Latest Winter Park News
30th Annual Buck Rut Run Recap
November 5, 2025
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, runners ages 8 to 81 hit the trails for the 30th Annual Buck Rut Run 5K at Minocqua Winter Park! š¦šāāļø This longtime community favorite celebrated three decades of fall trail running and camaraderie on MWPās beautiful ski trail system. A huge thank-you to Tortoise & Hare Race Timing Management […]
Celebrate Autumn with Spectacular Views, Park Improvements and Wolves
September 22, 2025
Mark your calendars! We are welcoming Autumn with a weekend full of activities for all. If you are interested in taking a drive to see the Fall colors, intrigued by the opportunity to learn about Wisconsin wolves or excited to put on your hiking boots and enjoy a walk in the woods, Minocqua Winter Park is your destination. Activities: October 4th and 5th, 12:00pm ā […]
1st Annual Squirrel Hill Open Disc Golf Tournament
September 11, 2025
Minocqua Winter Park is excited to announce the first annual Squirrel Hill Open Disc Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This unsanctioned āC-Tierā singles tournament will feature two rounds of play and is open to disc golfers of all ages and abilities. The event will include awards, raffles, and a closest-to-pin (CTP) prize for […]
$50k To Continue The Mission Fundraiser
August 6, 2025
About Weāre gearing up for an incredible 2025/2026 season with a bold goal to raise $50K to fuel our mission. Your donation of any amount makes a huge difference and ensures that Minocqua Winter Park continues to thrive as a year-round destination for outdoor adventure, community events, and environmental stewardship. A few projects that your […]
Pedal Through The Park: Biking At Minocqua Winter Park
July 22, 2025
In recent years, Minocqua Winter Park has expanded and evolved to offer 4-season recreation opportunities. The addition of bike specific trails in 2021 was where that expansion all began! Today, there are a variety of ways to find that childhood joy and explore the park on wheels. So, hop on your bike of choice, and […]
Breaking Ground On The Squirrel Hill Pavilion
July 18, 2025
The ground has officially been broken on the Squirrel Hill Overlook pavilion project and the foundation is starting to take shape! We are so excited to see the progress on this beautiful 4-season structure, which will tentatively be available this fall. Check out this message from the project managers:
New Summer Nature Series – “Walk On The Wild Side”
July 9, 2025
Come curious. Leave a little wilder. Whether you are in it for the science, the storytelling, or just a cool reason to get out of the houseāthis Northwoods speaker series has something for you. Ever seen a bearās pawprint up close? Wondered why wolves get such a bad rapāor how a red-tailed hawk sees the […]
Towers Revenge & Muggy Buggy Trail Run – One Week Away!
June 29, 2025
We are ONE WEEK AWAY from our first summer race of the year! Join us for the Towers Revenge 5k Trail Run and Muggy Buggy 3k Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, July 5th, 2025 and get ready for a day of summer time fun.Ā The Towers Revenge 5k was designed to be a challenging true trail […]
New Event Alert: Summer Solstice At Squirrel Hill
May 29, 2025
Did you know that while Memorial Day often signifies the beginning of summer, the solstice doesn’t occur until June 20th? We’re celebrating the official start of summer by throwing a party! Join us for the Summer Solstice At Squirrel Hill on June 21st from 6pm-9pm. Music by Bernie Thompson, interactive art installations, games, naturalist displays, […]
Celebrating The One Year Anniversary Of The Squirrel Hill Disc Golf Course At Minocqua Winter Park
May 19, 2025
May 11th, 2024, was a warm and sunny spring day. Perfect weather for the ribbon cutting ceremony for Minocqua Winter Parkās 18-hole Squirrel Hill Disc Golf Course and inaugural disc golf tournament. Surrounded by supporters, volunteers, donors, staff and board members, the big scissors came out and the ribbon was officially cut. The next seven […]
