the proposed park property is useable and has limited, if
any, wetlands. Since the proposed parkland dedication is approximately 2,400 square feet short of the
required 39,300, staff is recommending acceptance of the parkland and a payment in lieu of parkland
dedication of $800 for the deficiency. If agreeable, the Board needs to recommend this to the Plan
Commission and Common Council.
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Lot 4, Certified Survey Map No. 6157, Part of Government Lot 2,
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Preliminary Plat
SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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Existing zoning = SR-3
Proposed zoning = SR-3
Approving Authorities
City of Oshkosh
Department of Administration
Objecting Authorities
Winnebago County
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I, Scott R. Andersen, hereby certify that this Preliminary Plat is a
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TO:TO:Advisory Parks Board
FROM:FROM:Ray Maurer, Parks Director
DATE:DATE:May 12, 2025
SUBJECT:SUBJECT:Update on murals at Menominee Park Zoo
BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND
Parks Department staff has been working with Discover Oshkosh and a consultant they hired, Spark
Towns, to improve visitor experiences throughout the community. One area of focus has been
improvements to the aesthetics of the Menominee Park Zoo including adding murals to various buildings
at the zoo. Included in the meeting packet is a Call for Artists flier that is being distributed. Select artists
will work with the Parks Department, Discover Oshkosh and Spark Towns to potentially paint murals on the
husbandry building, Lake Fly Cafe, otter exhibit walls and bear/fox exhibit walls. The murals will reflect the
zoo's mission, animals and environment to create a cohesive and engaging visual theme throughout the
facility. These murals are just one of many ideas being discussed to enhanced the visitor experience at
the zoo and Menominee Park.
AttachmentsAttachments
Call for Artists Flyer
The City of Oshkosh Parks Department
and Discover Oshkosh are seeking talented
muralists to bring a vibrant, unified look to our
beloved Menominee Park Zoo! This is a unique
opportunity to be part of a large-scale creative
project that will enhance the visual experience for
thousands of visitors each year.
We are looking for artists or teams of artists to design and
paint multiple exterior walls and full buildings throughout
the zoo to create a cohesive and engaging
visual theme that reflects the zoo’s mission,
animals, and environment, and complements
the park around it.
The selected team will work with the Parks
Department and Discover Oshkosh to determine
final locations for all murals, but the project will
likely include the Lake Fly Cafe entrance building
and its adjacent storage structure, sections of the
otter and bear exhibits, and the service building.
The project may also include updates to two
interactive displays.
Email info@sparktowns.com with any questions.
GO TO VISITOSHKOSH.COM/
PLACEMAKING TO ACCESS
THE APPLICATION
FIRST ROUND CLOSES 05.31
MENOMINEEPARKZOO
Applications will be reviewed in
two rounds. The first round invites
any interested artist or artist team
to submit samples of existing
work, references, and a likely
budget range for a project of this
size. Advancing artists will be
given a stipend to design
concepts for the zoo. The artist
or team selected from those
concepts will work with the
Parks Department and
Discover Oshkosh to
complete their designs
and execute the murals.
CALLFOR MURALS
MENOMINEE PARK ZOO
MURAL LOCATIONS
interactive
displays
LAKE FLY CAFE
ENTRANCE &
ADJACENT
STORAGE
STRUCTURE
FLAT WALLS
OF OTTER &
BEAR EXHIBITS
LAGOON-
FACING WALL
OF SERVICE
BUILDING
GO TO VISITOSHKOSH.COM/PLACEMAKING TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION.
TO:TO:Advisory Parks Board
FROM:FROM:Ray Maurer, Parks Director
DATE:DATE:May 12, 2025
SUBJECT:SUBJECT:Presentation of the 2024 Parks Department Impact Report
AttachmentsAttachments
2024 Parks Department Impact Report
2024 IMPACT REPORT
Oshkosh
Parks Department
2024 Impact Report
mission
RAY MAURER,
PARKS DIRECTOR
CHAD DALLMAN,
ASSISTANT PARKS DIRECTOR
TRAVIS DERKS,
LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS
MANAGER
JENNY MCCOLLIAN,
REVENUE FACILITIES MANAGER
DAN BRAUN,
SENIOR SERVICES MANAGER
KATHY SNELL,
SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR
ANNE SCHAEFER,
MARKETING AND FUND
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
ERICKA RICK,
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PARKS DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
PARKS DEPARTMENT
805 WITZEL AVENUE
920.236.5080
WWW.OSHKOSHWI.GOV/PARKS
FACEBOOK.COM/OSHKOSHPARKS
The City of Oshkosh seeks to provide a
park and recreation system that will
meet the needs of our current
residents and future generations,
preserve and protect the city’s open
space, water, historical and natural
resources, and provide a park and
recreation program that is designed to
enhance the city’s quality of life.
Key Performance
Indicators
360 Grants and DonationsDollar Amount -nearly $725,000
553 Volunteers12,508 Volunteer Hours Value of Volunteer Hours-$413,626
553 DepartmentSponsored Events -nearly 32,000Participants
comprehensive outdoor
recreation plan Updated
Significant Highlights of 2024
According to the 2019-2023 Wisconsin
Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor
Recreation Plan, Wisconsin’s urban
population has more than tripled in the
last 100 years. With over 95% of
Wisconsinites enjoying some sort of
outdoor recreation, parks and open
space can now be viewed as essential to
the public good in much the same way
as roads, sewers, and other public
infrastructure.
