

Briq’s currently operates seasonal locations in Wausau, Weston, Rib Mountain, Mosinee, Merrill, Rhinelander and Minocqua. WAUSAU (WAOW) Riverlife Park in downtown Wausau had a soft opening on Friday.

All amenities will be located steps from the river, along the riverfront trail.Ĭonstruction began in May and is due for completion in the spring of 2019.īriq’s was the sole business to respond to Wausau’s request for proposals for the operation, Economic Development Director Chris Schock said in December. The concession stand is part of Riverlife Park, a roughly $4.6 million project that will include state of the art playground equipment, outdoor exercise equipment, climbing nets and other features.
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The proposal also included maintenance on the restrooms as well as management of other amenities such as bike and kayak rentals that are envisioned for the area.Ī vote by the full council on the plan is expected on March 12. Committee on Tuesday night heard a proposal for a Briq's Soft Serve along the riverfront, as a part of the new Riverlife Park. Utilities would be Briq’s responsibility. (WSAW) - A 30-foot tall sculpture now sits along the east bank of the Wisconsin River at RiverLife Park. Briq's may soon inhabit concession stand on riverfront in Wausau. Proposed rent, at the committee’s request, is now $1,000 per month, Peckham said.Īfter an initial three-year rental period, a rent increase greater than Briq’s proposed 3% rate could be negotiated, Peckham said.īriq’s would pay all personal property taxes as required by law and Wausau would pay any required real estate taxes. 1 depending on weather, offering “grab and go” snacks in addition to soft-serve ice cream.īriq’s initial plan called for a monthly lease rate of $750 per month for a three-year term, with options to renew at a 3 percent increase for each three-year term thereafter. Under the proposed initial terms released in December, Briq’s at Riverlife Park would operate from approximately May 1 through Oct. Terms of the final proposal were not included in the public packet for Tuesdsay’s meeting, but Council Member Pat Peckham said information sheets were handed out at the meeting itself. The group approved the plan after meeting in closed session. All of our locations are OPEN today.stop by our Wausau, Weston, Mosinee, Rib Mountain, Rhinelander, Minocqua and Riverlife Park locations for your favorite Briq’s treats. The proposed monthly rent for the facility has been set at $1,000.Ī well-known local soft-serve ice cream vendor with seven central and northern Wisconsin locations is one step closer to operating a riverfront concession stand now under construction in Wausau.Ī proposal from Holly and Kevin Briquelet Miller to operate a Briq’s location at the site was discussed Tuesday at a an economic development committee meeting. Want to get your body moving? Utilize the Riverlife Park HealthBeat Outdoor Fitness System! There are steppers, ellipticals, squat machines, kettlebells, and suspension training.Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include information provided by Council Member Pat Peckham. Home of the One-Pound Cone Our soft serve is 96 fat-free. There are lots of fun spinning play structures for your kids to enjoy as well! Riverlife Park, which opened in 2019, is ideal for ages 5 and up in my opinion! The play structures are tall and require climbing up ropes to reach the top. Located in Wausau Merrill Ave., Riverlife Park in Wausau, Weston, Rib Mountain, Mosinee.

We’re halfway through summer! Are your kids getting bored with the same old routine? Take a day and travel to Wausau, WI! Riverlife Park, located at 1400 N River Dr, Wausau, WI 54403, has a walking/biking trail, playground, outdoor fitness area, kayak launch, Briq’s soft-serve ice cream shop, and WOW (Wausau on Water) Family Entertainment Center!!
