Latest Winter Park News
WJFW Visits the New Tower House on Squirrel Hill
July 7, 2026
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WJFW) — “The Tower House in Minocqua Winter Park had its grand opening on Squirrel Hill Monday night. The building shows off a beautiful knotty pine finish with windows offering 360-degree views that fill the space with natural light. The interior furnishings reflect a clean-lined Scandinavian look. “The patio that was put in here […]
Walk on the Wild Side Recap of June 28th Beneath the Surface
July 2, 2026
Stephanie Shaw provided an interesting and informative presentation on Wisconsin Fish to forty attendees in the Minocqua Winter Park Chalet. She explained the spawning sequences of various species after ice out and how water temps queue the lifecycles. The cycles of predator-prey relationships are affected, and we learned how “Fish are like Trees!” ( rings […]
More improvements coming together at MWP!
March 25, 2026
Over the summer and fall, the entrance to MWP’s eastern trails, including the beloved Cookie Loop, has transformed from a plain gate at the back of the parking lot into a true trailhead. Visitors are now welcomed by an eye catching gateway alongside the Lakeland Nordic Ski Team’s new building, creating a clear and inviting […]
Have you noticed the beautiful new kiosk outside the Chalet?
March 23, 2026
It’s been two years in the making, and we’re so excited to finally share it with you! Year 1 was all about inspiration. Brainstorming, sketching, design decisions, and securing funds through MWP’s 2024 Giving Tuesday campaign. Year 2 brought the vision to life. Materials were ordered, picked up, and delivered to the luxurious shop of […]
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) World Event February 13 – 16
February 10, 2026
Each February, for four days, the world comes together for the love of birds. Founded in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society, the GBBC pioneered online data collection and near-real-time reporting of wild bird observations. Participation has grown from approximately 14,000 individuals in the U.S. and Canada to an […]
January at MWP was a busy one!
February 5, 2026
We were proud to host the High School Nordic Skiing conference championships, welcome skiers for the Wolf Tracks race, and have the Ski Patrol here for their annual training weekend. Thanks to all the athletes, volunteers, officials, and partners who made it such a great month on the trails. Here’s to more winter fun ahead […]
Remembering W. Jerome Frautschi
February 2, 2026
Longtime Minocqua Winter Park neighbor, friend, and benefactor, W. Jerome Frautschi passed away on January 8 at the age of 94. He is pictured here with his son, Lance, atop Squirrel Hill, one of his favorite spots in all of Wisconsin. Jerry was instrumental in encouraging the development of the Squirrel Hill Overlook and the […]
WJFW Newswatch 12 Visits the Flying Squirrel Hill
January 9, 2026
WJFW Newswatch 12 came out to our Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of the Flying Squirrel Tubing Hill. The tubing hill has been super busy the last few weeks. Tickets are now back on sale for the weekends. If you want to have the best experience at the hill please pre-register before coming. Every tuber […]
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set for New Tubing Hill
December 22, 2025
We are pleased to announce that we are hosting a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the park’s new tubing hill called The Flying Squirrel. “The new tubing hill is an exciting addition to Winter Park,” said Park Foundation Board President, Chad Metzger. Metzger added, “The Flying Squirrel tubing hill represents our continued efforts to […]
