Sports Booklet: GO Chippewa County

SPORTS PLANNING

We know sports. Whether it’s local teams bringing tournaments to our backyard or organizations hosting multi-day events and festivals, we have the inventory to make your next event a success. Let’s start the conversation.

Bloomer Baseball complex

Welcome to Bloomer Youth Baseball and Softball Fields, featuring four well-maintained fields, a fully stocked concessions stand, and ample seating. Our venue is the ideal spot for hosting tournaments, providing the perfect setting for competitive play and community spirit to thrive. Experience the thrill of the game and create lasting memories at Bloomer Youth Baseball and Softball Fields, where every visit promises excitement and camaraderie.

baseball/softball fields Concessions stand

casper park

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Casper Park is your one-stop shop for all things sports. This venue offers a variety of facilities from baseball, soccer, softball and more! Whether you’re looking to host a tournament, or simply need some outdoor field space for your event, this is a great place with the perfect amenities. With two concession stands on the property and great seating, this location only 1.5 miles from Hallie Park is sure to knock one out of the park!

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5 soccer fields

4 softball fields with portable fencing available

1 baseball field: 375’ to center and 325’ to left/right Concessions stands

Chippewa AREA Ice ARena

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Introducing the Chippewa Area Ice Arena, your premier destination for all things hockey! With 2 indoor rinks and a fantastic outdoor arena, this venue accommodates groups of all sizes. Beyond hockey, the outdoor rink transforms into a hub for various events, including the popular Beerfest each Spring. Enjoy the convenience of a full concession stand, ample seating indoors, nice locker rooms, and a weight room. Elevate your next event - choose the Chippewa Ice Arena, where perfection meets play!

2 full-size indoor ice rinks

Concessions stand

1 outdoor ice rink

Capacity for 1280 people

Home of the Chippewa Steel NAHL team

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Chippewa Falls pickleball courts

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Discover the joy of pickleball at the Chippewa Falls courts at Buchanen Park, where equipment is readily available for players of all levels. With six outdoor hard courts featuring permanent lines, our venue offers the perfect setting for honing your skills or enjoying a friendly match. Plus, as a frequent host of tournaments organized by the City of Chippewa Falls, there’s always an opportunity to showcase your talent and compete alongside fellow enthusiasts.

6 pickleball courts Wind screens

Chippewa river

The Chippewa River flows approximately 183 miles from northwestern and west-central Wisconsin through Chippewa County containing multiple dams and other tributaries until it eventually connects with the Mississippi River. Chippewa County has more than 449 lakes and miles of streams and rivers including 81 miles of trout-fishing opportunities in 24 classified trout streams. 71 miles of these streams are Class 1 trout water. In Chippewa County, major lakes along the river’s route include Holcombe Flowage and Lake Wissota. Paddlers experience a variety of conditions on the river, from calm, slow-moving water to small rapids and whitewater.

Location: Sawyer, Rusk, Chippewa, Eau Claire, Dunn, Pepin and Buffalo Counties

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Falls Bowl

Your one stop shop for bowling, darts, drinks and more! Falls Bowl is a great location to host a multitude of sporting events or private parties. With 20 bowling lanes and plenty of space to host your next group, there is no better place than Falls Bowl in Chippewa Falls.

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hallie park

Welcome to Hallie Park, the ultimate sporting event destination between two large Chippewa Valley communities and only 1.5 miles from Casper Park. This recreational venue has 6 baseball/ softball fields and separately has room for up to 9 soccer fields within a single expansive area. With plenty of space, they cater to a multitude of sports tournaments – from frisbee to soccer, and everything in between. Your next event deserves the versatility and excellence of Hallie Park!

Quick Stats

10 acres fitting up to 9 soccer fields 6 baseball/softball fields Concessions stand

Lake Hallie

hickory ridge trails

Enjoy the Hickory Ridge Trails year round on mountain bikes, fat tire bikes or cross country skis. Riders will experience adventures through steep hills and valleys, over rocky terrain and circling glacial lakes. 15 miles for single track and 13 miles for double track. Winter biking is permitted on single track course and not on the groomed ski trails.

When snow conditions allow, the entire Hickory Ridge Cross-Country Ski Trail is groomed for both the traditional and the skating style skier, even a great place to snowshoe. The total trail length is more than 16 miles with a goal to provide up to 5 miles of trail with 3” of snow cover.

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15 miles single track 13 miles double track

5 miles of groomed crosscountry ski trails

Lafayette baseball fields

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Welcome to Bloomer Youth Baseball and Softball Fields, featuring four well-maintained fields, a fully stocked concessions stand, and ample seating. Our venue is the ideal spot for hosting tournaments, providing the perfect setting for competitive play and community spirit to thrive. Experience the thrill of the game and create lasting memories at Bloomer Youth Baseball and Softball Fields, where every visit promises excitement and camaraderie.

3 baseball/softball fields Concessions stand Restrooms

lafayette disc golf course

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Recently expanded from 9 holes to 18, the Lafayette Town Park disc golf course is waiting your golf skills. The course has concrete tee boxes, baskets and low hills throughout the course. This is a fullsized challenge carved out of heavy wooded area with a wide variety of throw shapes and hole lengths. Enjoy a pleasant walk along the trails between holes.

