Eau Claire Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Register now to participate in the 2024 Clearwater Winter Parade!

Participating is a great way to promote your business and create a fun bonding experience for your team! Get creative and join us for this celebration of "Cosmic Wonders."

Register online here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/eauclaire/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=parade&viewMode=list

For additional information, please contact us at
715-839-5032 or email [email protected].

Reindeer Roundup is COMING BACK this year!

STAY TUNED for more details on how YOU can help save Christmas by reuniting Santa, Mrs. Clause, and all their Reindeer by exploring our beautiful city parks! More information COMING SOON!

Letter's to Santa is BACK for the 2024 Clearwater Winter Parade!

Write a letter to Santa and address the envelope using these instructions, then hand your letter to a US Postal Worker as they pass during the parade! USPS will make sure your letter makes it directly to Santa at the North Pole!

Are you looking for a fun experience for your young artist this winter? Try a Monday Night Art Workshop with ECPR!

In our upcoming 3-part Abstract Art Class, artists will use a variety of different styles, materials, and techniques, including painting, sculpting, and drawing. Additionally, we will learn about how the abstract art movements changed the direction of the art world!

Register Online Below:

Ages 6-9: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/eauclaire/activity/search/detail/3044?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Ages 10-17: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/eauclaire/activity/search/detail/3045?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

UPDATE***

The Parks Department re-opened the Otter Creek Dog Park on Wednesday, November 6th. We completed all of the work that was scheduled; added a concrete entrance, lifted trees, smoothed the walking path, removed dead, dying and diseased trees and added additional wood chips.

We would like to thank the Community Parks Association for funding the concrete entrance through a generous donation.

*UPDATE*

Due to the weather, there has been a delay on completing the planned concrete work at the dog park. The work has been rescheduled to be completed on Monday, November 4th. The Dog Park will need to remain closed until Thursday, November 7th in order for the surface to cure properly.

The dead, dying and diseased trees have been removed, the tree canopy has been lifted, the fence line has been cleared and the walking path has been smoothed out. We are only waiting on the concrete work to be completed and we will install the fence back.

We are sorry for the inconvenience and ask for your patience in this process.

***

The City of Eau Claire Parks and Forestry Division will be temporarily closing Otter Creek Off-Leash Dog Park, located at 4503 House Road, for maintenance during the week of October 28th.

The planned maintenance will include the installation of a new concrete entrance, the removal of dead and dying trees, as well as removal of invasive species and overgrowth along the fence line for repairs to the fence.

For the safety of our four-legged friends, we ask that the community visit our other parks until the Otter Creek Dog Park reopens on Monday, November 4th.

What a Spook-tacular time our Par-te-Rec Participants had last night at their annual Halloween Party! Fun costumes, delicious treats, games and fun were all had! We even enjoyed pumpkin painting last week too!

For just $10.00 (for Eau Claire City Residents, $20.00 for non-residents), your child can try their hand at the art of tie dye!

White bandannas will be provided, but participants are invited to bring along anything else they would like to add some color to!

Register online here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/eauclaire/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=tie%20dye&viewMode=list

Register now to participate in the 2024 Clearwater Winter Parade!

Participating is a great way to promote your business and create a fun bonding experience for your team! Get creative and join us for this celebration of "Cosmic Wonders."

For additional information, please contact us at
715-839-5032 or email [email protected].

Eau Claire Parks, Recreation, & Forestry is looking forward to our second session of Youth Basketball Instruction beginning on Tuesday, November 12.

There will be three separate classes based on age. This basketball instructional class is the perfect introduction to the game and is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of the sport. For the Age 5 Parent-Child Class, an adult must attend and participate.

Register online here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/eauclaire/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&days_of_week=0000000&activity_select_param=0&date_after=2024-11-01&activity_keyword=Basketball&viewMode=list

Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity and a front row seat to the parade? Sign-up to be either a Parade Marshall or assist with the Parade Line-Up at the 2024 Clearwater Winter Parade!

Sign-Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AAA822A1FD0-51005854-clearwater #/

*UPDATE*

Due to the weather, there has been a delay on completing the planned concrete work at the dog park. The work has been rescheduled to be completed on Monday, November 4th. The Dog Park will need to remain closed until Thursday, November 7th in order for the surface to cure properly.

The dead, dying and diseased trees have been removed, the tree canopy has been lifted, the fence line has been cleared and the walking path has been smoothed out. We are only waiting on the concrete work to be completed and we will install the fence back.

We are sorry for the inconvenience and ask for your patience in this process.

***

The City of Eau Claire Parks and Forestry Division will be temporarily closing Otter Creek Off-Leash Dog Park, located at 4503 House Road, for maintenance during the week of October 28th.

The planned maintenance will include the installation of a new concrete entrance, the removal of dead and dying trees, as well as removal of invasive species and overgrowth along the fence line for repairs to the fence.

For the safety of our four-legged friends, we ask that the community visit our other parks until the Otter Creek Dog Park reopens on Monday, November 4th.

Join us at South Middle School on Wednesday Evenings from 6:30PM - 9PM for Adult Open Basketball, now through May 28th!

Admission is $5 (cash only) or EC Rec Pass (One Punch). Ages 18+.

Did you lose a set of car keys at Carson Park? Call our office to confirm the vehicle type to get them back! 715-839-5032

Send a message to learn more

The City of Eau Claire Recreation Division is excited to announce that registration for the 12th annual Clearwater Winter Parade is now open. The Clearwater Winter Parade will be held on Friday, December 6th beginning at 6:30pm with a spectacular firework show sponsored by Market & Johnson.

Back again this year is the US Postal Service’s Letters to Santa! Bring your letters for Santa to the parade and hand them to a Postal Service Worker as they go by. Letters will be mailed to Santa at the North Pole. See our page for must do’s to get your letter to Santa.

The Clearwater Winter Parade is an opportunity to promote your company, business or organization by participating in this annual community event. It is also a great team building opportunity! If interested in participating, volunteering, or attending, view the complete Clearwater Winter Parade details here: Clearwater Winter Events | City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (eauclairewi.gov)

Our ECPR Youth Basketball Program is off into full swing! ⛹️⛹️‍♀️🏀 A huge shoutout to Coach Grace & Coach Bella for their instructional expertise!

Join us on Wednesday and Sunday evenings for open skating at Hobbs, now with concessions available!

Water Safety Instructor Full Course

The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course trains and certifies successful participants as a Water Safety Instructor (WSI). WSI's often work as Swim Instructors throughout the nation. This program is taught in a blended learning format and requires a combination of classroom, pool, and online simulation training.

Register online here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/eauclaire/activity/search/detail/3113?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Lifeguard Training at South Middle School

This Red Cross course trains and certifies successful participants in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED. The lifeguard certification requires a standard number of hours for classroom, pool, and online training. Successful completion requires that participants BE PRESENT FOR ALL CLASS SESSIONS; complete all online training modules, attain 80% on the written exam and demonstrate proficiency in all skills.

Register online here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/eauclaire/activity/search/detail/3050?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true