StoryThe land now called Arrowhead Park was originally a part of Little Lake Butte des Morts. The Bergstrom Paper Company was given permission to dump paper sludge there, which would then create new land to build a park. A portion of the land was then leased to Minergy, who burned natural gas and paper sludge for steam. Environmental and political concerns have been raised concerning the long-term effects of the plant's waste disposal methods.
The redevelopment of Arrowhead park to downtown Neenah is a part of Neenah-Menasha's collaborative "Loop the Little Lake" effort. The Loop the Lake project was finished in June 2018. A 5k fun run/walk was held to celebrate the grand opening on June 23, 2018. For additional information, please visit the following links: foxcitiesmagazine.com/2018/06/loop-the-lake/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=SihU1friFXU Additional improvements to the park were started in 2021. The area is being redeveloped in phases. |
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Arrowhead Park, Neenah WIArrowhead Park
Neenah, WI Previously Minergy Neenah and Fox Valley Energy Center 231 Millview Drive |
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