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Mayor Brian Orchard spotlights Fresh Air Park and Neenah’s public beach
Summary
Mayor Brian Orchard used a Mayor Minute segment to showcase Fresh Air Park’s public access to Lake Winnebago, note past improvements to pavement and access, and share historical context from the Neenah Historical Society; he invited residents to send suggestions to City Hall.
Mayor Brian Orchard used a Mayor Minute segment at Fresh Air Park to highlight the city’s shoreline access and recent improvements, saying, “I’m Mayor Brian Orchard here at Fresh Air Park.”
A presenter in the video described the park as “a hidden gem,” adding that “Neenah has its very own beach” and pointing to the park’s public access to Lake Winnebago. The presenter said the city council enacted upgrades "several years ago," including new pavement and easier access, to make the site simpler for visitors to enter and leave.
The segment included a brief historical note based on materials from the Neenah Historical Society: the presenter said the site was known as Fresh Air Camp in the early 1900s and served as a place for camping, picnics and family outings.
Mayor Orchard closed the segment by encouraging input from residents: “Remember, if there’s any suggestions you have that you want me to highlight or information you’re looking for, feel free to send it my way at City Hall,” he said.
The video is a short informational piece promoting local recreation and inviting public feedback; no formal council actions or funding announcements were made in the segment.
