Wausau Parks Committee to Review Potential Acquisition of 28th Avenue Land for New Park
The Wausau Parks and Recreation Committee is set to consider acquiring an approximately three-acre parcel of land on 28th Avenue from Marathon County. The land, situated on the west side of Wausau, is being evaluated for potential development into a…
Wausau Rhinelander, WI, October 5, 2026 — The Wausau Parks and Recreation Committee is scheduled to deliberate on the potential acquisition of a significant parcel of land located on 28th Avenue. The property, estimated to cover approximately three acres, is currently owned by Marathon County.
If the acquisition proceeds, the land is slated for evaluation for future development as a neighborhood park. The proposed location sits on the west side of the city of Wausau, an area eyed for potential expansion of public green spaces.
Further details regarding the terms of the acquisition or the specific timeline for development were not immediately available. The committee’s review marks an initial step in assessing the feasibility and benefits of incorporating this new area into the city’s park system. The consideration will involve examining the land’s suitability for recreational use and its potential to serve residents in the surrounding neighborhoods.
The decision rests with the Wausau Parks and Recreation Committee, which will weigh the proposal before any further action is taken. The committee’s meeting agenda will outline the specifics of the discussion and any potential next steps in the evaluation process.
Story summarized from the original created by Desiree Fischer on www.wsaw.com, see more information here.
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