




Recreation Administrative Office 915 Menomonie Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703 recreation@eauclairewi.gov
Recreation Office & Athletic Facilities (715) 839-5032
Parks, Forestry, Cemeteries & Pavilion Rentals (715) 839-5039
Special Events (715) 839-8883
Hobbs Ice Arena (715) 839-5040
Fairfax Municipal Pool (715) 839-1680
VISION STATEMENT
Eau Claire is a vibrant city with exceptional quality of life and services
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide exceptional park, recreation, forestry, cemetery, and facility services that will engage the community and enrich our citizens and visitors
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Division provides a diverse selection of programs, services, and facilities for the citizens of Eau Claire that focus on healthy lifestyles, social equity, environmental stewardship, public safety, and collaboration within the community.
CANCELLATION LINE
(715) 839-2913
Call the cancellation phone number FIRST for updates on recreation activities, events, and league games
Accountability - To maintain open relationships with the community
Responsive - To provide for the needs of others
Ingenuity - To be innovative and creative
Professionalism - To be qualified and prepared to work.
Honesty - To be open and transparent.
Health - To provide quality opportunities for physical fitness and activity
Environmentalism - To provide healthy spaces and places
Security - To enforce rules fairly and consistently
Safety - To minimize accidents
Explorative - To learn new ways to enhance services.
Courage - Do the right thing when it’s the right thing to do.
Athletic Facilities: www eauclairewi gov/athleticfacilities
Bike Trail: www.eauclairewi.gov/trails
Brush: www.eauclairewi.gov/brush
Cemeteries: www eauclairewi gov/cemeteries
Certificates: www eauclairewi gov/prcerts
Dog Parks: www eauclairewi gov/dogs
Drop-In Programs: www eauclairewi gov/dropinRec
Fairfax Pool: www.eauclairewi.gov/pool Forestry: www.eauclairewi.gov/forestry
Hobbs: www.eauclairewi.gov/hobbs Parade: www eauclairewi gov/parade Parks: www eauclairewi gov/parks
Pavilions: www eauclairewi gov/pavilion
Prime Times Catalog: www eauclairewi gov/primetimes
Recreation: www.eauclairewi.gov/rec Registration: www.eauclairewi.gov/reg
Rx Park Pages: www eauclairewi gov/parkpages
Scholarship: www eauclairewi gov/scholarship
Ski Trails: www eauclairewi gov/recreation/trails/ski-trails
Special Events: www eauclairewi gov/specialevent Volunteer: www eauclairewi gov/volunteer
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Banbury Place
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Bye, Goff & Rohde Personal Injury Lawyers
C&M Properties & Construction
Cassandra Beran – Prudential
Children’s Museum of Eau
Claire
Chippewa Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Chippewa Valley Technical
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Courtesy CorporationMcDonalds
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Dealers Northland Supply
Dogtopia of Eau Claire
Dooley's Pub & Grill
Dr. Kerry and Dr. Dan Kincaid
Drs. Ben & Lori Whitis
Eau Claire Chiropractic
Eau Claire Community Parks Association
Eau Claire Energy Cooperative
Eau Claire Insulation
Eau Claire Scheels
ECA Stars
Elite Realty Group
Eric’s Diamonds
Fella’s Loaded Goat
Festival Foods
Flash Fence
Girl Scouts of America
Green Oasis
Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing
HyVee of Eau Claire
Jamf
Jim Severson
John A. Kaiser, Attorney At Law
Kelly Heating & Electric
King Apparel
Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire
Kristo Orthodontics
Kwik Trip
Lakes Gas Co
Larson Orthodontics
Leinenkugel’s
M2 Insulation
Market & Johnson
Markquart Toyota
MC Motorwerks
Melanie White Memorial
Merchants Bank of Eau Claire
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Midwest Select Insurance
Minnesota Wire
MN Wire/St Paul and MN
Foundation
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Oakleaf Clinics
One Automotive Group
Paws & Claws Total Dog
Pet Food Plus
QC Kinetix
Raising Canes
Riverside Bike & Skate
Royal Credit Union
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Scheels
Smiles in Motion
Superior Choice Credit Union
Sylvan Learning
Venture Academy
Veritas Steel
Weld Riley, S.C.
WESTconsin Credit Union
Westgate Animal Hospital
Xcel Energy
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Babe Ruth Baseball
Eau Claire Bears Baseball
Eau Claire Cavaliers Baseball
Eau Claire Express Baseball..............................................
Girls Fastpitch Softball
Little League-American Little League-Nationals Little League-Lowes Creek................................................
Seymour Baseball
Seymour Softball
Hill & Lakeview Cemeteries
Eau Claire Figure Skating Club...........................................
Eau Claire Youth Hockey Hobbs Ice Arena-Eau Claire
Children’s Museum
Chippewa Valley Museum
Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum.................................
Eau Claire County Altoona Lake Pavilion Altoona Parks/Recreation Office........................................
Chippewa Falls Parks/Recreation Office
Eau Claire City Dog Parks
Eau Claire City Parks, Forestry, Cemeteries Office
Eau Claire City Recreation Cancellation Line.....................
Eau Claire City Recreation Office
Eau Claire County Parks/Forestry Office Fairfax Park Municipal Swimming Pool
https://www ec-baseball org/ crblbaseball com/team/eau-claire-bears/ www eauclairecavaliers org www.eauclaireexpress.com www eauclairefastpitch com ec-baseball org www ecnationalslittleleague com www.lowescreekbaseball.com www seymourballclub org www seymourballclub org (715) 839-5041
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www ecfigureskate org www ecyh com www eauclairewi gov/hobbs
(715) 832-5437 (715) 834-7871 (715) 835-6200.............................
www childrensmuseumec com www.cvmuseum.com www paulbunyancamp org
(715) 834-9042 (715) 839-5188............................. (715) 723-0051 (715) 839-5039 (715) 839-5039 (715) 839-2913............................. (715) 839-5032 (715) 839-4783 (715) 839-1680
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www eauclairewi gov/pr www co eau-claire wi us www eauclairewi gov/pool
Flying Eagles Ski Club Ski Sprites......................................................................... (715) 577-4114 (715) 210-6993.............................. www flyingeaglesskiclub org www.skisprites.com
Chippewa Valley Youth Soccer League
Eau Claire United Soccer..................................................
