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Kenosha Parks Commission approves permits for three seasonal events, including Harvest Moon 5K
Summary
The Kenosha Parks Commission on Sept. 8 approved permits for a Harvest Moon 5K, a Mayor's Turkey Day run and a seasonal open-burn event at the Washington Municipal Golf Course; staff said there were no safety concerns and reported higher pool and golf revenues this year.
The Kenosha Parks Commission on Sept. 8 approved event permits for a Harvest Moon 5K, a Mayor's Turkey Day run and a seasonal open-burn program at Washington Municipal Golf Course.
At a public hearing on the Harvest Moon 5K, a representative identified in the transcript as "Bridal Falcone" of Pleasant Prairie, 8751 3rd Avenue, said they were "here to answer any questions you may have about our organization or the events that we host." Parks Department staff told the commission they "support events" and reported no concerns, and the commission moved and approved the permit.
The commission then considered a request for the Mayor's Turkey Day run, scheduled for Nov. 27, 2025, that would use Simmons Island, Kennedy Drive and Pneuer Park and temporarily close Alford Park Drive and other routes for the event. The applicant told the commission they would hire a private ambulance service as a precaution, and the chair said he had asked the fire chief and deputy chief who "said no" to any concerns. The commission approved that permit.
The Parks Department requested permission to host an open burn from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Washington Municipal Golf Course for a seasonal "Magic" event to run after Thanksgiving through the end of December, weather permitting. A staff member said the department "did purchase our own propane fire kits" to use for s'mores and warming stations; commissioners praised the plan and approved the permit.
Commissioners also used the meeting's discussion time to compliment staff on seasonal operations at Unity. Parks staff reported pool revenues were up about 33% from the previous year and golf revenues were about 10% higher. One commissioner asked staff to provide the committee with the detailed revenue numbers when available.
Votes and procedural notes: the transcript records motions made, seconded and the chair calling "all in favor, aye," with the chair voting aye on each item. The transcript does not record individual vote tallies by name, and specific counts were not specified in the record provided.
What happens next: approved event permits carry the conditions and route/closure plans discussed; staff were asked to provide revenue figures to the committee. No additional public concerns were recorded in the meeting's public comment period.
