City of Peshtigo Parks

The City's combined recreation and open space areas total 113.6 acres. All areas are outdoor recreation areas. Indoor facilities are available at the Henry Drees Community Center building which was completed in January 1998.

Riverfront Park

This parcel of land is located on the west side of the river extending from French Street to North Emery Avenue. Currently the area incorporates a boat launching facility and has eight (8) permanent sitting benches, covered gazebo with sitting benches, a 16' diameter planter, flag pole, underground electrical for Christmas decorations with timer controls for evening lighting, and two (2) concrete planter/benches. An underground sprinkling system was added in Spring 2006 which waters the area from French Street to the boat landing.

Harper Park (One Acre)

Harper Park is located at the corner of Thompson Street and Ellis Avenue in the west central portion of the City. This park includes:

  • (1) Swing Set
  • Merry Go Round
  • Teeter Totter
  • Game Time Tot Lot Play apparatus
  • Lighted Ice Rink (weather permitting)
  • (2) Permanent Park Benches
  • (1) Park Bench/Planter Combination

Triangle Park (.2 Acre)

Triangle Park is located adjacent to Hwy 41 on the east side of the main bridge. No recreational facilities are available at the park. A concrete monument, flower area, and landscaping make it an attractive addition to the park system. Underground electrical service allows for Christmas displays to be erected by service clubs and businesses. Seven (7) locations are installed with timers.

Little League Field (2.6 acres)

The Little League Baseball Field is in the eastern portion of the city. A Little League size ball diamond, rest rooms, concession stand, storage area, and two (2) sections of bleachers are located on site. The independent Little League organization maintains the buildings and the Park and Recreation Department personnel does all field maintenance during the summer season. The field has had recent improvements which include a new backstop, fencing, electrical scoreboard, batting cage and announcer/scorer area above one dugout.

Pine View Park (23.2 Acres)

The East Side Ball Diamond Complex located on Stephenson Avenue in the northeastern part of the City, consists of 13 acres of City land developed for baseball and softball. The remaining 10 acre area is open to the east of the existing ball diamonds for future development with best access from Wells Avenue. Facilities at East Side Ball Diamond Complex include:

  • Baseball Batting Cage
  • Softball Diamond with Lights (New fencing 1997)
  • North Diamond (New fencing 1996)
  • Baseball Diamond with No Lights (New fencing - outfield 1998)
  • Rest Rooms
  • Concession Stand at Baseball Diamond
  • Storage Rooms/Concession Stand at Softball Field
  • (11) Bleacher sections
  • Irrigation System (PBBC Fall 1997)
  • Baseball Electronic Scoreboard 6 x 12 (Pepsi/PBBC Donation 1995)
  • Softball Field with Scoreboard

Florist Park (0.8 Acre)

Florist Park on Pine Street is in the east central part of the City. Facilities include off street parking for twelve (12) cars (alley access), merry go round, teeter totter and baby swing. A 1991 donation by the Marinette Jaycees includes a Lexan circular slide, a modular system with deck, cargo net, arch climber, and a horizontal ladder. In the winter we flooded a lighted ice rink (approx. 60' x 120'). In 1997 ADA accessibility was accomplished by blacktopping from parking lot to equipment.

Rainbow Park (1 Acre)

Rainbow Park is located on Poplar Drive in the southeastern part of the City. Facilities include a volleyball court, swing set, slide, climbing bars, teeter totter, merry go round and two (2) spring riding toys. New slide installed in 1997.

Lower Boat Launch

A new boat launch is located on North West Front Street. The launch provides boat access to the Peshtigo River. The ramp is on the west side of the river. There is a municipal parking lot directly across the street from the boat ramp.

 

 

 

Privately Owned - Leased To City

Bundy and Anderson Parks are privately owned and leased to the City for public use.

Bundy Park (0.2 Acre)

Bundy Park is at the corner of Oconto Avenue and Wood Street in the northwestern part of the City. Facilities include an open green area, teeter totter, merry go round, one (1) spring riding toy and an infant swing. This park is privately owned and leased to the City for public recreational use.

Anderson Park (O.6 Acre)

Anderson Park, located at McCagg Street and Brown Avenue in the west central part of the City, contains a swing set and an infant swing, a slide (1998), and a teeter totter. A volleyball court was also constructed. This park is privately owned and leased to the City for public recreational use.

School Facilities (10 Acres)

Peshtigo High School, Peshtigo Elementary School, and St. Mary's Parochial School provide recreational facilities that are available for public use. The 10 acres referred to are outdoor playground and athletic fields that the City uses for recreational programs.

Peshtigo High School

Located on Emery Avenue in the northern part of the City. Trout Brook, which drains into the Peshtigo River just east of the high school, separates the high school from the elementary school to the north.

No outdoor recreation facilities are available at the high school. However, three gyms and a mat room are used by the City recreation department for basketball leagues, floor hockey, karate, aerobics, wrestling and volleyball.

Peshtigo Elementary School

Located just north of the high school. Approximately ten acres of elementary school land are available for outdoor recreation use. Facilities on the ten acres include:

  • (2) sets of New Playground Equipment installed in 1996
  • (4) Tennis Courts with lights
  • (1) Backstop for softball
  • Paved Basketball Area with Hoop
  • (2) Soccer Fields
  • Open Area for football etc.

The elementary school also contains a gym which is used by the City recreation department for many activities.

St. Mary's Parochial School

Located on Thompson St. in the western part of the City, includes about 2.5 acres that are available for outdoor recreation use. St. Mary's allows gym usage for our Pee Wee Tennis programs during the summer.