BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Fishing, is what usually brings, Rich Mitchell to the Brown County Fairgrounds.
“Past 30 years there hasn’t been much here, other than the boat launch.”
Mitchell says he wouldn’t mind seeing some changes,” …making it more public friendly for concerts, riverwalk, whatever.”
Last month, Brown County officials put out a public survey asking for input, like Mitchell’s.
County Parks Director, Matt Kriese, says the feedback will be used to help improve the fairgrounds.
“We received approximately 830 responses from the community, and from surrounding communities.”
It’ll be funded by an $80,000 grant.
Kriese says the project will be a collaborative effort.
“The 36-acres of Brown County property, as well as the roughly 15 to 20 acres of De Pere property, and then Ashwaubomay Park.”
He says majority of the feedback suggested redeveloping and better utilizing the property along the riverfront.
“So we’re looking at how can we can utilize that. Whether that’s a recreational trail, whether that’s seeding, we’re not sure, but we heard a lot of different comments.”
He says that includes continuing to bring events to the fairgrounds.
“A need to market and leverage the property in a better, stronger fashion. So, that’s something that’s going to be looked at.”
As for Mitchell, he says, he’s looking forward to what the future holds.
“We do like the outdoors, and we’re here for the fishing.”
County officials hope to have a plan to share by the spring.
