Hodag Park is a large park stretching along the shore of Boom Lake (Wisconsin River). It is also home to Pop Warner football in the fall. Sarocka Field is a small neighborhood park with a large grassy area, a playground for kids and a large sledding hill in winter for all to enjoy. It is among the best in the state and is growing every year with plans to expand parking, walking and biking trails, and possibly a skateboard park in the future. Its main attraction is the Hodag BMX complex within the park. West Side Park is a medium size park with a softball field and a small play structure for kids. It also has a large playground area for kids, a softball field, ice-skating rink in the winter months, and three pavilions for gatherings. The park hosts both the Hodag Farmers Market and Oneida County Fair and is home to several impressive museums within the Pioneer Park Historical Complex. ![]() Pioneer Park is a heavily wooded park situated along the Pelican River and features a mix of towering old growth and young pine trees. RHINELANDER CITY FORESTER - Tom Jerow - 71 Recreational programs are coordinated by the YMCA of the Northwoods. Public Information - Contact the City Clerks Office for the form for park shelter reservations. Pioneer Park is home to the Logging and Railroad Museum Complex. Hodag Park is located along the beautiful Boom Lake shoreline, and features baseball/softball diamonds, park shelters, playground equipment, public fishing pier, and swimming beach. Services - The City offers a number of parks and other recreational facilities. A well-known local soft-serve ice cream vendor with seven central and northern Wisconsin locations is proposing operating a riverfront concession operation now under construction in Wausau.īriq’s was the sole business to respond to Wausau’s request for proposals for the operation, according to Economic Development Director Chris Schock.Department Email - Biolo, Parks, Buildings & Grounds DirectorĮmail - Hours - Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. Briq’s currently operates seasonal locations in Wausau, Weston, Rib Mountain, Mosinee, Merrill, Rhinelander and Minocqua. The proposal, from Holly and Kevin Briquelet Miller, was discussed Tuesday at a meeting of the economic development committee. Under the proposed terms, Briq’s at Riverlife Park would operate from approximately May 1 through Oct. 1 depending on weather, offering “grab and go” snacks in addition to soft-serve ice cream. The plan calls 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. Briq’s would pay all personal property taxes as require by law and Wausau would pay any required real estate taxes. Utilities would be Briq’s responsibility.īriq’s is interested in pursuing a possible low-interest loan from the city for necessary equipment such as machinery and signage but did not make a specific request for funding. ![]() The proposal also includes maintenance on the restrooms as well as management of other amenities such as bike and kayak rentals that are envisioned for the area. ![]() “That alleviates park dept staff having to perform those tasks, and the overhead associated with staffing that function with public employees,” said Lisa Rasmussen, city council president.
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