“I’m Glad You Asked . . .” The Top-5 Questions People Ask Staff of the Marathon County PARKS, RECREATION, & FORESTRY DEPARTMENT

Director Jamie Polley provides insights into 5 common questions people ask her staff at the Marathon County Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department.

Get a quick overview of FREE swim days at local pools; financial assistance for tennis lessons, summer playground programming, and family pool passes; extreme sport opportunities for Marathon County; and more. (Click the title for details…)

Marathon County Officials & Staff Go on a County Parks Tour

To better appreciate the scale, amenities, and beauty of some of our local public lands, staff and members of the Wausau City Council and the Marathon County Board went on a guided tour of the Eastbay Sports Complex, Mission Lake Park, Big Eau Pleine Park, and Nine-Mile County Forest Recreation Area. See some of what they learned on their fall tour in the full article . . . (Click the title for details…)

Ghostly Family Fun at Marathon Junction’s 2nd Annual “Haunted Train Ride”

Grab your costume and have some fun at the 2nd annual Haunted Train Ride at Marathon Park in Wausau! One day only… You won’t want to miss it. We’ve added an evening run for ages 7 and over. See the full story for registration details. (Click the title for details…)

Another Great Summer in Marathon County :: Clock’s Ticking… Find Something to Do!

Check out Marathon County’s 2018 Spring/Summer Recreation Guide. Choose from activities like Cross-Fit in the Park, Family Yoga, & Treetop Exploring. (Click the title for details…)

Spooky Family Fun at Marathon Junction’s First-Ever “Haunted Train Ride”

Grab your costume — and your courage — and come to the first-ever Haunted Train Ride at Marathon Park in Wausau! One day only… You won’t want to miss it. (Click the title for the full story & registration details.)