Construction began in early September of 2017 on the Wenzel Family Plaza, a new downtown gathering space in Marshfield. Marshfield Area Community Foundation is the fiscal agent for the Wenzel Family Plaza.
Wenzel Family Plaza, which was developed on the former Marshfield News-Herald property along West Third Street, includes a performance stage, a recreational fountain area, and tables and chairs for dining and shaded seating. The plan also will allow for an ice skating rink to be created in the center of the park in the winter.
The project is expected to cost $1.8 million. The Marshfield Economic Development Board has provided $500,000, the city of Marshfield has contributed $200,000, the Marshfield Convention and Visitors Bureau has given $200,000 and Main Street Marshfield has provided $20,000 for the project. The city also has received a grant from the state for $250,000 and about $850,000 in private donations.
The Plaza’s grand opening took place July 11, adding a new green space to Marshfield.
The Plaza is another addition to MACF’s long list of contributions to the community, which include Wildwood Station, Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library, Hackman Field, the Youth Baseball fields, Weber Park, Hamus Park, Hardacre Park, Braem Park Disk Golf, the Skate Park, Tiny Tiger Intergenerational Center, the ACE Academy, Griese Park, and many, many more.
A tax exempt, non-profit organization, MACF uses public support to better connect those with a cause in mind to its completion while taking care of administrative tasks, and continues to establish permanent, named funds for public benefit.
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