(715) 834-5893 (715) 830-0782..............................
www chippewavalleysoccer org www.ecusoccer.org
Eau Claire YMCA Sports Center Eau Claire YMCA UWEC Sports Camps........................................................
(715) 552-1200 (715) 836-8460 (715) 836-2546..............................
www ymca-cv org www ymca-cv org www.blugolds.com/camps
Chippewa River State Trail
Chippewa Valley Pickleball Club.........................................
Chippewa Valley Railroad
Eau Claire Aquatic Club
Eau Claire Area School District
Eau Claire Community Gardens.........................................
Eau Claire Horseshoe Club
Eau Claire Municipal Band Kubb
L.E. Phillips
495-5290 (715) 830-0122 (715) 839-4909.............................. (715) 831-2345 (888) 936-7463 www dnr wi gov/topic/parks/name/chiprivertrail/ www.chippewavalleypickleballclub.com www chippewavalleyrailroad org https://ecacswimming org/ www ecasd us www.eauclairecommunitygardens.com echorseshoes wixsite com/echc www eauclairemunicipalband org www usakubb org www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com www visiteauclaire com www dnr wi gov
Community Parks available for rental: May 15 - Oct 1 2026 reservations will be accepted beginning December 10, 2025. (Online 8:00 AM / Walk-Ins 8:00 AM) Heated shelters at Neighborhood Parks are available yearround for reservation.
Online Reservations: http://activenet.active.com/Eauclaire/ Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
To reserve in person or by mail: Parks Administrative Office 910 Forest Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Reservations must be made at least 7 days prior to the event date
No reservation? No problem! Pavilions without posted reservations and independent picnic tables are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis during park hours
Reserve online at: http://activenet active com/Eauclaire/
• Hourly rates Reservations must include your set-up and clean-up time Minimum of a 2-hour reservation
• Online reservations will be charged for all hours reserved
Park Hours: 4AM - 11PM
Monday - Friday Rentals
Saturday & Sunday Rentals
$18/Hour
$23/Hour
Park Hours: 4AM - 11PM
Monday - Friday Rentals
Saturday & Sunday Rentals
$18/Hour
$23/Hour
• Fee waived for Neighborhood Association meetings.
• Neighborhood shelters may be booked for recreation programs.
Park Hours: 4AM - 11PM
Monday - Friday Rentals
Saturday & Sunday Rentals
$21/Hour
$32/Hour
Amplified sound must end at sunset in Phoenix Park.
Key deposit for shelters/pavilions is $25/booking Deposits can be made in the form of cash, check or card You will receive the deposit back once keys have been returned If keys are lost, stolen or damaged, the key deposit will be forfeited All keys need to be picked up at 910 Forest Street, Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm If you do not pick up keys during office hours, no keys will be available for your reservation.
$190/2-Hour Block
Additional time may be reserved ($95/hour)
Additional charges (overtime after 4pm & weekends)
Forest Hill Chapel may be reserved for memorial services only
Chapel rentals can only be made in person or by mail: Parks Administration Office, 910 Forest Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Exclusive & Pavilion use during Summer Season
In-person, email, or mail: Recreation Administrative Office, 915 Menomonie Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703 OR email the completed form: recreation@eauclairewi gov
Reservations are accepted beginning May 1, 2025.
Open Mid-April through Mid-November, Weather Permitting Mondays & Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturdays 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Season Passes $45 OR Individual Pricing Available *Commercial operations NOT permitted
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INFO! ALCOHOL PERMITS ATHLETIC FACILITY RESERVATIONS ORDINANCE FOR FIRES IN PARKS REFUND POLICY SPECIAL EVENT INFORMATION
Pavilions, Shelters, Owen Park Bandshell, and the Phoenix Park Great Lawn and Labyrinth are all reservable Nearby playgrounds and ice rinks remain open to the public during park hours
Neighborhood Park warming shelters that can be reserved during the winter season are Boyd Park, Demmler Shelter, Mitscher Shelter, Oakwood Shelter, Pinehurst Shelter, Putnam Heights Shelter, Roosevelt Shelter, and Sam Davey Shelter
The Owen Park Bandshell and Amphitheater are both reservable Both are most often used for Public Events For more information, please call the Parks Administrative Office at (715) 839-5039 All other Park Reservations can be made online
Carry-ins of Intoxicating liquor, beer and wine are allowed at Carson Park, Mt Simon Park, Riverview Park, and Rod & Gun Park Kegs at any of the above parks or any alcohol in Phoenix Park Pavilion require city approval In Owen Park and Neighborhood Parks, alcohol is not allowed For full details, including alcohol permit fees, please visit our Alcohol Policies page
Refunds can be issued for cancellations within 5 business days prior to the event, minus a $7 Administrative Fee. Refunds will not be issued due to inclement weather. For our full refund policy, please visit our Parks Information Reservations page.
