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Oshkosh parks staff outline plan to wind down Menomonee Park amusements amid sustained losses
Summary
After years of reduced operations, rising maintenance costs and staffing shortages, parks staff said they plan to remove several amusements at Menomonee Park (including the carousel previously sold) and possibly discontinue the train and water rides; the board gave a general consensus to stop supporting the enterprise with city funds while staff explore alternatives.
Parks staff presented a review of Menomonee Park’s amusement operations on Oct. 14 and sought board feedback on whether to discontinue attractions that have operated at a loss for years.
Staff recounted a multi‑year decline in revenue and operational challenges: the carousel was sold after repair costs were deemed unsustainable, weekend staffing (workers 18 and older) is increasingly difficult to secure, and…
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