Discover Clintonville

A seasonal ice-skating rink in the city park, a mowed trail through a natural area, and historic buildings in Pioneer Park reveal different sides of Clintonville. Families can choose between outdoor activities, wildlife observation, and insights into local history. Which vacation rental is right for your stay also depends on which of these interests you want to focus on.

Parks and Outdoor Trails

Walter A. Olen Park is in the city center, one block east of Main Street. It is home to both a seasonal ice-skating rink and the Jim Simpson Memorial Disc Golf Course. The historic Four Wheel Drive marker is also in the same park. Here, recreational activities meet a historic connection to Clintonville.

Seven Maples Nature Area is at the end of W. 13th Street and at the end of Fairway Drive. A natural, mowed trail runs around the perimeter of the area. The nature area is home to numerous wild animals. If you prefer a walk in a green space or are interested in wildlife, this offers a different focus from the city park. The trail is described as a natural, mowed route; no specific length or walking time is given.

Water, Walks, and Winter Recreation

Pigeon Lake Wayside has a boat landing, access to a hiking trail, and a sledding hill. These three features appeal to different interests: you can plan your outing around a trail, the water, or a winter activity. The seasonal ice-skating rink at Walter A. Olen Park and the sledding hill at Pigeon Lake Wayside are two clearly identified options for staying active in the colder months.

The Riverwalk is downstream from the dam. The river is on one side, and the Community Center parking lot is on the other; there is also a picnic area along the Riverwalk. The site can thus be understood in terms of its riverside location and picnic facilities. Ice House Landing has an ADA-compliant fishing pier. For travelers interested in fishing, it is a specific destination with a clearly described feature.

History in Clintonville

The Veteran's Memorial Site was built to honor citizens of Clintonville and beyond who serve or have served in the U.S. armed forces. The FWD Seagrave Museum in Clintonville invites visitors to explore its collection. The two places offer different ways to engage with history: a memorial site and a museum collection.

Pioneer Park includes several historic buildings. The History House was built in 1861 as Clintonville's first town hall and first fire station. The Doty-Besserdich House is made of stacked logs joined with mortar. The Ralph Denn, Stavemaker Cabin is also in Pioneer Park. It was built in 1869 as a factory for making barrel staves and as a residence. The different buildings illustrate a range of historical functions and construction methods, without confusing their former purposes.

Golf and Other Recreational Activities

Clintonville Riverside Golf Course is an 18-hole regulation course. Mature maple, pine, cedar, and oak trees define Riverside Golf Course and shape the layout. If you want to play golf, you can make this course a focus of your stay; its tree-lined layout sets it apart from the trails and parkland also described in Clintonville.

Gorden Noren Skate Park is next to the Recreation Center Building at 55 East 12th Street. This precise address can help you find the skate park. Together with disc golf at Walter A. Olen Park, it offers a range of activities, while the nature trail, Riverwalk, and amenities at Pigeon Lake Wayside appeal to other interests.

When choosing a vacation rental, you can start by asking whether nature, water, history, or sports and recreation should shape your stay. Clintonville offers a range of named places and activities; the features described here provide a basis for weighing your travel interests.

Other places: Manawa, Waupaca, Scandinavia, Weyauwega.

For the broader travel overview: Waupaca County.