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Parks board approves 'Snow Day' festival at Benton Memorial Park
Summary
The Board approved a city-organized 'Snow Day' on Jan. 24, 2026, featuring ice sculptures, fire pits, DJs and vendors; staff and commissioners discussed vandalism deterrence and use of surveillance cameras.
The Kenosha Board of Park Commissioners voted to approve a City of Kenosha request to host the annual 'Snow Day' event at Benton Memorial Park on Jan. 24, 2026, with set up beginning Jan. 23 and takedown Jan. 27.
Chris Coachman, the city's community relations representative, described plans to reuse elements added last year — including ice sculptures and fire pits for s'mores — and said the downtown ice‑carving demonstrations and sculpture displays will again be a focal point.
Commissioners raised concerns about past vandalism of sculptures. Staff and other speakers said they have worked with downtown businesses and used additional surveillance camera coverage; last year the department said it successfully identified and resolved incidents involving individuals who damaged sculptures. The board discussed publicizing enforcement outcomes as a deterrent.
A motion to approve the Snow Day event was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. No new permit conditions beyond existing coordination with police and fire were stated in the transcript.