Most Community Parks and a few Neighborhood Parks have grills available for your Park Reservations Due to City Ordinance 9 76 110, igniting or maintaining a fire or open flame is not allowed except if fully contained in metal grills in picnic areas or fire rings installed by the City More detailed policies may be found HERE
For all details regarding regulations of Public Events in any Eau Claire City Park, please visit our Special Events page For further questions, please contact our Special Events coordinator at SpecialEvents@eauclairewi gov
No overnight camping is allowed in any Eau Claire City Park Parks are only available for use during operation hours Monday-Sunday from 4AM -11PM
Anglers are only able to fish our Eau Claire City Parks during park hours For a listing of recommended fishing locations, please visit our Boat Docks and Landings page Please note that there are no internal combustion engines allowed in Half Moon Lake
Due to the harm that it causes to our local wildlife, plastic confetti is not allowed in any of our Parks
2026 reservations will be accepted beginning November 19, 2025.
Applications for events are due at least 30 days in advance of your event Events that are new, or require City Council approval, are due 60 days in advance of your event
To reserve your space, please complete a Save the Date Form Once your date is reserved, complete the full application for event approval and permit
Your event is a special event and requires a permit if it is a scheduled gathering, on city property, the public is invited, and it meets any one of the following criteria:
Over 100 people are expected to attend Food/concessions will be served or sold
Merchandise or others items are to be sold
An admission/entry fee is charged for participation or inclusion
Donations are accepted
Street closures are needed
Tents over 250 square feet will be put up
Alcohol will be served or sold
Alteration of park operation hours requested
See Ordinance 9.59.010 for a full list and description of special event criteria
An event sponsor shall be required to provide a valid certificate of insurance,
Showing limits of liability not less than $1,000,000 as well as naming the City of Eau Claire, 203 S Farwell St , Eau Claire WI 54703 as an additional insured in the description as well as a certificate holder Submit Insurance Info with your application
Special Event Application Fee - $60.00 (Required)
Temporary Class B License Fee $10.00 (if applicable-see alcohol information tab)
Tent Permit Fee $64.00 (if applicable-see tent information tab)
Submit payment with your application.
Make checks payable to the City of Eau Claire.
Remit to Community Services at 910 Forest Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703
A final invoice with any remaining charges will be sent after the event is concluded, see links below for full list of Special Event charges.
If you plan to put up a tent larger than 250 square feet, click here to fill out the Tent Permit Application.
If you are serving or selling alcohol at your special event, complete each document below:
Temporary Class B Application
Alcohol Application Alcohol Worksheet
Checklist for Temporary Beer/Wine "Picnic License"
If you would like to include a drone as part of your special event, click here to fill out the Drone Permit Request.
If your event is taking place at Phoenix Park, click here to fill out the Phoenix Park Use Agreement Form.
Indoor Shelter Playground Equipment
Drinking Fountain Basketball court
Sledding Hill
Skateboard Plaza
Bike trail access
Boat dock/ landing
Fishing Pier
Canoe/Kayak Access
Cross Country Skiing
Disc Golf Course
Fitness Zone
Hockey Rink
Ice Skating Rink Museums
Nature Trails
Scenic Views
* Additional tables may be brought closer to the pavilion but will not fit underneath.
** Maximum 100 people/event due to parking, restrooms, and accessibility.
Rod & Gun Park Pavilion: One 20’ x 30’ (max.) tent may be used to seat an additional 40 people Water services are available at pavilions May 15-October 1, weather dependent Phoenix Park: Amphitheater: Casual Seating (boulders). Pavilion: No picnic tables available
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Gate/door/lights (key required)
Drinking Fountain
Basketball court
Pickleball Court
Tennis Courts
Volleyball Courts
Sledding Hill
Skateboard Plaza
Bike trail access
Boat dock/ landing
Fishing Pier
Canoe/Kayak Access
Cross Country Skiing
Disc Golf Course
Fitness Zone
Hockey Rink
Ice Skating Rink Museums
Nature Trails
Scenic Views
The City of Eau Claire has three off-leash recreational areas where citizens may responsibly exercise their canines without leashes. A daily pass can be purchased at the dog parks. Annual passes for City and Non-City residents can be purchased at the Customer Service Office in City Hall. For more information, call 715-839-4923.
4503 House Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701 This facility is located at the intersection of Gateway Drive and House Road
4703 Robin Road, Eau Claire, WI 54703 This facility is located off Hwy 53 at Melby Street, intersection of Robin Road and Runway Avenue.
1000 Ferry Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703 This facility is located off of Clairemont Avenue and Menomonie Street, to Ferry Street Follow Ferry Street to end
9 Fenced Areas
1 Acre Small Dog Area
Walking Trails
Open Year Round (on a daily basis until dusk)
Water Available for Dogs May - October, weather dependent
Prior to draining the pool for the summer season, the pool opens one last time as a safe place for dogs to swim! Vendors from the Eau Claire area are present Fairfax Pool will be open exclusively to the canine crowd for this special event (sorry, no people in the pool on this day)
Date: August 24, 2025, 12:00PM-3:00PM $15/Dog
FREE
December, 5 2025 December, 5 2025
6:30pm 6:30pm
Carson Park Concessions
Clearwater Winter Parade
Carson Capers Scavenger Hunt
Doggie Swim Fest
National Night Out
Reindeer Round-up
Specialized Recreation Programs
Youth Recreation Programs/Leaders
Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 9AM - 12PM
Volunteers work throughout the City and County of Eau Claire picking up trash and preparing flowerbeds
If your family, group or organization is looking for an opportunity to take an active role in keeping Eau Claire beautiful, there are several ways you can volunteer:
1. Adopt-a-Park, Adopt-a-Trail, Adopt-a-Flowerbed: Volunteers pick up litter, report vandalism, weed flowerbeds or help with special projects.
