Kewaskum Friends of Parks Installs Kayak Launch

Kewaskum Friends of Parks completed their kayak launch project at River Hill Park. They hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 30 at 4 p.m.
The kayak launch on the Milwaukee River was completed with the assistance of a 50/50 grant that was awarded from the Wisconsin DNR. The launch is located just south of Main Street on the east side of the river, where the Village of Kewaskum recently upgraded the parking lot.
The kayak launch is ADA compliant, making it accessible for all ages and abilities. The funding for the project was generated through fundraising events put on by Kewaskum Friends of Parks such as Pints and Polka, Perfect Pairings, and a Night at the Races.
Tom Griesemer, a village resident, played a crucial role in writing the grant and presenting the plan to the DNR. Griesemer did the honors of cutting the ribbon during the ceremony. Multiple village residents brought their kayaks to the ceremony to test out the new launch with an inaugural ride.