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FRIENDS OF OCONOMOWOC PARKS & TRAILS PROJECTS
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.
Oconomowoc's Marjorie Montgomery Ward, circa 1920s.
With the community's help, and a few heal clicks, we can make the dream a reality. The total fundraising goal is $125,000, but here's the great news, the City of Oconomowoc has agreed to contribute up to $75,000. If funds are raised quickly enough, it's possible that Toto's Territory will be ready for our furry friends to enjoy as soon as the summer of 2024. Renderings of the park are coming soon.
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.
Please reach out to Alderman Jennifer Aultman Kloth with any questions.
Phone (262)372-1314
John and Lavinia Rockwell Park
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:
FRIENDS OF OCONOMOWOC
PARKS & TRAILS
P.O. Box 903
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
www.oconparksandtrails.org
Tim Spransy Painting Fundraising
Two Ways to Donate, Help the Community, and Add a Historic Piece of Art of a Historic Place to Your Home or Office
Purchase the
Original Artwork
Purchase a Limited Edition Giclée Print
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to add an original piece of art of this historic Oconomowoc place to your home or office. Bidding begins at $20,000. The original oil painting was created by local renowned artist Tim Spransy. The painting is 27.5” by 35”. The painting is of Lac La Belle looking west over the isthmus from Rockwell Park. A heavenly cloud formation, which was recently seen over Oconomowoc, drifts over the lake with rays of sunlight bursting through while boats sail on the big end of the lake west of the two islands. The top bid will be posted here each week. Bidding closes on Friday, December 23, 2022, at 11:59 pm. The winning bid will be announced that weekend.
For questions or to see the painting, write to buildrockwellpark@gmail.com or contact Jane Herro at (646) 488-6981.
On behalf of the Build a Park volunteers, the Friends of Oconomowoc Parks and Trails volunteers, and the community at large THANK YOU for supporting this important step to building a park on this historic site.
Another way to help build the park and add historic artwork to your home or office is to purchase a limited giclée print of the painting for $1,000. Giclée is a technology for fine art reproduction using a high-quality inkjet printer. This sale is for the first 25 printed and each one will be signed and numbered. They are approximately 75% of the original painting size. The prints will be signed and numbered by the artist. Follow the link below, "Purchase a Print", to make your purchase. Once the purchase is made, you will be contacted by a Build a Park volunteer, who will personally deliver the print to your home or office.
For questions or to see a print of the painting, write to buildrockwellpark@gmail.com or contact Chris Both at (262) 567-8278.
On behalf of the Build a Park volunteers, the Friends of Oconomowoc Parks and Trails volunteers, and the community at large THANK YOU for supporting this important step to building a park on this historic site.
Tim Spransy, a celebrated local artist, born and raised in Oconomowoc, is donating a breathtaking painting. The painting is of Lac La Belle looking west from Rockwell Park. A heavenly cloud formation drifts over the lake with rays of sunlight bursting through while boats sail on the big end of the lake west of the two islands.
Spransy has painted a wide range of subjects over the years, including hall of fame athletes, like Brett Farve, and landscapes, including the Grand Canyon and Africa. The inspiration for the Rockwell Park painting hits close to the artist’s heart. Spransy grew up in the historic Merchants Plat neighborhood on the south side of Lac La Belle.
“There are two things, in particular, that move me from the moment I’m into being fully immersed in hope: a beautiful melody or the way light settles on a thing,” Spransy states on his website. “My desire with each painting I do is to capture a moment that can help the viewer if only for a moment, forget what hurts and remember what is lovely; creating a feeling of expectation and desire for good to come near, briefly paying us a visit”.
His hope is that the painting will inspire the community to rally to “build” Rockwell Park. The original oil painting is 27.5” by 35”. The painting will be unveiled Saturday, August 20th, at the American Legion Band Concert “Light Up the Lake Boat Parade and Fireworks” held at the Band Shell. The concert and boat parade kick off the annual Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts. The painting will be unveiled following the Star Spangled Banner. Bids will be accepted from August 20th until December 23rd. The starting bid for this original painting is $20,000.
Giclées of the painting, a technology for fine art reproduction using a high-quality inkjet printer, will also be available for a donation toward building the park. The giclées will be approximately 75% of the original painting size. The prints will be signed and numbered by the artist.
Donations will help pay for the amenities that are needed, including a terraced shade garden, accessible kayak ramp, shoreline restoration, accessible walking route, a dropoff spot, and ADA parking to name a few.
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. The goal is to raise $400,000. All donations are tax-deductible.
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
Visit the club's website for details on this exciting project and details on the plan.
Oconomowoc Skatepark
The Oconomowoc skatepark is a one-of-a-kind experience for skaters, scooters, bicyclists, and wheels of all kinds. It is a 10,000-square-foot area that includes lighting, a pavilion, seating area, in addition to the skate park. It is located in the "old" shelter area of Roosevelt Park. Like many residents, the Friends provided a donation, and together the community made this park a possibility.
