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The Eau Claire River flows generally westward through northern Eau Claire County for about 40 mi (64 km), past the city of Altoona to its confluence with the Chippewa River in downtown Eau Claire. Dams along its course in Eau Claire County causes the river to form Lake Eau Claire and Lake Altoona. Upstream from Altoona, just north of the village of Fall Creek, the river passes over a Waterfall known as Big Falls, which is the site of a County park.  

Altoona county Parks in WIIt sits just north of the city’s downtown area. The park's boat landing provides easy access to the 840 acre lake. It’s a quiet place, where hundreds come to have fun, or just relax.

Opportunities for individuals to get involved with lakes such as Loon Watch, Clean Boats Clean Waters, and Beaver Creek Reserve Nature Mapping. The park offers a youth baseball field, Hillcrest Golf & Country Club, five tennis courts, a basketball court, open pavilion, playground equipment, a clubhouse and shelter for family or business gatherings, a large beach area, changing facilities, cooking grills, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, a playground, Musical entertainment and recreation facility. Add to that list, the Ski Sprites. If the group gets the green light, they’ll start performing on the lake next summer.

It’s a lot of fishing and water skiing and swimming and all sorts of activity relating to the lake. Free water ski shows on Lake Altoona. Join the Ski Sprites at Lake Altoona Beach location. Bike trail along Lake Road, connecting 10th Street trail to the Lake Altoona County Park.

Location and direction:

Take US HWY 53 from Eau Claire north to Highland Ave CTH A turn right (east) and proceed about 1 mile to N. Wilson, turn left and go right onto Lake Road, then left onto Park Road and left again onto Beach Road to the park entrance.  Watch for Signs and take it to the end of the cul de sac.

Recreation Programs, Activities, Schedule and Reservation fees

Contact the park ranger

Dan Dittner - Park Ranger
227 1st Street W
Altoona, WI  54720
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Phone: (715) 834-9042

Bus Schedule

Contact :

Altoona Parks & Recreation Department
1904 Spooner Avenue
Altoona, WI 54720
Telephone: (715) 839-5188
Fax:     (715) 839-1610
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