The City of Eau Claire’s Parks, Recreation, and Forestry divisions (ECPRF) serve the citizens of Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley with a broad spectrum of recreational opportunities including community events, youth and adult sports, and instructional and enrichment programs for people of all ages and abilities. Of particular note is our scholarship program, which offers discounted fees for programs and pool memberships for individuals and families in need of financial assistance. Over 150 families and individuals benefit from our scholarships each year. These wonderful opportunities would not be possible without support from and collaboration with local businesses and organizations like yours. ECPRF invites you to partner with us and promote your organization while supporting the children, families, and adults that we serve throughout Eau Claire
All of our sponsorship and advertising partners receive great visibility in a variety of locations and publications throughout our system These locations include our parks, facilities, community events, team apparel, the online Prime Times activity guide, our social media accounts and website, as well as news media Support from our partners also allows us to enhance our services and activities in an ongoing fashion to ensure that we continue to best meet the needs of our community.
Included in this booklet are our available sponsorship and advertising opportunities as well as the different levels of promotional benefits your organization would receive from your partnership with ECPRF. Also included are sponsorship interest for your use should you generously choose to provide support.
We thank you for your consideration of joining our sponsorship program and making a greater impression on the community. If you have questions or would like to discuss sponsorship ideas in further detail, please contact us at 715-839-5032 or recreation@eauclairewi.gov. We very much look forward to having you as a partner!
Patrick Newkirk, Recreation & Facilities Manager
Eau Claire Parks, Recreation, & Forestry
715-839-5032 - patrick.newkirk@eauclairewi.gov
WHY SPONSOR/ADVERTISE WITH US?
Seasonal and year-round exposure at events, City of Eau Claire website pages, ECPRF social media pages, facilities and in our online Prime Times Activity Guide
Show your support for youth and adult programs, events, facilities and community members that promote healthy living.
Develop meaningful partnerships that benefit the community you live in.
Increase your brand awareness by sponsoring or advertising with us.
AUDIENCE SNAPSHOT
HOBBS ICE ARENA Advertising Opportunities
Hobbs Ice Arena is a 93,000 sq ft facility and includes: 2 full size sheets of ice, 1 studio sheet of ice, meeting/party rooms, mezzanine viewing areas, and availability for dry floor events Hobbs is the official home to the local UWEC Men's and Women's Hockey Teams as well as several local High School Teams Hobbs offers various advertising opportunities throughout the facility Advertising funds are used to keep fees and charges affordable for the community The facility is visited by hundreds of thousands of patrons year round from the Upper Midwest Region
January
January
Ice Logos - $2,500 Minimum Per Year Rink Dasher Boards - $1,000 Per Board, Per Year
Logo installed under the ice in any rink. Location/rates/terms depending on logo design and installation timing. 1 complimentary promo visit per year for the length of your commitment Advertisers must provide their own signage
January 1 - December 31, 3-year term. Advertisers must provide their own signage.
Skate Trainers - $1,000 Per Year
Logo displayed on City skate trainers used year round at Hobbs open skating activities and seasonally at City outdoor rinks, 40 total skate trainers Advertisers must provide their own signage
Mezzanine Glass - $500 Per Year
January 1
December
and Akervik Rinks. Advertisers must provide their own signage.
Digital Signage - $400 Per Year
January 1 - December 31, 3- year
FAIRFAX POOL Advertising Opportunities
Fairfax Pool is a community aquatic facility with a leisure pool, 50-meter competition area, diving well, 3-story waterslide, play feature, bathhouse, playground, concessions stand, and shade areas. Fairfax hosts the annual YMCA Swim Meet each year. Between 55,000-70,000 patrons swim at Fairfax Pool during each Summer Season, with constant daily activity from 6:00am-7:00pm. A complimentary promo visit is offered to each advertiser per year for the length of your commitment.
Inflatable Sponsorship - $1,500 Per Year
Per Pool Season, June - August, logo and/or design will be displayed on rule sign located at lineup station for Aquaglide inflatable. Size of Ad 6" W x 4" H. 3-Year Term. Advertisers must provide their own signage.
Lounge Chair Signage - $600 Per Year
Per Pool Season, June - August, logo and/or design will be posted on a minimum of 45 white pool lounge chairs. Size of Ad 3" H x 18.5" L. 3-Year Term. Advertisers must provide their own signage.
Concession Stand Signage - $500 Per Year
Per Pool Season, June - August, design will be visible to everyone visiting the Concession Stand. Size
3-Year Term. Advertisers must provide their own signage
Fairfax Fence Signage - $500 Per Year
Per Pool Season, June - August, exposure to all patrons entering and leaving the pool grounds. Size of Ad
Year Term Advertisers must provide their own signage
Main Bathhouse Signage - $150 Per Year
Per Pool Season, June - August, ad will be posted in main bathhouse in each
2.75" H. 1-Year Term. Advertisers must provide their own signage.
