Access Site
WI
Schofield City Park
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Wausau, WI
County: Marathon County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.97946975, -89.63010598
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Wisconsin River
7 runs (5 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II-III
Put-in at this location
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (34.1 mi to put-in)
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
II-III+(IV)
Upstream from here (24.9 mi from take-out)
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (38.7 mi from take-out)
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (47.8 mi from take-out)
A) Rhinelander (0.3 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
86 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities:** Schofield City Park offers public boat ramp access to the Wisconsin River in Wausau, with the convenient advantage of dedicated parking adjacent to the landing. This municipally-owned facility provides a straightforward launch point for paddlers and boaters exploring this section of the river.
**Good For:** This access site works well for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to get on the Wisconsin River. The park setting and parking availability make it a practical choice for day trips. The Wisconsin River in this area offers varied paddling opportunities, though paddlers should familiarize themselves with current conditions and any seasonal flow variations before launching.
**Planning Your Visit:** As a city park facility, amenities and access hours may vary seasonally. Check with the City of Schofield or local DNR resources before your trip to confirm current conditions, any usage guidelines, and parking details. This is one of several public landings available in the region for Wisconsin River access.
**Good For:** This access site works well for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to get on the Wisconsin River. The park setting and parking availability make it a practical choice for day trips. The Wisconsin River in this area offers varied paddling opportunities, though paddlers should familiarize themselves with current conditions and any seasonal flow variations before launching.
**Planning Your Visit:** As a city park facility, amenities and access hours may vary seasonally. Check with the City of Schofield or local DNR resources before your trip to confirm current conditions, any usage guidelines, and parking details. This is one of several public landings available in the region for Wisconsin River access.