About Us

Oconomowoc Veterans Park is located in downtown Oconomowoc, Wisconsin on Lac LaBelle. The site had previously been home to a boat causeway and lock for visitors who traveled from Lac LaBelle to Fowler Lake and then to Oconomowoc Lake. It was also known as "Library Park" as it neighbored the old Oconomowoc Library. In 1983, the site was renamed Oconomowoc Memorial Park and then in the fall of 2011, with the help of some area residents, the park was earmarked as a way to steadfastly honor and respect Oconomowoc veterans for their bravery, valor and service to our great nation.

In early 2012 a large fundraising event was conducted to raise the initial funds of an eventual $750,000 investment budget. This included the costs of labor, materials, professional services (such as legal, design, financial, engineering) and general supervision. With these provisions all in place, the city was approached later in 2012 requesting that they "donate" the site to the Oconomowoc Area Veterans Group, Inc. The provisions of the agreement were concise and to the point. This new Oconomowoc Veterans Group, Inc. would provide for all services and costs connected to the park and would also raise any additional money necessary for the parks completion. No money would be solicited from the City of Oconomowoc, other veterans groups or the veterans being honored. When complete, the entire project would be turned over to the City of Oconomowoc who would then maintain the park from that point forward. Going forward, the Oconomowoc Veterans Group, Inc. would make any necessary capital improvements.

The project was completed as promised and the park was dedicated on October 18, 2015. The park is not only a tribute to veterans but also a thank you to all those who generously donated the funds for its successful completion.

The Lac LaBelle shore at Veterans Park

Today, we continue to promote this incredible piece of property and the memorial to those that have unselfishly served. We hope that you come and experience its beauty.

The Oconomowoc Area Veterans Group, Inc. was formed and approved as a 501(c)(3) charity. Fundraising and public awareness continues along with sale of memorial paver bricks that are placed along the Honor Walk. Research also continues to locate all the Oconomowoc Area Veterans going back before the Civil War for inscription on the Honor Wall. Information regarding brick sales and Honor Wall name inscriptions follows further on in this document.

Watch the video of the dedication in 2015.