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Commission selects Regner Park sport-court area as preferred skate park site after public comment; motion carried
Summary
After public comment from skate park advocates and multiple community speakers, the commission voted to approve the Regner Park sport-court area as the recommended site for a new skate park and directed staff to proceed with next steps including funding and design planning.
The Park and Recreation Commission voted Feb. 27 to recommend the Regner Park sport-court area as the preferred site for a new West Bend skate park, following staff presentation and extended public comment. The motion to approve the Regner Park sport-court area passed on a voice vote with the chair indicating the motion carried.
Ryan, a Parks, Recreation and Forestry staff member, reviewed the history of the existing temporary skate park and explained that the Friends of West Bend Skate Park, a 501(c)(3) formed in 2024, and city staff evaluated multiple potential sites before recommending the Regner Park sport-court area. Staff said the group initially considered a privately owned site but paused those discussions and prioritized alternative city-owned options.
Nut graf: The decision clears a major procedural hurdle and allows staff and the Friends of…
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