2. Park or Trail Clean-up: This is a one-time cleanup of a park or trail area.
Parks and Recreation relies on volunteer coaches for several youth sports: baseball, flag football, soccer, and t-ball If you have any experience in any of these sports, consider sharing your knowledge and time as a youth sports coach You will be asked to complete an application before you begin coaching, which includes a background check
INCREASE YOUR BRAND EXPOSURE
Eau Claire Parks, Recreation and Forestry offers several opportunities for businesses and organizations to generate additional visibility in the community and to visitors
Hobbs Ice Arena Advertising
Fairfax Pool Advertising/Sponsorship
Athletic Facilities Advertisting
Youth & Family Scholarship Program Sponsorship
Youth Team Sponsors & Volunteers
Event Sponsorships
Prime Times Advertising
Outdoor rinks will be available for use from December 26, 2025 - March 1, 2026 (weather depending). Outdoor rinks are available for community use during park hours of 4:00am - 11:00pm. Staff supervision with warming shelter and restroom access is available at 4 locations during staffed hours (see schedule below). If weather allows, two additional unsupervised rinks are available for community use.
ECPR offers 4 supervised outdoor rinks with access to the warming shelter, restrooms, and indoor activities during staffed hours.
Boyd Park
*Pinehurst Park
*Putnam Heights Elementary School
*Roosevelt Elementary School
*Location has a general rink AND a boarded hockey rink
SUPERVISED OUTDOOR RINKS SCHEDULE
Regular Skating Schedule (January 2 - March 2)
Monday - Friday, 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Saturday - Sunday, 12:00PM - 7:000PM
School’s Out Skating Schedule
12:00PM - 7:000PM
December 26, 29 - 31
January 1-2, 19, 23, 26
February 27
The City of Eau Claire Parks Division grooms and maintains several cross-country ski trails inside the city limits for public use as weather permits For more information, contact the City of Eau Claire Parks Division at 715-839-5039 For information regarding vehicle entrance trail passes and Eau Claire County Trails, please contact the Eau Claire County Parks and Recreation at 715-839-4783
Snowboarding and sledding hills are available at the following locations:
Pinehurst Park
Oakwood Hills Park
If weather conditions allow, ECPR will maintain two additional unsupervised rinks No staff, warming shelter, or restrooms are available at these locations
Mitscher Park
Sam Davey Elementary School
For current Rink Conditions, including closures, please follow our Facebook Page at Eau Claire Parks, Recreation & Forestry.
No Ice Skates are available for rent at any Outdoor Ice Rink Locations.
All Supervised Neighborhood Park locations will have a variety of board games, playing cards, arts and crafts, and other indoor fun.
Eau Claire Youth Hockey Association (ECYH) is the organizer of the youth (ages 4-15) hockey offerings in the Eau Claire Area ECYH offers programming at the Mini-Mites, Mites, Squirts, Pee-Wees, Bantams, 8U Girls, 10U Girls, 12U Girls and 14U Girls age levels The home site for all clinics, leagues and instructional programs are located at Hobbs Ice Arena, 915 Menomonie Street, Eau Claire, WI
Ages: 4-5 (Age as of December 31)
Day: Sundays, November - February
Time: 4:45PM-5:30PM or 5:30PM-6:15PM
The Mini-Mite program is a full season (13 weeks) of hockey instruction for all beginning hockey players The emphasis is on fundamentals and increasing confidence in young skaters The program fee covers 9 75 hours of on-ice instruction, a complimentary jersey, hockey stick, and mouth guard Full equipment is required for play ECYH offers full sets of equipment (except skates) for rental with a refundable deposit. Deposit will be refunded upon return of the equipment at the end of the season.
Mite teams will be formed by geographical area or school to the best of our ability. If one school has enough kids to create two or more teams, players will be evaluated during the initial practice sessions and will be placed on teams based on ability level to create equality among teams
Teams will practice two days per week prior to their first scheduled game Additional practices will be scheduled 1-2 days per week after first scheduled game and games will be played mostly on Saturday or Sunday.
Participants will receive a team jersey for the season. ECYH offers full sets of equipment for rental with a refunded deposit, if needed, however players must furnish their own skates, stick, and mouth guard Goalie equipment will be provided for each team
Players will be evaluated during a tryout process and will be placed on teams based on ability level All players will be placed on a team. Participants will receive a team jersey for the season. Players must furnish their own hockey equipment.
SQUIRTS - AGES 9-10
PEEWEE - AGES 11-12
BANTAM - AGES 13-14
8U GIRLS
10U GIRLS
12U GIRLS
14U GIRLS
Registration for ECYH programs will begin in August for all levels. To register go to www.ecyh.com
If a player resides within the boundaries of another hockey association, Chippewa Falls, Altoona, Menomonie, etc , contact ECYH for special registration instructions
USA Hockey registration is required for all players To register go to www usahockeyregistration com Keep your USA Hockey confirmation number as this will be needed to verify registration and will permit your child to participate in on-ice activities.
Complete ECYH coaching application
Review WAHA coaching requirements
Register as a member of USA Hockey
Complete the WAHA background screening
Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Training
Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching
Find, register and attend the required certification clinic
Hobbs Ice Arena is a 93,000 sq foot facility and includes:
• 2 full size sheets of ice
• 1 studio sheet of ice
• Meeting/party rooms
• Mezzanine viewing area
• Availability for dry floor events
For Hobbs facility rental information, contact the Hobbs Ice Arena Facility and Program Supervisor at rechobbsicearena@eauclairewi gov
O'Brien & Akervik Rinks
Monday - Friday, AND All Weekend Hours
1:00PM - 12:00AM $247/Hour
Monday-Friday (Except May-August)
12:00AM - 1:00PM $163/Hour
Hughes Rink
Monday-Friday, AND All Weekend Hours
1:00PM - 12:00AM $210/Hour
Monday-Friday (Except May-August)
12:00AM - 1:00PM $163/Hour
Club Room (capacity 75) *$75/Hour or $600/Day
Meeting Room (capacity 15) $35/Hour
Food Event (room rental not included) $100/Event
*Additional fees for use of kitchen and AV equipment
$1,250/Day/Rink or $155/Hour
Contact Facility Supervisor for details and availability
Trade Shows • Banquets • Community Meetings
Job Fairs • Graduations • Private Events • Co
Corporate Gatherings, and much more!
