The Next Step;
Where does the Riverwalk project go from here?

Immediately on the heels of Shattuck Park's success, an opportunity became available to add a new and very unique enhancement to the entire Riverwalk package, lighting of the Oak Street Bridge.

This lighting element is truly distinctive.  It's not simple lampposts, this is decorative, architectural lighting designed to incorporate color and character while outlining and accenting the bridge. 

The Wayne Bryan (Oak Street) Bridge  reconstruction which began in the fall of 2005 was completed October 6, 2006 when the bridge re-opened to the public.  The new bridge project provided an opportunity to incorporate a unique look and exciting new feel to the bridge structure with the lighting. 

Neenah is only the third city in the United States to incorporate such a lighting feature into our bridge architecture.  With the lighting process LEDs are used to add fascination to a structure, in Neenah's case to the bridge.  

This bridge lighting element enhances the beauty of Shattuck Park and success of the entire project. 

Riverwalk-What’s Next?

In 2007, a major portion of the North Riverwalk will be completed, from the existing Commercial Street overlook eastward to the edge of Island Park.

In 2008, design and engineering will be completed for the final North Riverwalk link, extending through Island Park to the Oak Street bridge.

In 2009, the final link extending through Island Park to the Oak Street bridge will be constructed, thus completing the 1.5 mile barrier-free riverwalk in downtown Neenah.