History of Green Bay's Parks

Preble Park

This is the largest park area transferred to the City of Green Bay by the town of Preble at consolidation in July 1965 and contains 14.13 acres. The three parcels were purchased in 1946 and 1948 for $10,600.

1994 - After complaints by neighbors, only those renting the shelter at Preble Park were allowed to have beer and it had to remain in the shelter area.

Notes

1. Only annotated statements have been verified. Any other historical statements are unverified and based on personal knowledge or informal notes kept by the Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department.