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Bringing to Life the Lions Legacy in Zander Park in 2026!

Bringing to Life the Lions Legacy in Zander Park in 2026! Bringing to Life the Lions Legacy in Zander Park in 2026! Bringing to Life the Lions Legacy in Zander Park in 2026!
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Bringing to Life the Lions Legacy in Zander Park in 2026!

Bringing to Life the Lions Legacy in Zander Park in 2026! Bringing to Life the Lions Legacy in Zander Park in 2026! Bringing to Life the Lions Legacy in Zander Park in 2026!
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"A Signature Destination for Residents and Visitors"

A Community Legacy

To celebrate 100 years of the Lions Club International, the Cross Plains Lion’s Club volunteered to lead the development of a new gathering space to showcase the downtown and beautiful natural resources of Cross Plains.


In 2019, the Club began fundraising and worked with the Village to plan a pavilion described in its comprehensive plan as the "prime Village gathering space and signature destination" for "host to numerous community programs and signature events." 


The streamside pavilion is the capstone to the multi-year downtown Zander Park improvement project. Groundbreaking for the project occurred on May 3, 2025.


Photo Credit: Creative Look Studios

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The official groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site on Saturday, May 3 at 12:15 pm with representatives from the Cross Plains Lions, the Gateway to the Driftless, and the Village of Cross Plains. 

Zander Park Pavilion Project Met 2024 Fundraising Goal (pdf)

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History of the Project

Year of Planning and Approvals have made the Pavilion "shovel-ready"

  • 2016: Lions Club International Foundation issues a  Legacy Project Call to Action 
  • 2017: The Cross Plains Lions Club coordinates with the Village Parks & Rec Committee on ideas to support the community
  • 2019: Project Visioning begins, including public input sessions, needs assessment, and Park Master Plan Development
  • 2020: RFP Issued for Consultant Review and Analysis, with Vision and Proposed Conceptual Rendering Approved by Village Board
  • 2021: Cost Estimates Received with Village Commitment to  Project within 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
  • 2022: Established partnership with Gateway to Driftless 501.c.3
  • 2023: Cross Plains Lions Club begins its fundraising efforts dedicated to the project
  • 2024: Community Fundraising Campaign Kickoff and Grants Awarded
  • 2025: Groundbreaking ceremony on May 3, 2025 during Trout Days

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