Recreation

Parks & Facilities

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Our Parks Facility Matrix can provide you with an overview of many amenities and what is available within our city parks.  

  • Sunny Vale Park

    kids playing at the beach within the park
    1. Address:1000 South 72nd Avenue
      Wausau, WI 54401
    Amenities:
    1. Fishing Access/Pier
    2. Grills
    3. Hiking/Walking Trails
    4. Non-Reservable Shelter(s)
    5. Open Play Area
    6. Paved Path
    7. Picnic Area
    8. Picnic Tables/Seating
    9. Swimming Beach
    10. Vault Restrooms
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    1. Parks & Facilities

This is a well used 300 acre park located on the west side of Wausau.  Popular activities at this park include swimming, fishing, picnicking, and using the model airplane flying area.  There are no lifeguards on duty at the lake; swim at your own risk.  There is a roped off swim area, 2 open shelters with grills & stationary tables, scattered grills, picnic tables, vault toilet, water pump & 2 shelters, 2 volleyball courts (bring your own net), hiking trail around lake, fishing pier, paved paths, dumpster and recycling station.  The Big Rib River flows through the park however, there is no developed access provided to the river.

For results on the Marathon County Beach Monitoring program, visit the Beach Monitoring website.

Maps

Sunny Vale Map

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