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The FDL River Pedestrial Bridge – Segments Arrive

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 by mbhaypark

The FDL River Pedestrial Bridge - Segments Arrive

March 11, 2024

Our new pedestrian bridge over the Fond du Lac River has arrived! The 5 segments of the bridge are all in the park.

Below you will find a video that shows a segment coming in on a truck. There are already two segments in place. This third segment is then lifted in place by the crane.

These thee segments are the the west side of the bridge.

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New Playground

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 by mbhaypark

New Playground

March 11, 2024

The south playground (closest to the zip line) was replaced in late fall 2023. The new playground is a huge hit with the kids! There are many new features including multiple high tube slides, a giant chair and many innovative games to engage the mind as well at the body.

This playground was designed and donated by BCI Burke. Burke products aren’t just for physical movement; they ignite cognitive, social, emotional and imaginative skill development in children of all abilities. The fusion of traditional and active-based events serves to create an environment where everyone can play and grow together.

BCI Burke was founded in 1920. John Edward was a farmer in Fond du Lac, WI and farmed the land the Burke company headquarters stands on today. In 1920, he incorporated a weather-stripping company that quickly expanded to include the design and production of designer radiator furniture.

After receiving a request to fabricate a slide for a family friend, Burke entered the playground industry! Soon playground products were the company’s main focus. You can read more about BCI Burke at their website by clicking HERE.

Lakeside Park Bridge Reveal and Public Information Meeting

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 by mbhaypark

Lakeside Park Bridge Reveal and Public Information Meeting

January 19, 2022

The City of Fond du Lac, in partnership with MSA, would like community feedback on the new bridge design. Construction is currently planned for 2023 and will connect Lakeside Park East and Lakeside Park West.

The public involvement meeting will be Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Lakeside Park Pavilion, 71 Promen Drive. The Consultant will present a brief presentation at 5:15 PM. The City looks forward to hearing from the community.

Click HERE to read more about the bridge at our blog post from when the engineering report was released.

In the photo below, you can see the new information showing the placement of the bridge, the approaches to the bridge and the connections to the existing trails. You can click on the photo to download a larger version of the photo.

You can also listen to a Greg Stensland interview done with John Papenheim about the bridge by clicking HERE . Click HERE for an interview with FDL City Public Works Director, Paul DeVries.

Click HERE to read our prior blog post “A Bridge to the Future.” This pedestrian bridge will be a huge improvement in our park. Lakeside Park West is a very special “somewhere.” It has an incredible natural beauty that is not found in Lakeside Park proper. It also is home to a marsh ecosystem that is fun to explore via the water or soon from the boardwalks. In 2023, many people will discover all there is to do and see in Lakeside Park West.