Mission Statement
The City of Waupaca Parks and Recreation Department strives to enrich the lives of our community members by providing creative recreation programs, quality parks, and engaging community events.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to create a strong community through lifelong recreation.
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Upcoming Events
Save the Date!
March 1 - Spring/Summer Program Guide released
March 11-19 - Shamrock Shenanigans: Find all 16 Shamrocks! (see flier below)
April 21 - Electronics Recycling @ Swan Park | 10:15am-1:00pm
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March 24:
*NO LATE REGISTRATIONS ALLOWED*
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2023 Spring & Summer Activity Guide
(click on the booklet cover to view guide)
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Boys Youth Baseball
May 1-June 30
Grades: 1-8
M/T/W/Th
Registration Deadline: March 24
Girls Youth Softball
May 1-June 30
Grades:1-8
M/T/W/Th
Registration Deadline: March 24
Babe Ruth Baseball
May 1-July 31
13U, 14U, 15U, 16U
M/T/W/Th
Registration Deadline: March 24
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New This Year:
There will be NO Late Registrations for baseball, softball, or soccer.
NO EXCEPTIONS
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Thursdays 1:30-3:30
Recreation Center Lobby
Come play chess with community members! All skill levels are welcome to play. This is free and open to the public. No registration necessary.
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Upcoming NEW Youth Programs
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Log Rolling
June 13th-July 25th
Mirror Lake Boat Landing
Ages K-8th
Tuesdays
2 Sessions: (No July 4th)
6:00-6:45pm
7:00-7:45pm
Resident Fee: $32 • Non-resident Fee: see online
Registration Deadline: June 5th
Master the log with skills taught in this class! Beginners from grades K-8 are introduced to the basics of logrolling by learning how to roll by themselves and with an opponent. Join us in South Park along Mirror Lake by the boat landing!
For safety reasons all participants must be able to swim unassisted and must wear shoes at all times.
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Water Skiing
June 20th-29th
E1574 Grandview Rd., Waupaca
Ages 12-18
T/W/TH
4:00-6:00 pm
Resident Fee: $75•Non-resident Fee: see online
Registration Deadline: May 26
Enjoy your summer on the Chain O' Lakes and learn the thrill of water skiing on beautiful Rainbow Lake! The Waupaca Chain Skiers is partnering with Waupaca Parks and Recreation to introduce water skiing to our youth! This is a great opportunity for your child to learn from experienced, qualified coaches who have taught hundreds of area youth how to waterski. No previous experience is required. Beginners and all skill levels are welcome. Boat, equipment and life jackets will be provided. All you need to bring is a bathing suit, towel, and sandal for this two-week activity.
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Remote Control
Airplane Class
August 7-8
Waupaca Municipal Airport
Grades: 8-12
M/T
8:00 am-12:00pm
Resident Fee: $20 • Non-resident Fee: see online
Registration Deadline: June 17th
Join us this summer for a unique and exciting educational experience that combines science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) with the thrill of flying! Our program will provide students with an introduction to the world of remote-control airplanes. They will learn about the physics of flight, aerodynamics, airplane controls, as well as gain hands-on experience building, and flying their own RC airplanes. Come join us at the Waupaca Airport!
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Does your child between the ages of 5-18 have a disability or special need? We have started the Waupaca Area All-Stars program as an inclusive/adaptive rec program for our community and surrounding area.
Ages: 5-18
Resident Fee: $50 • Non-resident Fee: see online
Register anytime!
Various events will be held throughout the year including, but not limited to, baseball, flag-football, and sledding. Reach out to your CLTS case manager about potential funding.
Volunteers Needed!
Our volunteers give families the opportunity to be fans. Every participant is accompanied by a volunteer (buddy) to assist and encourage them. A buddy will be assigned, or families can provide their own buddy based on the participant’s needs. Participants and buddies benefit from building a lasting friendship and bonding over a shared love of recreation. Volunteers can also lead programs, ref, ump, keep score, announce, etc. If you are interested in volunteering, please register through Active Net.
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Become a member today! We welcome anyone 50 and older. |
Please call the Senior Center (715-258-4437) to get your 2023 annual membership.
City residents = $20
Town of Farmington = $20
Non-residents = $30
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Looking for outdoor activities this winter? Check out our River Ridge Trail System. We have miles of trails weaving through our city with beautiful vantage points (Shambeau Hill), nature, and a variety of landscapes from wetlands (Grass Lake) to forests (Swan Park/Shambeau Park). |
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Waupaca Public Library
Upcoming Events
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- Exhibit Room – Youth Art Month starts Feb 13 and runs through March
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We are looking for organizations and community members interested in assisting the Waupaca Park and Recreation department in maintaining safe and well-groomed trails on the River Ridge Trail system. This is a great opportunity for businesses, Boy and Girl Scout troops, classrooms, clubs, groups of friends or families to give back to their community by helping us protect this great local resource.
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Looking for More Arts and Culture? |
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Chamber Gift Cards Accepted at Parks and Rec |
Did you know that you can use your Chamber Gift cards to pay for Parks and Rec programs? It's true! |
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Active Net Registration Information |
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IMPORTANT! PLEASE UPDATE YOUR ACCOUNT IF ANY OF YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION HAS CHANGED INSTEAD OF CREATING A DUPLICATE ACCOUNT.
If you are unsure you have an account or it is locked, please call the office for assistance at 715.258.4435
To reset your password, sign in with your email and click on "Forgot your password?"
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After logging in, you will land on the Account Options page. |
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There are several areas of helpful information for you and your family’s transactions including registrations, rentals, saved credit card information, swim class grades and the ability to update your address or other personal information.
(YOU CANNOT CHANGE DATE OF BIRTH INFO).
Additional information in the bottom section includes our contact info, methods of payment and FAQ’s.
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If you are using your mobile device, you may not see some of the options exactly as shown here. In that case, a menu tab should open from the side, or you can go to the Full site. |
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Recreation Center
407 School Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
715.258.4435
cityofwaupaca.org
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