Pools & Waterparks
The Wausau area has a variety of indoor and outdoor swimming options for year round entertainment!
Year round, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Weston has a pool and kid's play pool that is available for parties and gatherings.
Mosinee offers indoor swimming at the Creske Community Center pool, complete with a slide, diving board, large pool area and adjacent whirlpool.
There are two outdoor water parks in the area. The Rothschild-Schofield Aquatic Center features a 225' water slide, youth slide, fountains, zero-depth pool entry, concessions, heated pool and more. The Weston Aquatic Center features a 300' water slide, and extreme body slide, a large drop slide, zero-depth pool entry, diving board, lap swimming, water play structures, concessions and more.
The Wausau area also has several outdoor pools. In Wausau, choose from three outdoor community pools: Kaiser Pool at Thom Field, Memorial Pool, and Schulenburg Pool. In addition to these pools, there is also a splash pad at Marathon Park and a splash pad/fountain on the 400 Block in downtown Wausau. Mosinee has an outdoor wading pool with a cascading water umbrella at the Creske Community Center.
Summer options also include swimming beaches at local rivers and lakes.
Wildlife & Parks
Sandhill Crane in Wausau
Agriculture
Agriculture has a prominent role in the Wausau area, and a number of our attractions and activities…
Hiking Trails
Check out all the various trails we have to offer!
Canoeing & Kayaking
Set in the Wisconsin River Valley, the Wausau area has great water recreation.
Boating
Set in the Wisconsin River Valley, the Wausau area has great water recreation.
Golf & Disc Golf
Golfing in the Wausau area is convenient, affordable and offers spectacular scenery.
Tennis & Pickleball
There are a number of tennis facilities throughout the Wausau area. From courts located…
Skiing & Snowboarding
Granite Peak Ski Area at Rib Mountain State Park offers some of the BEST skiing in the Midwest…
Tubing & Sledding
Sylvan Hill Park is home to the longest tubing hill in the state at 1,200 feet. It offers six…
Snowmobiling
As the largest county in Wisconsin, Marathon County boasts 880 miles of snowmobile trails and 29…
Horseback Riding
Horseback rides, sleigh rides, and hayrides are perfect times to spend with family and…
Skateboarding
Area skate parks have plenty of room and lots of great obstacles to challenge your skills.