City of Pratt Breaks Ground on Point Pavilion
The City of Pratt will celebrate the groundbreaking of the Point Pavilion on Wednesday, Oct. 28, marking the beginning of construction on a multimillion-dollar indoor sports and recreation facility designed to attract athletic tournaments, expand recreational opportunities and boost the local economy.
The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. east of the Bill Keller Family Sports Complex, located at 2211 E. Sixth St. City officials and project representatives are expected to attend.
The Point Pavilion will feature approximately 109,000 square feet of indoor space, providing year-round facilities for athletic competitions, practices and community events.
Worcester County Unveils Plans $14M Master Plan for Parks and Athletics Fields
Big changes could be coming to a popular youth sports facility in Worcester County, where officials unveiled a proposed $14 million master plan Tuesday night aimed at improving athletic fields, parking and other amenities.
The county hosted a public information meeting Oct. 27 at Stephen Decatur High School, giving community members an opportunity to review plans for the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex and provide feedback before the project moves forward.
The existing 76-acre complex is operated by Worcester County Recreation and Parks and serves as home to Berlin Little League, Berlin Pop Warner Football and Beach Lacrosse.
Cornerstone Community Center Opens New 65K-Square-Foot Arena
Skating takes center ice at the grand opening of the Donald and Patricia Family Arena, which adds 65,000 square feet and is expected to generate a $7 million economic impact for the community.
In this segment, Don Chilson, general manager of the Cornerstone Community Center in De Pere, discusses the rink’s construction process and explains its primary uses. He explains how this new addition will benefit the ice sports community, with hockey, figure skating, and speed skating at all levels.
Stephanie Dutkowski, Vice President of the Cornerstone Community Center Board, discusses how the new rink and addition came together. She shares that the Donald and Patricia Schneider Family Arena will mark its grand opening at the Cornerstone Community Center in Ashwaubenon. The celebration will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, facility tours, live music, food trucks, and a commemorative giveaway as the new venue expands opportunities for local ice sports.
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