Doggie Swim Fest Event - $100, $50
Prior to draining the pool for the summer season, the pool opens one last time as a safe place for dogs to swim on August 23, 2026! Fairfax Pool will be open exclusively to the canine crowd for this special event $100 (Includes complimentary booth space, Business or organization logo on all marketing materials, name announced at the event) and $50 allows your business or organization to have a booth space.
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
Advertising Opportunities
Our Community Athletic Facilities include the Eau Claire Soccer Park, Carson Park Football, Baseball, and Softball Fields which host thousands of visitors each year Organizations that call our Athletic Facilities home include: UWEC Blugolds, North High School, Memorial High School, Regis High School, Immanuel Lutheran High School, US World Kubb Championship, Eau Claire United Soccer, Chippewa Valley Soccer League, several City Recreation Leagues and many annual Special Events
Park Football Scoreboard - $5,000 Per Year
January 1 - December 31, Sign Size: 4' x 4'. Price Per Space. 7 Spaces
5-year term, Purchase multiple spaces to extend logo. Logo placed on scoreboard space. Advertisers must provide their own signage.
January 1 - December 31, Sign
3-year term Advertisers must provide their own signage
January 1 - December 31, Price Per Field either Gelein or Hobbs Field 3-year
signage.
Carson Park Football Plaza Fence Signage - $500 Per Year
Per Football Season, August - November, Size of Ad 8' L x 3' H. 3 year term. Exposure to all patrons at Carson Park. Advertisers must provide their own signage.
HOBBS ICE ARENA, FAIRFAX POOL, & ATHLETIC FACILITIES INTEREST FORM
Please either mail or email this interest form to our office and staff will contact you with more info. Please do not send payment with this form.
Business Name:
Contact Name:
Address, City, State, Zip:
E-Mail: Telephone #:
Please check all that apply:
Hobbs Ice Arena
Zambonis - $5,000 Per Year
Scoreboards - Akervik/Hughes Rinks $2,500/Year
O’Brien Rink $5,000/Year
Ice Logos - $2,500 Minimum Per Year
Rink Dasher Boards - $1,000 Per Board, Per Year
Fairfax Pool
Inflatable Sponsorship - $1,500 Per Year
Lounge Chair Signage - $600 Per Year
Concession Stand Signage - $500 Per Year
Fairfax Fence Signage - $500 Per Year
Athletic Facilities
Carson Park Football Scoreboard - $5,000 Per Year
Soccer Park Field Signage - $1,000 Per Year
Carson Park Softball Fields - $1,000 Per Year
Carson Park Football Plaza Fence Signage - $500 Per Year
Skate Trainers - $1,000 Per Year
Mezzanine Glass - $500 Per Year
Digital Signage - $400 Per Year
Main Bathhouse Signage - $150 Per Year
Doggie Swim Fest Event - $100, $50
FAIRFAX POOL SEASON PASS
Scholarship Opportunities
Eau Claire Parks, Recreation, and Forestry offers a Scholarship Program that will help us ensure all members of the community have access to Fairfax Pool memberships Scholarships are used to reduce the cost of Fairfax Pool passes for families in need of financial assistance Our division annually supports 350+ families and individuals through our Scholarship Program
Whale Package - $500 Per Pool Season
Per Pool Season, June - August, donor name will be displayed on the sponsorship sign. Exposure to all patrons entering and leaving the pool grounds.
Shark Package - $250 Per Pool Season
Per Pool Season, June - August, donor name will be displayed on the sponsorship sign. Exposure to all patrons entering and leaving the pool grounds.
Barracuda Package - $100 Per Pool Season
Per Pool Season, June - August, donor name will be displayed on the sponsorship sign Exposure to all patrons entering and leaving the pool grounds
Musky Package - $75 Per Pool Season
Per Pool Season, June - August, donor name will be displayed on the sponsorship sign Exposure to all patrons entering and leaving the pool grounds
FAIRFAX POOL SEASON PASS SCHOLARSHIPS
Business Name:
Contact Name:
Address, City, State, Zip:
E-Mail: Telephone #:
Please check all that apply:
Whale Package - $500 Per Pool Season
Shark Package - $250 Per Pool Season
Barracuda Package - $100 Per Pool Season
Musky Package - $75 Per Pool Season
How you would like your business name
Please
Pool Sponsor name(s) will be displayed on signage at the Front Entrance at Fairfax Pool. Agreement is active from June 2026 - August 2026. All funds associated with Fairfax Pool Scholarships will directly benefit the families in need of assistance who participate in the Fairfax Pool Scholarship Program. If applicable, Sponsor is required to provide a PDF and PNG copy of their logo for marketing purposes.
