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Parks staff report: Pratt Trail delays, Menominee bathhouse demolition and summer programming plans
Summary
Parks staff updated the Advisory Park Board on Pratt Trail archaeological delays pushing work toward July 4, demolition of the Menominee Park bathhouse with turf restoration planned for spring, and details on the recreation survey, zoo education programming and other capital projects and volunteer tools.
Parks Department staff gave the Advisory Park Board an update on multiple capital projects and summer programming, noting schedule impacts from recent weather and ongoing construction coordination.
Ray, Parks Department staff, said archaeologists delayed some Pratt Trail field work because of weather and the team now expects work on the exposed south side to take about 10 weeks, potentially extending excavation activity toward the July 4 holiday. Staff emphasized they do not foresee the road reopening before July 4 and that the department is working with event partners to ensure Menominee Park’s Festival Foods fireworks show can proceed with any excavations filled and secured.
Staff reported the Menominee Park beach bathhouse is slated for demolition this spring. Utilities have been disconnected, an asbestos assessment completed, and in‑house streets crews will perform demolition with a goal to complete work and regrade and seed turf before the beach opens for the summer; the site will be open green space for the season and portable toilets will be provided. Staff said a new permanent bathhouse remains in the five‑year capital improvement program but costs and timelines could increase depending on artifacts discovered during demolition.
Staff also summarized other updates: the community recreation survey closed March 31 and results have been sent to the consultant for analysis; the zoo education coordinator’s programs and Wildlife Wednesdays are scheduled for summer educational programming; the department printed a consolidated activity guide and rolled out new volunteer-signup software to track volunteer hours; playground replacement specifications for Fourth Parallel Park are being prepared for a late-summer/early-fall bid; and ongoing tree removals and plantings are scheduled around the city.
Board members asked whether staff are tracking lost rental revenue from closures related to Pratt Trail work. Staff said they will compile rental-loss estimates to include in upcoming budget discussions and noted additional rental income from the Lakeshore Building will partially offset losses. Several board members also asked about restroom access and park impacts for special events; staff said restroom access will be maintained and that they are coordinating with tribal nation partners and other stakeholders as projects proceed.
Staff asked the board to look at the five‑year CIP at the next meeting and said a report on the recreation survey results should be ready for the board’s next session.
