Volunteer Park recognition sign and project progress
Summary
The new Waterview Heights park is named 'Volunteer Park' after the De Pere-area Civil War volunteers of Company F, the 14th Wisconsin Regiment's 'De Pere Rifles.' A plaque will explain the history, and a Lee Recreation playground is coming.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Playground construction funded through the professional services agreement with Lee Recreation.
Waterview Heights neighborhood families get a new named park with playground equipment.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Park Commissioners - Sep 17, 2026
A new sign explains the park honors the De Pere Riflemen of Company F from the Civil War; playground equipment is in, with sidewalk and surfacing work still pending.
Common Council - Apr 8, 2026
The new Waterview Heights park is named 'Volunteer Park' after the De Pere-area Civil War volunteers of Company F, the 14th Wisconsin Regiment's 'De Pere Rifles.' A plaque will explain the history, and a Lee Recreation playground is coming.
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