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Wood County Parks and Forestry
Wood County River Block Building (Map)
2nd Floor Room 202

Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm M-F
Phone: (715) 421-8422
Email: parks@woodcountywi.gov

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Wood County offers visitors a variety of activities at any of our 7 recreational parks, 3 rivers, many lakes, 38,000 acres of county forest land, and 18,500 acres of Wood County State Wildlife Area.

While in Wood County you can enjoy yourself year-round with all types of outdoor fun ranging from ice-fishing to disc golf.

For information on what Wood County has to offer contact the Wood County Parks and Forestry Department.

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Parks and Forestry Announcements

Winter Recreation updates

Posted 12/12/2025 by mLanderson@co.wood.wi.us
  • Wood County’s Volunteer Snowmobile Club members are currently out signing, packing, and getting trails safe for the upcoming season.  Only Club members are ALLOWED on trails at this time for maintenance purposes.  Wood County will announce opening dates later next week. 
  • Powers Bluff tube and ski hills will open for the season on Saturday December 20th from 10am-4pm.  Please check our website or Facebook page for ticket sales and open dates over the holidays.
  • Powers Bluff multi-use trails are groomed and open for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, & fat tire biking.  Single Track trails are open for fat tire biking and snowshoeing.  Trail conditions for the single-track trail can be found on our website and on the Trailbot app.  Trails are open daily and can be accessed from the Hwy N trailhead parking lot.
  • The Nepco Lake County Park Nordic ski trail has been groomed for cross country skiing.  During the winter months, this trail is only open for cross country skiing.  All other users must use the single-track trail.
  • The Richfield 360 County Forest multi-use trails are groomed and open for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and fat tire biking. 

County Trail maps can be accessed on the Wood County Parks and Forestry Department website. 

Please check our website, Facebook & Instagram pages, or Travel Wisconsin for updated opening and closing information.

Dan Vollert

Wood County Parks & Forestry Maintenance Supervisor & Snowmobile/ATV Trail Coordinator

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Accessible Hunting Blinds

Posted 11/20/2025 by stacie.kleifgen@woodcountywi.gov
Accessible Blinds Map

Wood County Accessible Hunting Blinds are available by reservaton for $20 per day during Wisconsin Deer or Turkey Seasons. Hunters are required to possess a Wisconsin DNR Class A, B, C, or D Hunting Disability Permit. Reservations can be made by phone or in person during regular business hours, Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm, at the Wood County Parks & Forestry Office.

See attached file for Application and Accessible Hunting Blinds Rules and Reservation Policy.

Wood County Cera Park now open for reservations

Posted 3/19/2025 by mLanderson@co.wood.wi.us

Reservations for Wood County Cera Park are now available . See the attached News Release for information.

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Wood County Highway Infrastructure & Recreation Committee

Posted 10/29/2024 by mLanderson@co.wood.wi.us

Got a knack for nature and a love for wildlife? The Wood County Highway Infrastructure & Recreation Committee is on the lookout for passionate souls to join the Wood County State Wildlife Area Advisory Committee! This crew will be the brainpower behind making our beloved Wood County State Wildlife Area in the Town of Remington even more amazing. Come be a part of shaping nature's playground! Please call our office at 715-421-8422 to get an application which needs to be completed and returned to the Parks and Forestry office at 111 W Jackson Street, Wisconsin Rapids.

North Park south gate

Posted 8/26/2024 by mLanderson@co.wood.wi.us

Effective Immediately: The south gate (formerly the high water entrance) at North Park will remain open at all times during the camping season.