bbs Ice Arena is a great venue to host you d’s birthday party!
e rental per hour, includes party room and rental skates ote: A limited number of skates available for both ons Guests are encouraged to bring own skates ry floor space also available (May-September)
ADVERTISE WITH US! FACILITY RENTAL FORMS
Daytime Open Skating is open time for the public to drop -in and skate. Skate rentals will be available. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
Monday - Friday, Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(10:45am-12:45pm on all School's Out Skating Dates) (No skate dates: 9/1, 11/27, 11/28, 12/24, 12/25, 1/1)
Admission: $5 or EC RecPass (1 Punch) Skate Rental: $5 or EC RecPass (1 Punch)
Open Freestyle Skate is dedicated ice time for figure skaters only to work on skills.
September 2 - April 30, Tuesdays & Thursdays (No Skate 11/25, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 3/31, 4/2)
Time: 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Admission: $10 or EC RecPass (2 Punches)
Evening Open Skating is open time for the public to drop-in and skate. Skate rentals will be available. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
October 8 - March 29
Wednesdays & Sundays: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (No Skate 11/26, 12/24)
Admission: $5 or EC RecPass (1 Punch)
Skate Rental: $5 or EC RecPass (1 Punch)
Rink Rat Hockey is dedicated time for open hockey Players MUST have full equipment
Wednesdays, September 3 - March 25
Sundays, October 12 - March 29
(No Play 11/26, 12/24, 12/31)
U8/U10 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
U12/U14 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission: $5 or EC RecPass (1 Punch) Goalies Free Players MUST have full equipment
Adult open hockey is for 18+ Players must have full equipment
September 3 - October 1
Wednesdays, 9:15PM - 10:15PM
October 8 - March 29
Wednesdays & Sundays, 8:45PM - 9:45PM (No Play 11/26, 12/24, 12/31)
Admission: $5 or EC RecPass (1 Punch)
18+ Drop-In Hockey (Goalies Free)
School’s Out Skating dates are modified open skating hours that coordinate with the ECASD academic calendar When school is out, grab a friend and come join us at Hobbs!
Dates:
October 16, 17, 20
November 24, 25, 26
December 26, 29, 30, 31 (Additional Session: 1pm - 3pm)
January 2, 19, 23, 26
February 27
March 2, 30, 31
April 1, 2, 3, 27
10:45AM - 12:45PM
Admission: $5/session or $10/both sessions or EC RecPass (1 Punch) PER SESSION
Skate Rental: $5 or EC RecPass (1 Punch)
Dates:
October 16, 17, 20
November 24, 25, 26
December 26, 29, 30, 31
January 2, 19, 23, 26
February 27
March 2, 30, 31
April 1, 2, 3, 27
U8/U10 Rink Rats 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
U12/U14 Rink Rats 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Admission: $5/session (Goalies Free) or EC RecPass (1 Punch) PER SESSION
Classes that are approved for the Scholarship Program through the Eau Claire Parks and Recreation All program participants must live within the City of Eau Claire Boundaries and pay their taxes to the City of Eau Claire Apply and view all Scholarship Criteria at www.eauclairewi.gov/scholarship.
A full refund will be issued for any program cancelled by Parks and Recreation (Not subject to Administrative Fee)
A full refund is available if Parks and Recreation makes changes to the original program schedule and you can no longer participate (Not subject to Administrative Fee)
A refund will be issued for a program if Parks and Recreation is notified of your cancellation 72-hours prior to the start of the program Refund subject to Administrative Fee
All program transfers/cancellations must be done by emailing recreation@eauclairewi gov with the participant's name and classes to be cancelled (Cancellations subject to Administrative Fee)
Refunds will not be issued for Fairfax Pool Memberships or EC RecPass Punch Cards
Youth Leagues - 75% of the program fee may be refunded up to the first day of program (Refund subject to Administrative Fee). No refunds after schedules have been completed
Refunds will not be issued for Adult Athletic Team registration fees after schedules have been completed (Refund subject to Administrative Fee).
Shelter/Pavilion reservations are eligible for a refund if the cancellation is received 5 business days prior to the event (Refund subject to Administrative Fee)
If your account is credited with a refund or an overpayment is made, you will be issued a credit card refund or check in 1-2 weeks
Your family is considered "Residents" if you pay your taxes to the City of Eau Claire. If you pay your taxes to the City of Eau Claire, you are eligible to take the City Resident Discounted Fee Your family is considered "Non-Residents" if you pay your taxes to a Township or do not live in Eau Claire If you pay your taxes to a Township, you will have to pay the full Program Fee.
It is our goal to provide safe and inclusive activities and facilities at all times Improper conduct including but not limited to inappropriate language, inappropriate physical contact, abuse of staff or other patrons, theft, vandalism, or any other illegal activities are not tolerated In consideration of the safety and security of our staff and patrons, ECPRF reserves the right to remove anyone from current or future participation in or attendance at ECPRF activities or facilities in the event of improper conduct, including involving ECPD if necessary
Click here to view all of the below Recreation Policies.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
CLASS CANCELLATIONS
CONCUSSION INFORMATION
INSURANCE
LOST & FOUND ITEMS
PHOTO/VIDEO POLICY
PROGRAM EVALUATIONS
WE LOVE PARENTS
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
In order to help ensure that the registration process is fair to all, you may only register for members of your immediate household It is not acceptable for one person to register neighbors/friends/ extended relatives along with their own registrations. Only a parent/legal guardian may register youth participants.
Patrons will be asked each calendar year to verify their eligibility for the Scholarship Program. Upon renewal, Patrons must show Proof of Address, ID, and Proof of Assistance (sorry, no FoodShare cards are accepted, letters only) Patrons who live within the City of Eau Claire City Limits and pay property taxes to the City of Eau Claire are eligible Patrons who reside in Townships are not eligible.
