Bender Park Roadway and Drainage Replacement

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Bender Park is a 303-acre park in Oak Creek that primarily provides passive recreation opportunities through restored natural areas as well as access to Lake Michigan for water recreation. The slopes in the park have experienced a variety of failures due to compromised drainage and stormwater management, which in turn have negatively impacted the hard surfaces in the park. The main roadway pavement rating is 34/100, and Parks frequently receives complaints about its condition.

The scope of work for this project includes the replacement of Bender Park Roadway and walkway to the Boat Launch and Lakefront access. This comprehensive project is required to address both drainage and the roadway surface. Overlooks, drainage improvements, slope stability improvements, stormwater best management practices, landscaping, guardrails, green infrastructure, improvements to utilities, natural area restoration, and management shall also be incorporated. Planning and 90% design plans are complete, and the project was funded as a 2026 Capital Project. Bidding of the project is anticipated in Spring 2026, with construction anticipated in late Summer/Fall 2026.





Bender Park is a 303-acre park in Oak Creek that primarily provides passive recreation opportunities through restored natural areas as well as access to Lake Michigan for water recreation. The slopes in the park have experienced a variety of failures due to compromised drainage and stormwater management, which in turn have negatively impacted the hard surfaces in the park. The main roadway pavement rating is 34/100, and Parks frequently receives complaints about its condition.

The scope of work for this project includes the replacement of Bender Park Roadway and walkway to the Boat Launch and Lakefront access. This comprehensive project is required to address both drainage and the roadway surface. Overlooks, drainage improvements, slope stability improvements, stormwater best management practices, landscaping, guardrails, green infrastructure, improvements to utilities, natural area restoration, and management shall also be incorporated. Planning and 90% design plans are complete, and the project was funded as a 2026 Capital Project. Bidding of the project is anticipated in Spring 2026, with construction anticipated in late Summer/Fall 2026.



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