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Swimmable Beach Dreams on Hold | Green Bay News
The dream of a swimmable beach at Bay Beach Amusement Park is on hold after construction bids for a wildlife platform soared past budget—costing over $5 million when only $1.4 million was allocated. With the EPA grant now being redirected to build a longer, 4,000-foot walking trail instead, officials admit they must adjust plans when costs spiral. Though the beach vision dates back to the 1940s and was first proposed by the former mayor in 2012, reality has forced a pivot: prioritizing the trail and using funds from a Friends of Bay Beach donation to tackle existing park debt and renovate…
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