The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau awarded a $9,500 Tourism Development Grant to help fund a kayak rental station for the Neenah Parks & Recreation Department at Arrowhead Park.
The grant paid for the acquisition and installation of kayak equipment and storagemfacilities. Neenah now has kayak rental stations in three locations.
“The growing popularity of outdoor recreation in tourism, along with strong visitor interest in exploring our scenic water resources, served as the inspiration for this grant program,” said Pam Seidl, Executive Director of the Fox Cities CVB.
Outdoor enthusiasts can access kayak rentals at locations across the Fox Cities, including Fritse Park in the village of Fox Crossing, Telulah Park in the city of Appleton, Sunset Park in the village of Kimberly, Black Otter Lake in the village of Hortonville, as well as Herb & Dolly Smith Park, Doty Park and Arrowhead Park in the city of Neenah.
“The partnership with the Fox Cities CVB has made the kayak rental stations a reality. It allows our residents and visitors to get out on the water and see the area from a whole different perspective,” said Michael T. Kading, Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Neenah.
Since its inception, the FCCVB has awarded nearly $12 million in grants through its Tourism Development Grant program. The program accepts applications for costs related to the development of Fox Cities visitor ttractions, amenities, and interactive, hands-on experiences, as well as high-impact traveling exhibitions and certain types of signage. All projects must be likely to generate overnight hotel stays or enhance the visitor experience in the area.
