Welcome to the Park Falls Area...Bridging Industry with Nature
We hope you will discover what people living here have already discovered, our area is a recreation paradise. Relocate to the Park Falls Area...Ruffed Grouse Capital of the World.
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.
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
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