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September Newsletter

Mission Statement
The City of Waupaca Parks and Recreation Department strives to enrich the lives of our community members by providing creative recreation programs, quality parks, and engaging community events.

Vision Statement
Our vision is to create a strong community through lifelong recreation.
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Upcoming Events

Save the Date!


  • Thursday, Sept 5: Flag Football starts 
  • Tuesday, Sept. 5-9: Splash Pad closed for maintenance
  • Friday, September 8: Movie Night on Bank First Lawn (behind library) @ Dusk 
  • Saturday, September 9,16,23,30: Waupaca Area All-Star Flag Football on Comet Field @ 1-2 pm 
  • Monday, September 11: Youth Chess starts 
  • Monday, September 11: Pickleball starts 
  • Tuesday, September 12: Women’s volleyball starts
  • Saturday, September 13: Youth Volleyball starts  
  • Wednesday, September 13: Coed volleyball starts 
  • Saturday, September 16: Fall-O-Rama, 9am-3pm @ Upper South Park 
  • Saturday, September 30: All parks (including splash pad) close for the season

Deadline Quickly Approaching!


Registration closes Tuesday, Sept 4: Youth chess

2023 Fall/Winter Activity Guide

(click on the booklet cover to view guide)

Upcoming Youth Programs

Beginner Basketball

November 2-December 9

(Grades K-1)

TH/Sat

Registration Deadline:

October 23

Register Here

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Intermediate Basketball

October 31-December 9

(Grades 2-3)

T/Sat

Registration Deadline:

October 23

Register Here


Upcoming Adult Programs

Men's Basketball


Winter League


December 6-March 27

Wednesdays


Registration Deadline: November 20

Register Here

Adult Chess Club



Thursdays 1:30-3:30

Recreation Center Lobby


Come play chess with community members! All skill levels are welcome to play. This is free and open to the public. No registration necessary.

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Arts Hub at the Rec Center!

Join us for FREE


Come and enjoy amazing art projects with Laura Reynolds on the last Wednesdays of the month during early release: 2:30-4:00 pm.


  • September 27
  • October 25
  • November 29

Mens Basketball Referee

We are hiring basketball referees for Men's Basketball. If you are interested, please contact Leslie at 715-258-4435 or email at leslie.beyersdorf@waupacawi.gov


Application

September is Senior Center Month!

(Celebrations all month with games, treats, and more!)

  • Join our evening drumming on Sept, 26 5:30, $2 for non-senior members, for anyone 18+. Call or stop by to sign up
  •  Line Dancers will be performing at Fall-O-Rama Sept 16
  • Bonnies Bistro Sept 27, Menu is everything apples. Call or stop by to sign up, there is a small charge for your reservation ($5)
  • Memory Café will be held at the Library Sept. 11 at 1:30

Become a member today!

We welcome anyone 50 and older.

Please call the Senior Center (715-258-4437) to get your 2023 annual membership.


City residents = $20

Town of Farmington = $20

Non-residents = $30


2024 Annual Member Fee increase reminder:


City residents = $25

Town of Farmington = $25

Non-residents = $40


Register Here

River Ridge Trail

Looking for outdoor activities this fall? Go for a hike on our River Ridge Trail System.

Download Map Here

Adopt-A-Trail Program

We are looking for organizations and community members interested in assisting the Waupaca Park and Recreation Department in maintaining safe and well-groomed trails on the River Ridge Trail system. This is a great opportunity for businesses, Boy and Girl Scout troops, classrooms, clubs, groups of friends or families to give back to their community by helping us protect this great local resource.


Want to join the Adopt-A-Trail program?

Apply Here

Waupaca Area Public Library Events:

Looking for More Arts and Culture?

Check out what the Arts Hub is offering this fall:

Active Net Registration Information
IMPORTANT! PLEASE UPDATE YOUR ACCOUNT IF ANY OF YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION HAS CHANGED INSTEAD OF CREATING A DUPLICATE ACCOUNT.

If you are unsure you have an account or it is locked, please call the office for assistance at 715.258.4435

To reset your password, sign in with your email and click on "Forgot your password?"
After logging in, you will land on the Account Options page.

There are several areas of helpful information for you and your family’s transactions including registrations, rentals, saved credit card information, swim class grades and the ability to update your address or other personal information. 
(YOU CANNOT CHANGE DATE OF BIRTH INFO).

Additional information in the bottom section includes our contact info, methods of payment and FAQ’s.
If you are using your mobile device, you may not see some of the options exactly as shown here. In that case, a menu tab should open from the side, or you can go to the Full site.

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Recreation Center
407 School Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
715.258.4435
cityofwaupaca.org
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