FRIENDS OF OCONOMOWOC PARKS & TRAILS PROJECTS
Chapman Park Project
Chapman Park is a lovely 18-acre passive natural park at the east end of Oconomowoc Parkway, just east of the Western Lakes Fire Station. If you have not visited yet, add it to your spring excursion calendar. The park features grassy pathway nature trails with scenic views of prairie, woodland, wetlands and a substantial pond. The historic barn in the park was recently re-roofed and the walls enclosed with weathered barnwood. The funds for this phase of the project were raised from the city, various community donors and Bank Five Nine.
It was suggested that before we finish Phase 1, which includes hanging the new doors and completion of exterior work, it would be more efficient and cost effective if we consider pouring the concrete floor in the barn this May. This will also make the space one step closer to the goal of making it a usable, programmable and educational community venue. The price tag for the concrete floor has come in at $17,500. FOPT is taking the lead on this part of the project and we have started a fundraising campaign. We need to have the donations in by the end of April in order to move forward with the project this spring.
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What can you do? You can donate or If you know of potential donors, please reach out to them or pass their contact information along to any FOPT Board Member. There will be volunteer opportunities and more fun and visible projects in the park going forward, but the barn floor is a critical next step in the big picture. We very much appreciate your help in making some community connections. The project will be on our website and posted on social media soon.
Donations should be directed to Friends of Oconomowoc Parks and Trails P.O. Box 903 Oconomowoc 53066. Checks should be made out to Friends of Oconomowoc Parks and Trails with Chapman Park in the memo (checks are preferred).
With the short turnaround we are still working on getting this category added to our website, for the time being please choose the General Fund and indicate Chapman Park Barn in the notes of the donation. Donations to FOPT are eligible for tax deduction.
Mission
Let's Build a Dog Park Together!
Imagine a place your dogs can run free and frolic like they are in the Land of Oz right here in Oconomowoc! That's right...we're planning a DOG PARK...in Oconomowoc! Toto's Territory will be located just east of Imagination Station at Roosevelt Park. The 16-acre park is designed to include separate off-leash areas for small and large breeds, walking paths and drinking water stations.
Toto’s Territory will include fencing, separate off-leash areas for small and large breeds, walking paths, benches, waste-bag dispensers and water-drinking stations. The total fundraising goal is $150,000, but the City of Oconomowoc has agreed to contribute up to $75,000. In addition to private donations, Toto’s Territory is accepting corporate sponsorships as well. FOPT is a non-profit organization; therefore, participants should consult with their tax advisor as donations may be tax deductible.
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All donation amounts are appreciated.
Available sponsorship opportunities include:
Engravable Park Benches: $4000 each (3 available)
Toto Statue Dedication: $5000 (1 available)
Pet Waste Bag Dispenser: $5000 (1 available)
Drinking Fountain: $12,000 (1 available)​
Donate today by clicking here or mailing a check to P.O. Box 903, Oconomowoc, WI 53066. Please make checks payable to Friends of Oconomowoc Parks and Trails with Toto's Territory Dog Park in the memo line.
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Please reach out to Alderman Jennifer Aultman Kloth with any questions.
Phone (262)372-1314
Lake Country Pickleball Club
The "Friends" partnered with Lake Country Pickleball Club to build a 20 court world-class, tournament-ready, dedicated pickleball facility at Northeast Park on Hwy P and Hwy K (right behind Meadowview School). The positive feedback and demand from the community is so great that the Pickle Ball Club would like to build 10 more courts south of where the existing ones are located in the city's newest park, 1350 Whalen Drive.
Goals of the Lake Country Pickleball Club:
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Harness the energy and skills of club volunteers to pursue club goals
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Involve volunteers on committees
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Solicit different perspectives
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Develop future club leaders
Introduce development opportunities for players at all levels
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Beginner training
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Intermediate training
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Advanced training
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Drills training
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Opportunities for player ratings​
Pursue dedicated pickleball courts
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Define attributes of "ideal" pickleball courts
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Develop a fundraising program to cover LCPC’s costs for dedicated courts
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Develop and nurture relationships with local municipalities and other potential development partners
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Visit the club's website for details on this exciting project and details on the plan.
John and Lavinia
Rockwell Park!
Park Build Out is
in Progress!
The community has met the goal to purchase 517 N. Lake Road thanks to over 950 generous donors! The new park will be named the John and Lavinia Rockwell Park. Fundraising will continue for the purpose of developing the park. A not-for-profit organization, Friends of the Oconomowoc Parks and Trails, Inc. has been created to support this project and other park and trail projects. If you would like to donate to the development of the future park please send donations specifying the Rockwell Park in the check memo line to:
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FRIENDS OF OCONOMOWOC
PARKS & TRAILS
P.O. Box 903
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
www.oconparksandtrails.org