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How much is parking in the Sears and JC Penney parking ramps?

May 12 2023

Parking in the Wausau Mall ramps is free for the first 2 hours. After parking your vehicle, you’ll need to register your license plate using the lot’s Pay Station or Passport Parking phone app.

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Will the parking ramps be easy to get to?

May 12 2023

Yes, parking ramps are easily accessible from the city streets and are clearly marked with signage.

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Will the current Wausau Mall parking ramps be open? Is it safe to park in the ramps during construction?

May 12 2023

Yes! Directions and all Downtown Wausau parking information can be found here.

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Why is the JC Penney building not coming down?

May 12 2023

The JC Penney building will remain standing for now because it sits atop an important and valued parking structure. The building serves as a protective barrier against the elements, too. Once future development for the current JC Penney site is identified, the building will be removed to make way for a new development.

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Will there be Wednesday Night Concerts on the Square and Dining in the Streets?

Apr 12 2023

Yes, Concerts on the Square events are Wednesday evenings from 6-8 pm, June 14 – August 30, and Dining on the Street on Wednesday nights from 5 – 9 pm with participating restaurants.

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What happened to the Boy with the Boot statue?

Apr 12 2023

The City/County Parks Department secured the statue, keeping it safe until they determine a new place to relocate the Boy with the Boot.

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Where did my favorite Wausau Mall stores go?

Apr 12 2023

Wausau Mall Stores: The Buckle, Maurices and Spencer’s now call the Rib Mountain Drive retail corridor their home. Reflexology Massage is now located on 3rd street and Fashion Mix is located at their new location on Thomas Street.

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Will creating more ski runs and mountain bike trails negatively impact the quality of the forests at Rib Mountain State Park.

Nov 16 2021

No. While there are several isolated stands of second-growth northern mesic hardwood communities atop Rib Mountain State Park, much of the landscape, including the north face, is covered with trees with lower lifespans. Many of these species struggle to survive due to vulnerability to insects and diseases, with normal regeneration of many tree species limited […]

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Have potential impacts to the environment been studied in relation to the SE Group proposed recreational alternatives?

Nov 16 2021

Yes. All four alternatives have been reviewed for environmental impacts. While each alternative has a larger footprint than the former, the design layouts suggested by the SE Group are carefully inserted on the landscape to allow for minimal impact. Work will continue with the Wisconsin DNR on preserving Areas of Highest Ecological Concern.

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Can the Greater Wausau area truly become the “Outdoor Recreation Mecca of the Midwest”?

Nov 16 2021

The goal is attainable due to Wausau’s location and the existing base of premier recreational activities already in place in the area. If Option Four were approved, the area can become an IMBA Mountain Bike Ride Center, drawing thousands of enthusiasts from around the country. The expansion of Granite Peak will amplify its status as […]

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