We hope you will discover what people living here have already discovered, our area is a recreation paradise. Whatever your vacation recreation adventure includes, you’ll find it in the Park Falls area.

Spring…
Is the time of year for new growth. Trees begin to turn green & the flowers begin to bloom. April 15th opens many ATV trails in the Park Falls Area, weather permitting. The lakes begin to thaw in preparation of opening fishing season in May. In April, area biking and hiking trails also open.

Summer…
Offers an abundance of outdoor enjoyment including swimming, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, water skiing, tubing, ATVing, tennis, volleyball, canoeing & camping. Park Falls is surrounded by over 900,000 acres of federal, state and county forests. We offer uncrowded waterways for fishing and boating activities. Wildlife is abundant with many different species of wildlife including black bear, whitetail deer, timber wolves, coyotes, snowshoe hare, badger, fisher, porcupine, and raccoon. We also have many species of birds native to the area including loons, hawks, owls, bald eagles, osprey, ruffed grouse, great blue herons and many types of ducks and geese.

Winter…
Transforms the Northwoods into a winter wonderland. Snowmobile enthusiasts travel to Park Falls to ride the 500 miles of excellently groomed trails and the 200 inches of snow, which make these trails some of the finest in Wisconsin. We offer a 24 hour/7 days a week trail condition report beginning December 1st each year and continuing through the season. Other activities enjoyed in our area in the winter include ice fishing, cross-country skiing & snow shoeing.

Fall…
Is spectacular with the colors of the changing leaves. It’s also the time of year when many hunting seasons begin, including the Ruffed Grouse, with which we are known as the “Ruffed Grouse Capital of the World.” ATVing continues through November 15th on most trail systems. It’s also the perfect time of year to go hiking, biking and canoeing.

WE HAVE IT ALL
Whatever your reason for visiting, we welcome you with open arms and hope you enjoy the splendor of the great outdoors in our area.

The Park Falls Chamber of Commerce is open daily 9 am – 4 pm, Monday thru Friday. We have a complete visitor’s center, which includes our city directory, listing churches, schools, etc., along with area maps and brochures. If you’re planning to stay in or around the Park Falls area, or are interested in becoming one of our valued Chamber members, please give us a call at 1-800-762-2709, email us at chamber@parkfalls.com, so we can help make your visit an enjoyable one.

Early History
Before European settlers came to this area it was the land of the Ojibway. Government surveyors mapped the country in 1865 when hunters, trappers, and traders walked the woods.

In 1876, two Frenchmen, Albert Lacqueoix and Fred Neadeaux, settled the first homesteads along the North Fork of the Flambeau River at what became known as Muskellunge Falls. The Wisconsin Central Railway opened rail service between Milwaukee and Ashland in the summer of 1877, the same year the fist school was established in a small log hut on the south side of town.

Henry Sherry purchased the Cornell University land around the falls in 1885 and built the first band-saw mill in northern Wisconsin, which cut 100 million feet of pine during its lifetime. The post office opened in the company store in 1889 and because the pines near the falls gave the spot the look of a park, Muskellunge Falls was renamed Park Falls. Mr. Sherry began manufacturing pulp here in 1890, at which time Park Falls had a company store, two boarding houses and about 20 homes.

During the next ten years the town grew rapidly, establishing a newspaper, its first church, a new school, and many new stores. Sherry’s pulp and paper mill became the Flambeau Paper Company, producing its first paper in the late 1890’s.

In 1901 Park falls had 750 people incorporated as a village. By 1906 the last big stand of pine was cut, the log drives were over, but the village continued to prosper on the forest products industry, and in 1912 changed its status to a city with 2,000 residents.

Population
The number of people living in Park Falls today is approximately 2,700. It is the largest city in Price County.

Location and Climate
Park Falls is located on the Flambeau River in the Northern highland of Wisconsin; 400 miles north of Chicago, 207 miles northeast of Minneapolis, and 50 miles south of Lake Superior.

