Call or stop by the Park Administrative Office, 212 River Drive, Suite 2, Wausau for additional information; Phone 715/261-1550.
What seasonal employment opportunities does the park department offer?
Updated October 12, 2011:
We are currently looking for Tow Operators to work at Sylvan Tubing Hill from Mid-December to early March.
This Department hires many seasonal employees throughout the year. To apply for a seasonal job with the department print, complete and forward the
application to the Park Administrative Office, 212 River Drive, Suite #2, Wausau. Below are two brochures which list and describe the various seasonal positions the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department hires for each year:
What is the admission cost to the Wausau City Pools?
$1.00 for everyone; $0.50 after 6 p.m. Annual Youth and Adult Pool Passes are $20; Annual Family Pool Passes are $50. Kaiser, Memorial, and Schulenburg Pools are open daily from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. June 11 to August 22 at Kaiser (June 11 to August 15 Memorial and Schulenburg Pools)
Do you offer swim lessons?
Yes. Registration for youth swim lessons begins May 1 for City of Wausau residents and non-residents. Registration is open until classes fill. Select your lessons by Session, Pool, Time and Level. Register at the Park Administrative Office or print a registration form on-line and and mail it in with payment.
Do you offer tennis lessons?
Yes. Youth tennis lessons are offered at Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels for four different age groups.
Do you have a lost and found?
Yes. Items found in the parks are forwarded to the Park Administrative Office; phone 715/261-1550. A lost and found is also maintained at Kaiser, Memorial, and Schulenburg Pools during the pool season.
How do you purchase an annual boat launch sticker?
Stickers may be ordered by completing a self-registration envelope form out at any of the six county park, OR four city park boat landings during the boating season. The annual sticker will be mailed to your residence within seven days. Stickers may also be purchased at the Park Administrative Office.
Do you sell discounted tickets to various attractions?
Yes. From May until Labor Day, attraction tickets are available at discounted prices through this department. From October through April another selection of attraction tickets are available. Cash or check payment options are available on these non-refundable tickets. Tickets are available at the Park Administrative Office, 212 River Drive, Suite #2, Wausau.
How do you reserve a shelter?
Stop by the Park Administrative Office, fill out, sign and date a contract and pay the facility use fee and any applicable security deposit. The first person completing these items gets to reserve the shelter. Availability can be checked over the phone, but shelters can not be held over the phone.
When are the bi-annual recreation guides published?
The Spring/Summer Recreation Guide is an insert in the 2nd Tuesday of April Wausau Buyer’s Guide. The Fall/Winter Recreation Guide is an insert in the 2nd Tuesday of September Wausau Buyer’s Guide. These publications are available at City Hall, the Marathon County Courthouse, 500 Forest Street, the Marathon County Library, 300 N. First Street and the Park Administrative Office when published.
I have a problem with a boulevard tree in front of my residence; what do I do?
The park department maintains the trees located on the city right of way within the City of Wausau city limits. Call the Park Administrative Office if you notice large dead limbs, limbs obstructing sidewalks, roadways, your driveway, or traffic signs. The City Forester will assess the situation, make a determination and advise the adjacent property owner of anything that can or will be done.
What are the Metal Detecting Guidelines in our Parks and Forests?
A pdf of the guidelines can be found here (10kb).
1. State and county regulations prohibit the disturbance or damage of natural features and entering closed areas, therefore some lands may not be open to metal detecting.
2. Metal detecting is not allowed in environmentally sensitive areas and archaeological or historical sites. The Federal Antiquities Act prohibits the disturbance or removal of items of cultural or historical significance on public lands.
3. Presently a permit is not required; the Department however expects that anyone participating in this activity will follow the “without a trace” philosophy.
4. Shallow ground probing within the top six inches is permitted, however removing soil to locate something that is buried, cutting back sod or digging holes is prohibited.
5. Caution must also be exercised because some park and forest properties have buried utilities.
6. Metal detecting is prohibited at large public events or near shelters that have been reserved for private events.