The Willmar Parks and Recreation Board has recommended that the Willmar City Council permanently close the indoor gun range in the basement of the Willmar City Auditorium. The main reason is the high cost of keeping the facility free of lead contamination.
Plans presented for Willmar recreation fields and event center
Members of the Invest in Willmar local option sales tax board on Feb. 3 virtually presented the design plans for recreation fields and an recreation and event center, both to be constructed at the Willmar Civic Center. While the recreation fields presentation yielded no public comment, there was public concern regarding the event center, specifically whether residents were getting what they voted for. 5:33 am, Feb. 9, 2021 ×
A design concept for the new recreation and event center at the Willmar Civic Center was presented at a public meeting about the plans, led by the Invest in Willmar local option sales tax board and subcommittees. Design by LSE Architects