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Type Community Park
Size 23.9 acres
Play Equipment Yes Horseshoe Pits No
Volleyball Courts 1 Bicycling Yes
Softball Diamonds 1 Hiking/Cross Country Skiing No
Football/Soccer Fields 1 Pleasure Driving No
Basketball Court 1 Swimming No
Tennis Courts 5 Fishing Yes
Restrooms Yes Boat Launch Yes, Fee
Picnic Area Yes Temporary Boat Docking Yes
Reservable Picnic Sites No Boat Slips (Rental) No
Sledding No Natural Area No
Ice Skating No Public Gardens No
Baseball Diamonds No Historic/Archaeological Site Yes
Parking Area Yes Paved Trail No

Smith Park Pavilion

Located on Doty Island between Cleveland and Park Streets. A large pavilion with kitchen facilities suitable for large gatherings. Electricity is available in both the pavilion and garden areas. Alcohol may not be consumed in this park. Tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, a casual play softball diamond, play equipment, soccer field, basketball court and public garden are available in the park. The shelter capacity is approximately 250.

RENTAL FEES: Resident Non-Resident
Smith Park Pavilion $50 per day $75 per day
Add Kitchen $30 per day $50 per day

Smith Flower Gardens

The semi-formal public garden is a popular location for weddings and wedding pictures. Electricity is available in this area. Reservations for this area are as follows: beginning the first working day in December of each year, City of Menasha residents only may book wedding space for two seasons in advance. For example, on December 1, 2010 wedding dates can be booked for the 2011 and 2012 seasons.  The bride or groom, parents of the bride or groom or grandparents of the bride or groom may use their residency status to reserve the garden.

Non-residents may only book the area for one season in advance beginning the first working day in December of each year.  For example, on December 1, 2010 wedding dates can be booked for the 2011 season only.

With the Wedding Setup fee, there is no Park User Fee charged unless the party plans on using the pavilion. However, the pavilion is reserved as a backup in case of inclement weather. With full capacity of park benches (80), the seating capacity is approximately 125.  With weddings booked for 2012 and after only 50 park benches will be available.

The garden is typically planted just before/after the Memorial Day weekend.  Weddings held before Memorial Day may encounter some unsightly garden conditions.

RENTAL FEES: Resident Non-Resident
Wedding Set-up Fee
$200.00
$250.00
Pre-Wedding Ceremony Memorial Building Usage $20.00/hour $20.00/hour

Memorial Building This historic building located at 640 Keyes Street is used by the Parks & Recreation Department for many events including our fall programs. The spacious upper hall also serves as the location for a local square dancing club. The Memorial Building also houses the Menasha Historical Society which maintains this caboose located nearby inside Smith Park. At this time, the Memorial Building may be rented in special situations. More details are available by contacting our office.