PLYMOUTH – Ground has been broken on the $2.3 million reconstruction of Nutt Hill winter recreation park.
A June 19 groundbreaking kicked off the construction phase of the project, which is to see snowmaking, grooming, building improvements, land modifications, and installation of a conveyor to bring tubers, skiers and snowboarders to the top of the hill.
Closed since 2014, the reconstructed Nutt Hill, 750 W. Main St., is set to open this winter and will feature six tubing lanes and three ski/snowboarding runs.
The project is a partnership between the nonprofit Cheese Capital Winter Park and the city of Plymouth.
What’s next in the reconstruction of Nutt Hill in Plymouth?
During the June 19 groundbreaking, organizers shared the following plans for the coming months:
The Nutt Hill capital campaign continues with $225K still needed.
The Nutt Hill rejuvenation project is being funded by a $2.3 million capital campaign.
During the June 19 groundbreaking, organizers shared the campaign still needs $225,000 to reach its $2.3 million goal.
Donations can be made at https://nutthillwinterpark.com/.
Who will operate Nutt Hill winter recreation park?
Plymouth City Council approved a five-year license agreement with the non-profit Cheese Capital Winter Park organization last fall.
The city will provide an annual payment of $11,000 to CCWP, comparable to the city’s operational costs before the park closed.
Plymouth will maintain park ownership, but CCWP will be responsible for operations.
Learn more at https://nutthillwinterpark.com/ or “Nutt Hill – Plymouth WI” on Facebook. Contact the nonprofit at NuttHillPlymouth@gmail.com.
What is Nutt Hill’s history?
Nutt Hill was established in 1962 and named in honor of the late Dr. and Mrs. C.R. Nutt.
Dr. and Mrs. Nutt acquired the property in 1946. Upon their death, the couple willed the property to Mrs. Fred Stienecker, who then donated the property to the city of Plymouth.
Mrs. Stienecker, along with the efforts of Witt Swart, Robert Killick, Arnold Pick, Bill Flanagan, Ralph Rudolpf, Elroy Wieck, Bob Miller, Duane Holdridge, Werner Finke, Marvin Cain, David Vesey, Lee and David Sprenger, and George Siebert worked together to lobby council members to get the park up and running for winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy.
Contact Brandon Reid at breid@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Sheboygan Press: Plymouth’s Nutt Hill breaks ground on $2.3M winter recreation park rejuvenation
Reporting by Brandon Reid, Sheboygan Press / Sheboygan Press
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