Class registrations are NOT accepted at program sites Persons MUST register PRIOR to participation in ANY program through one of the above methods Be prepared to show your receipt at the first class session Waitlisted participants will be contacted by Recreation office staff only when space is available in the program
Parks and Recreation accepts American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa for all registration and program payments Personal information is safe and secure. Registration forms which include credit card numbers will be shredded immediately after processing
Read your receipt to verify that you and/or your family members are enrolled in the correct class/session Any program changes in dates, times, special requirements, will be noted there. If you do not receive a receipt call our office at (715) 839-5032
From the City Website, go to Activity Guide | Registration Information, select “Register Online”. Then, create your personal account with a user ID and password An email will be sent confirming new account; must click link to activate new accounts Online registrations have priority over mailed registrations If you happen to forget your account login information, please email recreation@eauclairewi.gov and a new, temporary password will be setup for you
DO NOT create a new account if you are having trouble logging in to an existing account Creating duplicate accounts causes errors within our registration software and may prevent you from registering
Send in your completed registration form with payment to:
Mail To - ECPR, 915 Menomonie St, Eau Claire, WI 54703 Email - recreation@eauclairewi gov Hours - Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm
Registrations mailed to our office are time stamped and processed in the order they are received. Mailing applications does not guarantee admission into a class We recommend registering online to better ensure that your child may be enrolled in the classes that are chosen
Log in to your account, then go to the “Activities” tab and either type in the name of the program or the program code. Once the activity is on your screen, click on “Enroll Now” and follow the registration steps
Log in to your account, then go to the tab titled “Memberships” In the Search Packages space, type in membership you’re interested in purchasing; individual or family Check out and pay the fee An email will be sent confirming registration If you're using a Mobile Device, please click the three sidebars on the homepage and click on "View Full Site" Once you do that, you are able to view the Membership Options.
If classes are full, patrons are encouraged to join the waitlist in the event that an opening occurs If your children are taken off the waitlist, our Recreation Administrative Office will either call or email the number and/or email listed on your account. Patrons will typically have 24 hours to respond. If we do not hear back from you, your child will be removed from the waitlist and the next child on the waitlist will be contacted
Families will be asked to reapply for the scholarship once each calendar year.
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The Eau Claire Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program provides discounted scholarship rates for ECPR youth programs and Fairfax Pool memberships for qualifying youth and families Recipients must live within the limits of the City of Eau Claire Scholarship applications must be submitted to the Recreation Administrative Office via email at recscholarships@eauclairewi.gov or in-person Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 4pm at 915 Menomonie Street
ELIGIBILITY: Any resident living within the City of Eau Claire boundaries currently receiving Federal, State, or Local assistance are eligible If the address at which you live is located in a Township, different county, or different city you will not be eligible for the program The following must be submitted when applying for the scholarship:
Scholarship Applications Must Include Each of the Following to be Approved:
1. Proof of Benefits Received - Any one of the following:
Proof of Effective Food Share or Badger Care Quest Program:
Provide proof of current assistance for ALL Family Members applying. This could be in the form of paper documentation, a formal letter from Food Share/Badger Care Quest, or a screenshot of the MyACCESS mobile app
No Food Share or Badger Care cards will be accepted as proof, as they do not show each family member that is included in the coverage.
OR Proof of ECASD Free Lunch Program:
Provide a letter for each child who qualifies/receives free lunch through ECASD. These letters are mailed out by ECASD upon approval for free lunch.
If you have misplaced this letter, you may call ECASD Food & Nutrition Support at 715-852-3061 or e-mail schoolnutrition@ecasd.us to request a copy.
OR Proof of other Federal, State, or Local assistance:
Provide letter or electronic proof that shows the effective date of assistance you receive and the names of the individuals who receive the benefit
2. Proof of Address:
Piece of mail in the name of the head of household that shows a current mailing address
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5. An ActiveNet Account with updated family information: ActiveNet accounts can be accessed and created here: http://activenet active com/Eauclaire Please do not create an additional account if you already have one If you have an existing ActiveNet account and are unable to log in, please utilize the “Forgot Password” function If you are still unable to access your account, please email recreation@eauclairewi gov for additional assistance
Send all requirements in an email to: recscholarships@eauclairewi.gov or bring them in-person during Office Hours.
• DeLong Middle School: 2000 Vine Street, off Clairemont Avenue Enter door #1 and turn right Pool located on left
• Fairfax Park Municipal Pool: 4200 Fairfax Street, off Golf Road, adjacent to Pine Meadows Golf Course
• North High School: 1801 Piedmont Road, off of Mercury Avenue from North Crossing Enter door under “Husky ” First hallway to right Pool located on left
• Northstar Middle School: 2711 Abbe Hill Drive, just off the North Crossing Enter through door #2 Pool located on left
• South Middle School: 2125 Mitscher Avenue, off Fairfax Street Enter door #1 and turn right Pool located on left
• DeLong Middle School: Electric Lift
• Fairfax Park Municipal Pool: Stairs, Zero Depth Entry, and Aquatic Wheel Chair
• North High School: Electric Lift
• Northstar Middle School: Electric Lift and Stairs
• South Middle School: Electric Lift
Indoor pool water temperatures are regulated by the school district, not Parks and Recreation With the exception of Fairfax Municipal Pool, the schools try to maintain a comfortable water temperature INDIVIDUAL & ADAPTIVE SWIM
In order to give all participants an equal opportunity to enroll in classes, we ask that each participant be registered for only one aquatics class per session and one waitlist per session Staff will review registrations will delete and or refund any exceeding our policies
It is not recommended to enroll your child in a sequence of levels throughout the summer See new class descriptions on which class to appropriately enroll your child in It's best to make sure your child is comfortable in the level they are in before enrolling in the next level.
