Quick Summary
Price County Parks Deferred Maintenance Crisis is an ongoing county government story in Price County, Wisconsin
(Infrastructure & Parks)
, first tracked on July 08, 2026
and last updated July 07, 2026
.
Timeline of Events
July 07, 2026 — Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee
Tim’s Hill: fishing pier poles rusted off, wood needs replacement. Pavilion roof shingles from 2003 need replacement. Beach not installed this year — erosion washing sand in, weeds growing through. Cranberry Creek Dam: washout from 2018, $51K grant but costs exploded (structure $8K→$24K, engineering $4K→$16K), only ~$10K left for install, may need additional county funds. Courthouse main electrical panel needs replacement — RFP going into budget process.
Meetings to Watch
This story may surface in the following regular meetings:
- Forestry & Parks Committee
- County Board of Supervisors
Reporter Notes
Multiple deferred maintenance items reaching crisis. Tim’s Hill beach not opened for 2026 season. Cranberry Creek Dam 8-year-old project with cost overruns. Courthouse electrical panel failure would take down courthouse AND sheriff’s department.
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- Sheriff Candidate Alleges Hatch Act Violations by Incumbent (active)
Tracked keywords: tim’s hill, cranberry creek dam, fishing pier, beach, pavilion roof, deferred maintenance, park infrastructure
Last updated: August 10, 2026