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Mansion of Mysteries Park

The motivation for the project came from the community which desired a new playground. City council approved the playground contingent on the city’s ability to raise sufficient funds for the project. This meant that the initial goals were: (1) secure

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Madison Pool

The motivation for the renovation came primarily from the amount of community support gathered from a movie theater upgrade. Additionally, the swimming pool was one of the oldest continually operated outdoor pools in the state and had been the target

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Appleton Pool

The pool in Appleton was over 50 years old and deteriorating quickly before a renovation in 2013. Due to increased community support, demand, and help from a  community group, the project became a reality. There was discussion about relocating the

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Enable the region to thrive through assisting local units of government.

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