(Ages: 6 Months - 4 Years) An adult is REQUIRED to participate in the water with each child.
PARENT/CHILD LEVEL 1
Prerequisites: 6 months of age before the first class
Goal: Familiarize children with water, teaching swimming readiness skills, building safe habits for aquatic environments, educating parents on how to safely supervise and enjoy the water with their children.
PARENT/CHILD LEVEL 2
Prerequisites: 6 months of age before the first class AND confidently explore the water with support Goal: Children learn when and how to safely enter and exit the water, develop breath control, gain comfort with a feeling of buoyancy, learn arm and leg actions for swimming, and continue building safe habits for aquatic environments, including the expectation of parent supervision and what to do in an emergency Provides parents with safety information and techniques they can use to help their children in the water.
(Age: 4-5 Years): A parent is NOT required to be in water.
Prerequisites: 4 years of age before the first class
Goal: Learn when and how to independently enter and exit the water then travel 5 yards, develop breath control, experience and gain comfort with buoyancy on the front and back, practice beginner arm and leg action on the front and back, prepare to safely participate in aquatic activities, learn how to recognize emergencies and call for help All skills can be completed with support by the instructor
Goal: Begin to independently float, glide, and travel 3 body lengths, perform previous skills for longer lengths of time or longer distances, explore deeper water, prepare to safely participate in aquatic activities, and learn how to recognize emergencies and call for help All skills can be completed with assistance by the instructor
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Goal: Gain increasing independence and endurance while swimming, floating, and gliding; explore treading water, learn more about safely participating in aquatic environments, learn how to safely respond once help is on the way All skills should be completed independently
(Ages: 6-15): Begin Learn to Swim with Level 1 unless otherwise recommended by a swim instructor.
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Prerequisites: 6 years of age before the first class Goal: Orientate children to the aquatic environment, teach basic aquatic skills, prepare children to safely participate in aquatic activities, and learn a new safety topic each class Skills that are focused on: traveling at least 5 yards, bobbing 5 times then safely exiting the water, gliding on front supported at least 2 body lengths, and rolling to a back float for 5 seconds with assistance
LEVEL 2
Goal: Begin to independently float, glide, and move through the water. Perform previous skills for longer lengths of time for longer distances, explore deeper water, prepare to safely participate in aquatic activities, and learn a new safety topic each class Skills that are focused on: learn to float without support for 15 seconds and swim about 10 yards continuously independently.
LEVEL 3
Goal: Perform previous skills for longer lengths of time or longer distances, introduction to the front crawl, elementary backstroke, headfirst entries, develop water competency, and learn a new safety topic each class Skills focused on: front crawl for 25 yards, swimming the elementary backstroke for 25 yards, survival float, and jumping into deep water from the side and treading.
LEVEL 4
Goal: Perform previous skills with greater proficiency and build endurance, introduction to the back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly, and turning at the wall Learn a new safety topic each class Skills focused on: breaststroke for 15 yards, back crawl for 15 yards and introduction to butterfly: swim 15 yards.
LEVEL 5
Goal: Perform previous skills with greater proficiency and build endurance. Introduction to flip turns on front and back, perform a long shallow dive, surface, and begin swimming Learn a new safety topic each class Skills focused on: front crawl for 50 yards, elementary backstroke for 50 yards, breaststroke for 25 yards, and the back crawl for 25 yards
LEVEL 6
Goal: Stroke refinement for greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Focus on personal water safety and the skills necessary to become a Water Safety Instructor or Lifeguard Learn a new safety topic each class Skills focused on: swimming 500 yards continuously using any 3 strokes, demonstrate all six swimming strokes for 50 or 100 yards, demonstrate various survival techniques for 10 minutes, and demonstrate treading without arms using multiple kicks.
Adaptive Swim Lessons (Ages 4-18)
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Experience a dynamic, zero-impact workout in deep water! Using flotation belts for support, this class allows full freedom of movement for your arms and legs, providing a challenging and effective total-body workout. Perfect for building strength, endurance, and flexibility all while being gentle on your joints. 6:45PM - 7:45PM
Location: Northstar Middle School
Registration Deadline: 12:00 PM on the Friday BEFORE the class starts or fill out a drop in registration form at each class
& Wednesdays, February 2 - April 29 (3/2, 3/30, 4/1, 4/27)
RecPass (1 Punch) at Pool
This Red Cross Course trains and certifies successful participants in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED The lifeguard certification requires a standard number of hours for classroom, pool, and online training, Successful completion requires being present for all classes, complete all online training modules (BEFORE class starts), attain 80% on the written exam and demonstrate proficiency in all skills Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Red Cross certificate that indicates Lifeguarding/First Aid CPR/AED and is valid for 2 years See full class description at: http://activenet active com/Eauclaire/ Materials: Students must possess a copy of the Lifeguarding Manual released February 2024 A print version of the book that may be purchased online at www redcrossstore org for approximately $35 Students are encouraged to bring their own pocket mask A limited number will be available for students to borrow. We do not provide refunds for failure to complete the course once it has started.
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Friday, 6:00PM-9:30PM Sat, Sun, 8:30AM-8:30PM
This American Red Cross Instructor course trains and certifies successful participants as Water Safety Instructors WSI's often work as swim instructors throughout the nation This program is taught in a blended learning format and requires a combination of classroom, pool, and online simulation training Successful participants must be present for all classroom and pool sessions; satisfactorily complete all homework and activities; score 80% on the final exam; and demonstrate appropriate maturity See full class description at: http://activenet active com/Eauclaire/ We do not provide refunds for failure to complete the course once it has started.
