Riverfront playground, urban beach construction begins in Shipyard District

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) — Construction begins Monday on a riverfront playground and urban beach in the Shipyard District in downtown Green Bay.

The construction marks the start of the second phase of the project. The first phase was finished in October 2024, bringing a floating dock and kayak launch to the area.

Brian Johnson, president and CEO of On Broadway, said the new phase will add a range of amenities, including recreational equipment, beach volleyball courts and an urban beach.

New amenities planned for the site

Johnson said the first phase of the project focused on the perimeter of the site. He said the new phase will bring amenities for people to use, rather than just a sidewalk to walk around…

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