Signature of Donor:
YOUTH TEAMS & ACTIVITIES
Sponsorship Opportunities
Youth Sport Team and activity sponsorships for Baseball/T-Ball League, Flag Football League, Soccer League, and our enrichment and instructional programs are a fun way to support youth in the community year round Your generous donation keeps registration fees affordable and provides teams with uniforms and equipment Our division annually supports over 8,500 youth participants each year
YOUTH TEAM & ACTIVITY SPONSORSHIPS
Business Name:
Contact Name: E-Mail: Telephone #:
Address, City, State, Zip:
Please check all that apply:
Youth Baseball/T-Ball League - $300 Per Team
Youth Flag Football League - $300 Per Team
Youth Soccer League - $300 Per Team
Youth Activity Scholarship - Any Donation Amount
How you would like your business name printed on the team uniform?
How you would like your business name printed for recognition?
Please check one of the following boxes. If you would like an invoice, payment is due within two weeks.
Sponsor name will be displayed on team uniforms for the desired league(s) chosen. Baseball/T-Ball and Soccer Agreements are active June 2026 - August 2026. Flag Football Agreements are active August 2026 - October 2026.
Team Sponsor will receive a sponsorship plaque per league and/or team sponsored. Team Sponsor is required to provide a PDF and PNG copy of their logo for marketing purposes.
Signature
Date:
SPECIALIZED RECREATION
Sponsorship Opportunities
Our Specialized Recreation program is specifically designed for adults and youth who possess diverse abilities and exceptionalities Participants will engage in a wide range of activities aimed at promoting socialization, encouraging personal development, and enhancing self-confidence Scheduled activities include dances, holiday celebrations, pool parties, games, crafts, and much more Each week, on average 35-40 participants eagerly anticipate our Specialized Recreation Program as a structured social gathering among friends.
SPECIALIZED RECREATION SPONSORSHIP
Business Name:
Contact Name: E-Mail: Telephone #:
Address, City, State, Zip:
Please check all that apply:
Specialized Recreation Platinum Package - $750
Specialized Recreation Gold Package - $500
Specialized Recreation Silver Package - $250
Specialized Recreation Bronze Package - $100
Specialized Recreation - Any Amount Donation
Terms of Agreement
Agreement is active per event/season chosen.
Sponsor is asked to provide a PDF and PNG copy of their logo for marketing purposes. Sponsorships are tax deductible and managed by the Community Parks Association, 501C3 Organization. Sponsor will receive a thank you from Participants.
Signature of Sponsor:
Date:
ECPR EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Sponsorship Opportunities
Eau Claire Parks, Recreation, and Forestry hosts several Community Events throughout the year We annually host the Amazing Eau Claire Clean-Up, Clearwater Winter Parade, National Night Out, and other events throughout the year Your business can either sponsor and/or participate in these events These donations are tax deductible and administered by the Community Parks Association, 501C3 Organization
Amazing Eau Claire Clean-Up
The event, organized by Eau Claire Parks, Recreation, and Forestry, sends volunteers to assigned locations throughout the city including community parks, neighborhood playgrounds, picnic areas, recreational trails, and downtown to pick up litter
National Night Out
National Night Out is a collaborative community event coordinated by the City of Eau Claire Recreation Division and the City of Eau Claire Police Department This event brings citizens and businesses together to promote the united stand that we take as partners against crime and disorder in our community
Clearwater Winter Parade
An illuminated parade where local Businesses/NonProfits/Government agencies build floats to promote their business or organization This event draws in thousands of people The parade begins with a fireworks show followed by the start of the parade.
Community Parks Association - Recreation Fund
Do you want to contribute but aren’t sure where? This fund supports Youth Scholarships, activities, equipment needs, and community events offered by the City of Eau Claire Recreation Division. Any donation amount is valued.
$2,500 - Diamond (Per Event)
Includes complimentary participation
Featured business or organization logo on event marketing materials, press releases, Prime Times, and media communications
Rights to display signage at the event(s)
Right to use event logo in sponsor marketing materials
Free 1/2 Page Prime Times Marketing Ad for 1 Season
Priority placement at event
$1,500 - Platinum (Per Event)
Includes complimentary participation
Featured business or organization logo on event marketing materials, press releases, Prime Times, and media communications
Rights to display signage at the event(s)
Right to use event logo in sponsor marketing materials
Free 1/4 Page Prime Times Marketing Ad for 1 Season
Priority placement at event
$500 - Gold (Per Event)
Includes complimentary participation
Business or organization logo on event marketing materials and posted in Prime Times
Priority placement at event
$250 - Silver (Per Event)
Includes complimentary participation
Business or organization logo on event marketing materials and posted in Prime Times
$100 - Bronze (Per Event)
Includes complimentary participation
Business or organization name on event marketing materials and posted in Prime Times
ECPR EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Please check all that apply:
Community Parks Association - Recreation Fund (Any Amount) How you would like your business name printed for recognition?
Please check one of the following boxes. If you would like an invoice, payment is due within two weeks.
Sponsorships are tax deductible and managed by the Community Parks Association, 501C3 Organization. Sponsor is asked to provide a PDF and PNG copy of their logo for marketing purposes.