NEW BEAR AND FOX EXHIBIT OPENS
The Zoo entertains and educates over 100,000 visitors during the May
through September season and continues to grow and improve with the
generosity of donors. With the arrival of Mr. Reeves, the Alaskan black bear,
and two new foxes, Menominee Park Zoo Hours were extended for the winter,
open Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm (excluding holidays).
2024 OPERATIONS AND ENHANCEMENTS
Rusch Park
West side trail constructed
Newport Trail access improvements
44th Parallel Park
Play equipment replaced including poured in place rubber surface
and accessible route
Menominee Park
Gazebo restored
Beach house removed and site renovated
Pratt Trail Road reconstruction completed
Menominee Park Zoo
Asphalt paths replaced many of the zoo gravel paths
Black Bear/fox exhibit completed
Secured Black Bear and Red Foxes for exhibits
44th Parallel Park Rusch Park Trail
South Park
Pedestrian bridge restored
Trail repaving (400’) along the north end completed
Quarry Park
Park shelter/restroom and parking lot removed and restored to
natural turf
Lakeshore Park
Lakeshore Park 4 Seasons building was officially opened for use
in spring
West side trail and parking lot constructed
Rainbow Memorial Park
Electrical updates to special event area were completed
Hosted all Brews on Bay events
Leach Amphitheater
Stage and sound booth curtains replaced
East concesssion grill replaced
Pollock Community Water Park
Leisure pool replastering completed
2024 Operation and Enhancments (continued)
Landscape Operations
276
Trees Planted
1,963
Trees Pruned
79
Trees Removed
156
Stumps Removed
Planted and
maintained 100
planters in the
downtown
Designed and implemented the landscape features at the new
Menominee Park Zoo Bear and Fox Exhibit
Designed and renovated the
roundabouts at
City of Oshkosh Gateways
Transforms the corner of Elwood Street and
Bent Avenue into a green space for the
neighborhood
Collaboration between:
•Parks Department
•Community Development Department
•Bentwood Neighborhood Association
Collaborations and
volunteers help beautify
Oshkosh
Volunteer groups work alongside
Landscape Operations:
Spruce up the landscaping at
Firestation #18
Transplant perennials to beautify
the Menominee Park Zoo grounds
Plant tulips in Opera House Square
Revenue
Special Events
Attendance Total 1,914
Carnival Night - 425
christmas in july - 329
Wild, Wild West - 272
Ducky Days - 291
Dino Days - 378
Kids Camps - 13
Yoga at the Pool - 72
Fitness Class - 59
Season Pass
appreciation - 75
Sponsorships: $5,000
Donations: $330,113
attendance: 33,923
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Leach Amphitheater
Sponsorships: $4,250
Donations: $11,737
Attendance: 11,000 (LIVE at the Leach,
Touch-a-Truck, June Dairy Day, Movie
Nights, and Yoga)
Events hosted by the Oshkosh Parks
Department:
Tuesday Night Concert Series (3)
Movie Nights (2)
June Dairy Day
Touch-A-Truck
Yoga at the Leach (4)
2024 Children’sAmusement Center
Children’s Amusement Center
remained closed in 2024 due to Pratt
Trail Road reconstruction. Special
Events from this area were moved
and rebranded to be called
South Park Summer Events.
Total Attendance - 900
Wild Wild West- 325
Summer Luau – 325
Bubble Bonanza- 250
2024 Menominee
Park Zoo
Sponsorships: $14,992
Donations: $74,065
Zoo attendance: OVER 102,000
Total of special events
attendance- 23,340
Breakfast with the Bunny-704
Bunny in the Barn-741
Snooze at the Zoo-72
Brews in the Zoo-415
Zooloween Boo-3,498
Wildlife Wednesdays (12)-1,365
Daily Summer Programs-6,833
Brews on the Bay-4,640
Lakeside Packaging-305
Friday Story and Craft Time (15)-
382
World Otter Day-724
American Zoo Day-950
International Wolf Day-1,151
International Vulture Awareness
Day-933
Beary-Foxy Festive-627
Oshkosh Seniors Center
2024 total visits: 50,313
Attendance returns to
pre-Covid levels
31,170 (61.95%) Fitness and Related
Programs
14% increase in Personal Training
usage since 2023
8,009 (15.92%) Educational Programs
7,806 (15.51%) Social Events &
Programs
2,303 (4.58%) Outreach & Support
related programs
1,025 (2.04%) Other Meetings and
Programs
Programs keeping older adults Active, social, and informed O
We aim to connect people to
fitness, good health, economic
security, lifelong learning, social
engagement, purpose, creativity,
mobility, and nutrition—all in a
social and fun environment!
Friends
Matter!
The Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors
Center tirelessly fundraise for
program enhancements and to secure
the Center for future generations. In
2024, they contributed $70,000 to
Center operations.
Special events put our communityon the map!
Volunteer recruitment efforts Resulted in businesses andorganizations completing projectsalongside the oshkosh Parks Department staff
Keller Williams (Fall Decorations and Mulching)
Avail Switchgear Systems (Planted Tulips)
US Bank (Shrub bed mulching at three parks)
Winnebago Community Credit Union
(Decorating, painting and beautification)
Marketing and Fund DevelopmentGrants and Sponsorships Awarded in 2024