City of Wisconsin Rapids Outdoor Recreation Plan 2012-2016 Prepared by: North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission City of Wisconsin Rapids Council Members Mary Jo Carson, Mayor Robert Nash, President Marion Hokamp Leland Albrecht Tom Rayome Andrew Kirkpatrick Chad Wirl Andy Nelson Jean Young City of Wisconsin Rapids Park & Recreation Commission Connie Verjinsky, Chairperson Mary Jo Carson, Mayor Marion Hokamp, Alderperson Chad Wirl, Alderperson Colleen Dickman, School Superintendent Richard Boehme Kelly Rosekrans James Shewchuk Technical Assistance Matt Heideman, Park & Building Supervisor Mary Wolosek, Recreation Director Debra Sabatke, Administrative Assistant Peter Manley, UW-Extension Wood County December 2011 Photos: NCWRPC This plan was prepared at the request of the City of Wisconsin Rapids under the direction of City of Wisconsin Rapids Parks & Recreation Commission by the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. For more information contact: North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NCWRPC) 210 McClellan Street, Suite 210 Wausau, WI 54403 Phone: 715-849-5510 Fax: 715-849-5110 Email:
[email protected] www.ncwrpc.org ABSTRACT TITLE: CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN 2012-2016 Effective January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016 SUBJECT: This report assesses the existing recreation system in the City of Wisconsin Rapids; identifies recreation needs based upon public input, past plans, recreation standards, and the Wisconsin Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP); and establishes recommendations for improving the recreation system over the next five years. Submission of this report to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources establishes eligibility for the City of Wisconsin Rapids for a variety of Federal and State Aids to purchase land and to add facilities to existing outdoor recreation lands.