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Stevens Point Area Tourism Development Fund distribute award to benefit Zenoff Park

STEVENS POINT – Stevens Point Softball Association (SPSA) has received a grant from the Stevens Point Area Tourism Development Grant Fund, for a project at Zenoff Park.

The Zenoff Park Turf Project has received $20,000 to enhance the tourism assets in the Stevens Point Area.

“We are excited about the Zenoff Park Turf Project because it enhances our facilities, increases playability and gives our community a competitive advantage,” said Sara Brish, executive director of the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Sports tourism continues to thrive in the Stevens Point Area and is a key component of our region’s tourism economic impact.”

The project will replace the sand infield with turf, which allows play to resume more quickly when wet conditions would prohibit their use. Zenoff Park, and it’s three ball diamonds, currently host several tournaments throughout the year including Badger State Games and the Stevens Point Youth Baseball Association’s tournaments.

“This will be a wonderful addition to an already great facility,” said Matt Disher, president of the Stevens Point Softball Association. “The project will allow for increased use for both tournament and league play, as well as allow the Stevens Point Softball Association to work with the Stevens Point Area YMCA and Boys & Girls Club of Portage County to expand their summer programs.”

This grant was awarded by the Stevens Point Area Tourism Development Committee. Grant applications can be submitted for costs related to the development of Stevens Point Area visitor attractions and amenities and are reviewed and considered by the Tourism Development Committee. Applicable projects include capital and special projects. All grant applications will be reviewed based on tourism and operational criteria. All projects must contribute to the ability to attract visitors and improve overall tourism assets in the Stevens Point Area. The next deadline for applications is June 1, 2018. To apply, please review the grant requirements in full at StevensPointArea.com/grant.

To be eligible, applicants must be a non-profit or a unit of government. Applicants must also be located within the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau service area, representing all of Portage County, Wisconsin.

The Stevens Point Area Tourism Development Committee distributes a percentage of room tax revenue for the development, continuance, or expansion of visitor attractions and amenities to not-for-profits and units of government. Each project selected will be of the highest quality and benefit tourism within the Stevens Point Area.

The Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is an economic and community development organization whose purpose is to expand Portage County’s economy by attracting conventions, sporting events and leisure tourists to Portage County. Millions of dollars from visitor spending and increased tax revenues are generated to increase commerce, sustain jobs and to create a desirable destination.

For more information about the Stevens Point Area, visit StevensPointArea.com. The SPACVB can also be found on Facebook (facebook.com/StevensPointArea), Twitter (twitter.com/StevensPtArea), Pinterest (pinterest.com/StevensPtArea) and Instagram (instagram.com/stevenspointarea).