Recreation
Bowling
Two public bowling alleys, Wagner's South Hastings Way, East side and Bowlwinkles North Clairemont Ave, West Side
Chippewa River State Trail
Bicycling, walking, running, in-line skating, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Connects to the Red Cedar Trail to the south, and planned expansion will link it to Chippewa Falls to the north, and eventually to the Old Abe State Trail
Disc golf
Three courses, one in town at Mount Simon City Park, another just a few miles east of Eau Claire at the Tower Ridge Recreation Area, and the final located an North Star Middle School.
Golf
Six public courses. Pine Meadows Par 3 course, Mill Run, Wild Ridge, Lake Hallie Golf, Hickory Hills a few miles south of town, on Hwy 93, Princeton Valley Golf. Two private clubs, Hillcrest Country Club and the Eau Claire Country Club both in nearby Altoona
City Parks
Eau Claire has many city parks. Carson Park is in the center on the city, surrounded by an oxbow lake. Home to Eau Claire baseball and football teams, Chippewa Valley Museum, Chippewa Valley Railroad, and Paul Bunyan Camp. Phoenix Park is the newest park at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers. It is home to the Eau Claire Downtown Farmer's Market and features free concerts on Thursday evenings in the summer Other city parks include Mount Simon, Rod & Gun, Boyd, Owen, and Riverview.
Fairfax Municipal Swimming Pool
The facility includes a main pool with zero depth entry and an olympic size, eight lane, 50 meter swimming area. A stationary waterslide, 22 feet high with a flume extending 150 feet, is one of the main attractions of the pool. The pool also features a "Raindrop" in the zero depth area of the pool. A separate diving well includes both a one meter and a three meter diving board. Also located on the grounds are a sand volleyball court, a concession stand, and a covered pavilion.
Riverside Bike & Skate
Offers rental bicycles, canoes, kayaks, rollerblades, child trailers, and ice skates. It also offers one to four hour canoe and kayak trips on the Eau Claire or Chippewa Rivers.
The arts
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Theatre and Arts
Sports
Nearby festivals
CountryFest
A country music festival held in the fourth weekend in June.
Rockfest
A rock music festival held in the third weekend in July.
Festivals and events
Summerfest
Celebration of the 1950's and 60's featuring food, live music, chalk art, and classic cars. Fourth Saturday in July.
International Fall Festival
Bazaar, performances, and parade.
These listings are presented in chronological order.
Pioneer Days
Tractor pulls, antique cars, steam engines, etc. Second weekend in August.
Western Wisconsin Pride
A family traditional and otherwise festival. Third weekend in August.
Coalition Blues Festival
General
London Square
Indoor/outdoor amusement center, including a climbing wall, arcade, laser tag, go karts, mini bowling, bumper cars, and mini golf.
Wise Nature Center
Hands-on learning stations, interpretive displays of local fauna and flora, live animal exhibits, and a butterfly house.
Oakwood Mall 12
Indoor/outdoor amusement center, including a climbing wall, arcade, laser tag, go karts, mini bowling, bumper cars, and mini golf.
Younger children
Eau Claire Children's Theatre
Fairfax Pool
See also the Fairfax Pool listing in the "Recreation" section below, and the Crystal Cave and Wise Nature Center listings in the Northwest Wisconsin article.
For a fairly complete listing of current events, pick up a copy of Volume One, a free magazine available at more than 200 locations throughout the area. Another listing can be found in the Thursday edition of the local Eau Claire Leader-Telegram newspaper.