March 20 - March 22
6:30PM-9:30PM
Sun, 8:30AM-7:30PM
The primary purpose of a recertification course is to give participants who are
American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) the opportunity to review the course knowledge and skills within a formal course setting to maintain their American Red Cross Lifeguarding (including Deep Water) certification An email will be sent to all participants within 2 weeks of the course start date outlining the course details and online training
April 10 - 11
6:30PM-9:00PM Sat, 8:30AM-7:00PM
Are you passionate about contributing to the community and fostering positive change? We invite dedicated volunteers to participate in our annual Amazing Eau Claire Clean-Up on Saturday, April 25th. Join us in
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a mix of instruction, practice, and scrimmages on the last day to give participants a well-rounded experience Participants are asked to provide a water bottle, gym shoes, and knee pads Volleyballs are provided
This class is for beginners wanting to learn how to snowboard Experienced snowboarders will be teaching you the basics and getting you started on the hill Participants must provide their own steel-edged, flat-bottomed snowboard with appropriate boots and bindings Helmets required
Location: Pinehurst Park
Cray-Cray for Clay
DIY Winter Art Series
Slime Art
DIY Spring Crafts
Aspiring artists will dive into the world of 3D creativity, mastering the art of hand-building with air-dry clay and Sculpey polymer clay Projects are designed with a sprinkle of freedom and a dash of creativity, letting your little Picasso unleash their unique vision Once the masterpieces are crafted, they'll be painted, sealed, and ready to proudly strut home!
Get into the holiday spirit with a festive, hands-on crafting workshop for all ages! In this creative session, participants will make three unique projects: a magical snow globe, a colorful suncatcher, and a personalized holiday ornament Whether you're looking for handmade gifts, seasonal decorations, or just a fun way to spend time with family and friends, this workshop has something for everyone
This isn't your run-of-the-mill slime-making session; it's a hands-on extravaganza where science and creativity shake hands Each week, budding scientists will whip up a unique slime concoction while uncovering the cool scientific secrets that make each batch one-of-a-kind. Not only will they have a blast getting their hands sticky, but they'll also build a rock-solid science foundation.
Get ready to unleash your inner artist with this vibrant three-part spring series! Dive into crafting wonders like DIY Bird Feeders, whip up charming DIY Porch Pots (plants not included), and let your creativity soar with a DIY Canvas Painting Experience! Each session is designed to inspire, teach new skills, and most importantly, allow you to have fun while expressing yourself
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December 1, 8, 15 5:30PM - 6:15PM 6:30PM - 7:15PM
February 2, 9, 16
March 2, 9, 16
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Meet new friends
Turn hellos into friendships
gatherings BINGo, Halloween, Mardi Gras & More!
Step out. Connect more. Grow bigger.
Offered to adults (18+) with varying abilities and exceptionalities with an empha
Participants will experience various activities which focus upon socialization, aspiring to personal challenges, and building self-confidence Some of the planned activities include dances, games, crafts, and much more All activities will be scheduled at the Hobbs Ice Arena Club Room Transportation is not provided for the Par-Te-Rec program
Program Fee: $5/Night or $120/Season Pass
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM Ages: 18+
Location: Hobbs Ice Arena Club Room
Day: Wednesday
FWPTR-101HB Daily Admissions ($5/Night)
FWPTR-102HB Season Pass ($120/Season, Includes Holiday Party & Prom (Pre-Register)
FWPTR-103HB Holiday Party ($5 Daily Admission Fee, Pre-Register, Pay at Door)
FWPTR-104HB Clearwater Winter Parade (Free)
FWPTR-105HB Prom ($5 Daily Admission Fee, Pre-Register, Pay at Door)
Develop friendships, improve social interactions, improve independent skills, and enhance quality of life.
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Night & Trivia (Wear Your Fav NFL Jersey)
Karaoke (Dress Like the 90's)
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B-I-N-G-O Deer Camp (Wear Camo or Orange) November 12 November 19
10/17 Slumber Party (Wear your PJ’s)
Par-Te-Rec (Happy Thanksgiving!)
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(Happy Holidays!)
Film Festival (Movie & Popcorn)
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Day Party (Wear Red, Pink, & White)
Mardi Gras
Disney Night (Dress As Your Fav Disney Character)
B-I-N-G-O Rainbow Night (Wear your fav color)
Lucky Leprechaun Party (Wear Green)
March Madness Trivia Night
Par-Te-Rec (Spring Break) Earth Day
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Online registration is available for all Parks and Recreation Adult Leagues at http://activenet active com/Eauclaire/ League registration is by team only, except for Ultimate Frisbee, which is by individual player. The Team Manager will create the team name, team password, and pay for the league fee After your team is registered, reach out to Team Players via email under "My Account" and select "Team Management Services" Managers are able to email a link with a passcode to team players OR share a link to their Facebook Page All players will have to make an ActiveNet account Each player will register online for the team using the assigned password Team managers will also need to register as a player. Team rosters are due prior to the first week of play. Players must be 18 years or older. Games will be scheduled in the evenings Fee MUST accompany team registration to guarantee placement
Individuals may create an account and register as a “FREE AGENT” to be considered if teams are short players
One member from each team MUST attend the manager meetings
Eau Claire Parks and Recreation reserves the right to alter/change/adjust schedules as necessary due to team registrations, inclement weather, and any other circumstances that arise unexpectedly To learn if there are any cancellations please call our Parks and Recreation Cancellation Line at (715) 839-2913 It is our goal to provide safe and inclusive activities and facilities at all times Improper conduct including but not limited to inappropriate language, inappropriate physical contact, abuse of staff or other patrons, theft, vandalism, or any other illegal activities are not tolerated. In consideration of the safety and security of our staff and patrons, ECPRF reserves the right to remove anyone from current or future participation in or attendance at ECPRF activities or facilities in the event of improper conduct, including involving ECPD if necessary.