Steve Strucely, from the Friends of Peninsula State Park, says several upgrades are coming along nicely. The new Eagle Tower is on schedule and should be completed before the end of the year. Strucely expects visitors to be allowed on the observation platform come springtime.
The original Eagle Tower was closed in 2015 and demolished the following year. The total cost for the project is over $3 million, with the Friends of Peninsula State Park contributing roughly $750,000. The group is also beginning the second phase of its Nature Center upgrade project. Capacity for the building was doubled in a project that wrapped up this spring, costing $350,000. Improvements are set to continue with the construction of an amphitheater overlooking the meadow next to the center.
Amenities are being provided at Nicolet Beach, including concessions and kayak rentals. Strucely says traffic remains heavy at the park, and all visitors should adhere to guidelines to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
