Youth recreation project planning (skate park, ice rink, and other concepts)
Summary
The Signature Project subcommittee is discussing a possible skate park and ice rink, and Parks Department staff plan to visit a future meeting to hear teen ideas — including foot golf and a kickball tournament.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funding has been tentatively designated for Youth Commission initiatives in 2027, though no project costs were specified.
Teens and young residents who would get new recreational spaces and activities.
Drop-in players may find courts reserved during league hours.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Youth Commission - Oct 28, 2026
The commission has been brainstorming teen recreation ideas like a skate park, ice rink, foot golf, and a kickball tournament. The Parks Department was scheduled to explain how city budgeting and the Capital Improvement Plan work so the teens can shape realistic proposals.
Youth Commission - Sep 23, 2026
The Signature Project subcommittee is discussing a possible skate park and ice rink, and Parks Department staff plan to visit a future meeting to hear teen ideas — including foot golf and a kickball tournament.
Common Council - Sep 1, 2026
The De Pere Youth Hockey Association donated $50,000 to close the funding gap on the roughly $150,000 Ice Arena floor replacement, joining user-group funds and $50,000 in city reserves.
Common Council - Aug 4, 2026
A $149,490.70 flooring replacement at the ice arena, with up to $50,000 pulled from reserves. The ice arena fund will dip to zero temporarily but should refill once the rink opens this fall.
Youth Commission - Jul 22, 2026
Commissioners brainstormed a wish list of park upgrades: lighted pickleball courts (Stevens Point keeps theirs lit until 11 PM), a skatepark costing $10,000-$15,000 for a cement pad, a foot golf course, a rebuilt Legion Park ice rink that could double as a seasonal skatepark, volleyball courts, and badminton courts. Nothing is approved yet — these ideas are being gathered and packaged as a broader youth initiative, but they could shape future park spending in De Pere.
Board of Park Commissioners - Jun 18, 2026
Pickleball is booming and last year's league ran into crowded-court conflicts. New signs will reserve courts for league play at set times.
Common Council - Jun 2, 2026
Alderperson Hansen wants a course map display, scorecards, and hole signage with distances at the recently improved Legion Park disc golf course. The idea will go to the Park Board.
Common Council - May 5, 2026
The fourth amendment to the Brown County Ice Management lease adds weekly open skates October–February and shifts sponsorship/advertising leadership to the City. St. Norbert College hockey was dropped from the advisory board because it no longer uses the facility.
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