Summers are relatively short with warm days and cool nights. The growing season averages 85 days. Winters are usually long, snowy and cold.

• * Average July temperature is 75 degrees F
• * Average January temperature is 23 degrees F
• * Record extremes range from 107 degrees F to –45 degrees F
• * Snowfall varies between 20 to 90 inches
• * Average 50 inches per winter
• * Total mean annual precipitation is 35 inches

Transportation
Park Falls is served by a recently renovated airport facility equipped with a 3200 foot paved runway, lights, and beacon. Contact Brian Ernst at 715-762-3975. Three trucking firms serve the city along with the Wisconsin Central Railroad, which offers in, and out bound freight service.

Business and Industry
Flambeau River Papers, St. Croix Rod, Weather Shield Mfg., Flambeau Metal Products, Inc., Cobra Racing Products, Inc., Saunders Wood Specialties, Inc., and Park Falls Hardwoods make Park Falls a manufacturing center. An industrial park is available for your consideration as well.

The Park Falls Area Industrial Development Corporation and the City of Park Falls Office of Economic Development are ready to assist businesses and industries with start up or expansion. The city has a modern workable zoning law, offers competitive incentives, and is a member of the Wisconsin Development Zone.

Three banks and a credit union attest to the financial activity in the area.

New businesses to the area include Weather Shield Manufacturing, Inc., Non-Typical, AECS, Inc., Cobra Racing Products, Inc. and Wayne Gasket, Inc.

Health Care Services
Flambeau Hospital, Marshfield Clinic-Park Falls and Phillips Centers, and Flambeau Home Health and Hospice are part of a health care system overseen by Marshfield Clinic and Ministry Health Care. All of your family’s health care needs can be served locally or in regional care centers within this comprehensive system. Our goal is to provide the highest standards of professional and support staff and services to you and your loved ones.

Park Manor Nursing Home, located along the Flambeau River in downtown Park Falls, offers skilled and intermediate nursing care services. The facility has been Medicare Certified since 1998 and provides care in an attractive and caring atmosphere.

Education
The public school system serves over 950 students; K-12, in one of the finest facilities in Northern Wisconsin. St. Anthony’s parochial school serves 165 students; preschool through eighth grade. Valuation is approximately 157 million. Vocational and Technical Adult Education classes are offered in the area throughout the year by the North Central Technical College.

Public Facilities
Park Falls has one printing plant, a local newspaper, two advertising shoppers, a commercial radio station, a public radio station and a public television station. We boast a splendid public 9-hole golf course, a new junior golf course and clubhouse, a skateboard park, a heated outdoor municipal swimming pool for summer use, open swimming hours in the winter months at the high school pool, a lighted athletic field, tennis courts, five parks and two bowling alleys. Park Falls also has an award winning authentic 1950 big screen theatre showing first run movies. There is an excellent adult/children’s library, which is a member of the Indianhead Federated Library System. There are over 200 stores and services establishments ready to meet your needs.

Government
Park Falls has a Mayor-Council government. Police protection is provided by the Chief and five full time officers. A fully trained Volunteer Fire Department is made up to 30 firemen. Emergency services are provided by Park Falls Fire and Rescue and Flambeau Hospital.

Utilities
Very good water and sewer systems are operated by the city. CenturyTel and Price County Telephone Company provide modern telephone service. A sufficient and reliable supply of electric power and natural gas is provided by Xcel EnergySM. Internet access and cable TV is available locally.

Clubs and Organizations
These include… Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, VFW, American Legion and Auxiliaries, Flambeau Hospital Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus, Masonic Lodge, Catholic Daughters, Order of the Eastern Star, Boy and Girl Scouts, 4-H, TOPS, Weight Watchers, various Church groups, Little League baseball and softball, Pop Warner Football League, Price Ice hockey Association, basketball, volleyball, horseshoe, dart, pool and bowling leagues, Rebekah Cloverleaf Lodge, and Zor Shrine Clowns.

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