On drawing board snce 2021. To fill void left when City Council closed the West End Recreation Center in 2010 to save money.
Krage’s project includes mini-amphitheater
WINONA, Minn. — The Legislature’s $4 million appropriation for skateparks around the state includes $550,000 for a new outdoor skatepark and amphitheater on Winona’s West End. Skateboard enthusiast Zach Krage, who lobbied for the state funding, envisions a facility to complement his Anthem indoor skate arena, which he owns; the city-owned Bob Welch Aquatic Center; and a new playground. Krage envisions the complex as a hub of activity. This includes the outdoor skatepark doubling as an amphitheater for concerts and plays and farmers markets. Already, Krage said, there’s been interest in the venue for events sponsored by Mid West Music Festival, Frozen River Film Festival and Great River Shakespeare Festival.
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