WINNECONNE (NBC 26) — For the first time since the park was built more than 50 years ago, Marble Park in Winneconne will undergo a major remodel, paid for by community donations.

The complete remodel is expected to take 10 years and cost $10 million, and it will be split into five phases.

The Winneconne Area Community Foundation has raised more than 80% of the money needed for the first phase of the remodel - they still need $355,000.

The first phases, budgeted for $2.55 million, includes a new beach house, pickleball courts and a new playground.

John Broderick grew up with a love of Marble Park.

“I played on the playground equipment, I eventually became a lifeguard and swim instructor, played baseball on all the different fields," he says. "It really meant a lot to me, means a lot to

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