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Request for Proposal - Park Paddle Craft Rentals & Facility Leasing

The Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Dept. requests proposals for a service contract to provide paddle craft (kayak, canoe, tube, paddleboard, etc.) equipment rentals at Bukolt Park and Iverson Park and leasing the three vacant City-owned buildings.

Parks and Trails Open, Playgrounds Closed

City of Stevens Point parks and trail systems are open, but all playgrounds are CLOSED until further notice. The use of playgrounds is prohibited due to the spread of the coronavirus and Governor Tony Evers' “Safer at Home” order.

All City of Stevens Point playgrounds and play structures are currently closed to slow the spread of COVID-19. The CDC studies suggest the coronavirus may persist on surfaces for a few hours up to several days. 

If using the City park and trail sy...

Stevens Point Parks, Recreation and Forestry Event Cancelations

The Stevens Point Parks, Recreation & Forestry Dept. is following Covid-19 information released by the CDC & the Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services as we make decisions about upcoming events and activities, and we have canceled several upcoming events.

The Stevens Point Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has canceled the following events to keep our participants, spectators, and staff safe and to comply with the imposed restrictions on group sizes and social distancing recommendations:

The 2020 Ic...

2020 Ice Show Canceled, Ticket Refunds Available

The Stevens Point Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has canceled the 2020 Ice Show, “Ice Circus,” that was originally scheduled for April 4 and 5, 2020. Refunds for pre-purchased tickets are available until May 15.

Because of information about COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for events, the K.B. Willett Ice Arena is closed to the public until further notice. 

Due to the closure, all Ice Show pract...

Parks, Recreation, Forestry Offices Closed Until Further Notice

The Rec Center, K.B. Willett Arena, & the Riverfront Arts Center are closed to the public until further notice. Gym rentals, rec center meeting room rentals, Riverfront Art Center gallery hours, and KB Willett Arena ice and facility usage are suspended.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry

• The Rec Center, K.B. Willett Arena, and the Riverfront Arts Center are closed to the public until further notice. 
• Gymnasium rentals, rec center meeting room rentals, Riverfront Art Center gallery hours, and KB Willet...