"Outdoor enthusiasts have plenty of first-class options nearby”

The greater River Falls area offers ample opportunity for day-tripping, camping, motorists, cyclists, river buffs and sports people of every persuasion.

Whatever the season, visitors need only stray a few miles from the city limits to find the best Wisconsin has to offer in scenic beauty, geologic quirks, novel picnic spots or seasonal entertainment.  River Falls has 18 park and recreation areas scattered throughout the city.  The largest being Hoffman Park, followed by Glen Park. Click here for a map of the River Falls park system.

Glen Park (in River Falls)
Glen Park is one of many parks in River Falls.  Glen Park has much to offer including a municipal pool, public basketball courts, horseshoe pits, swinging bridge over the Kinnickinnic River, and many more activities and scenic areas to walk, sit, or play around.  Click here for a Glen Park Area Trail Map or click here for the City of River Falls Park and Recreation website. 

Hoffman Park (in River Falls)
An interesting mix of people can be found camping, in either tent or RV, at Hoffman Park on the city’s east side. The sixteen overnight camping sites might be occupied by University students still looking for a permanent place to live, visitors from out of town, or city residents relaxing and brushing up on their camping skills. This park is also home to our frisbee golf course. Play on this 9-hole course year-round.  The park is open from April 1st to October 1st and offers access to electric hook-ups, bathrooms, showers, and a pay phone. People with camper-trailers, motor homes, and tents pay $12 a night on a first come first served basis. For information call (715) 425-0924 or click here for more information.

The Chamber Office has a brochure describing the many parks of River Falls. Click here to view or stop by to pick one up!

Eau Galle Recreation Area
Eau Galle Lake and its surrounding recreation area offers camping, picnicking, a swimming beach, summer and winter fishing, non-motorized boating, great scenery and five miles of hiking trails in eastern Pierce County. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the park's huge earthen dam was completed in 1969 to control drainage from a 64-square mile area. About 25 miles east of River Falls. Take Hwy. 29 east to CTH CC north, then follow the signs. Call (715) 778-5562.