The best parks & outdoor spots in Wausau

3 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Wausau Whitewater Park

Parks & Outdoors

Wausau Whitewater Park turns a third of the Wisconsin River downtown into a world-class course with engineered features, consistent event…

200 River Dr

“Wausau Whitewater Park turns a third of the Wisconsin River downtown into a world-class course with engineered features, consistent event dam releases, Class II to III+ waves, plus mellow flatwater to warm up.”

From the Wausau newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Bukolt Park

Parks & Outdoors

Riverside park offering swimming & fishing areas, plus athletic fields, a playground & a skate park.

100 Bukolt Ave (Stevens Point)

“Riverside park offering swimming & fishing areas, plus athletic fields, a playground & a skate park.”

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Schmeeckle Reserve

Parks & Outdoors

280 acres of forest & trails on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus, with a big lake.

2419 North Point Dr (Stevens Point)

“280 acres of forest & trails on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus, with a big lake.”

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