Originally published in the Ozaukee County News Graphic on April 29, 2025
The Mequon-Thiensville Community Foundation presented the village of Thiensville two checks, one for the addition of a sports court and the other for a splash pad.
The additions, which total $92,143.59, will be constructed at Thiensville Village Park as part of the Village Park ReImagined Capital Project that was launched in 2017.
According to MTCF, the splash pad’s design makes it fully accessible to all and extends water play earlier and later in the season. The existing tennis courts will be updated to include two dedicated pickleball courts and one tennis court that can be converted into two pickleball courts.
“The village of Thiensville is truly thankful for this generous partnership with the Mequon-Thiensville Community Foundation. It’s a wonderful example of what we can accomplish together as a community,” Thiensville Village President John Rosing said. “It’s just one more enhancement for the residents of Thiensville and Mequon and the surrounding community to have an additional attraction here at the Park with the splash pad, and of course, for the recreational pursuit of the pickleball and tennis players. The sport court is going to be state-of-the-art and accessible to all.”
The 16.3-acre Village Park stretches along the Milwaukee River and sees over 100,000 visitors a year. In addition to the many ball fields, playgrounds, walking trails and covered pavilion, the park also hosts a variety of events, including Fun Before the Fourth, LionFest, and Eats & Beats Summer Series.
In addition to the Village Park ReImagined enhancements, the village has also approved funding to add nearly 50 parking spots, which includes reconfiguring the east parking lot to improve both foot and vehicular traffic flow.
“Funding for the project was made possible by personal and corporate donations from our communities,” MTCF President Lori Lorenz said. “Thanks to our generous donors for their commitment to enhancing the quality of life within Mequon and Thiensville. This is all possible because of you.”