Quick Stats

18 hole course

Target type: Prodigy T1 (Pro DG T1) targets Rated 4.0 out of 5 on UDisc

lafayette pickleball courts

Welcome to the Lafayette Pickleball Courts, loccated within the scenic Lafayette Recreation Park. These state-of-the-art courts, 2 of which double as basketball courts, were unveiled in 2021, offering players a modern and versatile space to enjoy their favorite sports. Whether you’re a pickleball enthusiast or a certified baller, come and experience the excitement of these newly minted facilities in the heart of Lafayette.

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Lafayette soccer fields

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With 10 fields, the Lafayette Soccer Fields are a perfect option for your soccer tournaments and games! Located in the Town of Lafayette, these fields are close to lodging, restaurants, shops, and all the local fun. With a hotel located directly in downtown Chippewa Falls, and more just minutes away, we offer plenty of space for a comfortable stay.

Lake hallie golf

Lake Hallie Golf features a stunning 18 hole public golf course that adjoins both the Chippewa River and Lake Hallie. Designed by Golf Course Architect Art Tangen this course features 5,885 yards of golf from the longest tees. Playing to a par of 70, the course rating is 68.3 with a slope rating of 124. Lake Hallie Golf also provides banquet space and their pavilion can accommodate up to 150 people.

Quick Stats

18 hole golf course

Banquet and reception venue: 60 guests

Outdoor patio: 70 guests

Outdoor pavillion: 125 guests

Putting and chipping areas

Driving range Golf shop

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GOWER PARK PIckleball courts

Lake Hallie’s Pickleball courts at Gower Park are a facelift from the previous courts located there. They have been newly resurfaced, gotten new nets, new wind screens, and court dividers. These courts are the start of many more to come in this development and are sure to accomodate any and all pickleball tournaments that come to our neck of the woods.

Quick Stats

18 pickleball courts 6 courts with lighting Parking

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Lake wissota

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As one of the biggest lakes in the State of Wisconsin, Lake Wissota covers an area of about 6,300 acres with a maximum depth of 72 feet. Used primarily for leisure activities, this lake is ideal for boating, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing and of course winter sports like snowmobile and ice fishing.

Looking to hold a fishing contest? Lake Wissota and the surrounding tributaries are loaded with walleye, musky, northern pike, bass, lake sturgeon and more.

leinenkugel’s disc golf course

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This course features an 18 hole championship course with 6 holes that are handicap accessible. The main course has a mix of forehand and backhand holes. This is a very technical course that will challenge players. The 6 hole accessible course is one of a kind and allows able-bodied and dis-abled bodies players to participate. Cale Leiviska with Prodigy Disk designed the course and it recently opened in the Spring of 2023. It is located 5 minutes from downown Chippewa Falls and is the perfect location for your next disc golf event.

Quick Stats

18 hold ccourse

Rated 4.3 out of 5 on UDisc

Prodigy T2 targets

Cart friendly

5,765 yards

Concrete tee type

loopy’s event dome

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Loopy’s is a unique destination location for many and it’s event dome and outdoor space provide a great location to host sand volleyball, bag toss, tubing events and more. With on-site shuttle services, tubes, kayaks and more in addition to their incredible four season event done, this is truly a place that is utilized year-round.

Quick Stats

3 full size sand volleyball courts

Outdoor bar area

On-site food and beverage

Event space for up to 500 individuals

Two tent options: 30’x30’ or 30’x60’

Marshall Park PIckleball courts

Marshall Park is a great location for Pickleball in Chippewa Falls. The courts have been newly resurfaced, gotten new nets, and court dividers. These courts are free to use and will be used for annual tournaments put on by the city. Located near Downtown Chippewa Falls, there are many area attractions within walking distance of these new courts.

6 pickleball courts Parking

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Northern WI State Fairgrounds

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The Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds can accommodate up to 100,000 for events like the annual Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Used regularly for the fair, concerts and competitions, the facilities can be used for a multitude of events that need concrete, sheltered event space and even on-site campgrounds. 2023 was the introduction of their four new Ag Education buildings to include an arena perfect for awards or creating an event in the round.

Buildings range from 5,000 sqft. to 13,000 sqft. Air conditioning (in select buildings) 3 expo halls fitting up 40-64 booths individually Grand stand allowing for up to 3,000 people

Main stage 40’x80’

Restrooms

Showers Ticket office

Ojiwa Golf and bowl

Ojibwa Golf and Bowl is an all-in-one location for any sport or activity lover. They have everything from golf to bowling to darts and an awesome arcade for the kids. Conveniently attached is Jim Bob’s Pizza which makes this a gerat venue for anything! The 9-hole golf course is located near downtown Chippewa Falls which makes it the perfect location to go to and from many restaurants and shops.

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valley sports academy

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Valley Sports Academy is conveniently located along State Hwy 53 halfway between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. They are the perfect host if you are looking to keep your group entertained and active using their 116,000 square foot facility which includes a 16,000 square foot field house, 65’x130’ ice rink, 30,000 square foot baseball/softball field, and MORE! They can host up to 250 guests and provide a FUN experience for everyone!

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65’x130’ ice rink

38,000+ sqft. baseball softball facility

Batting cages and pitching mounds

100’x160’ turfed field house

Weight room 2 golf simulators

Event space with bar

weber fields

Weber Fields are a great location for a football or soccer games and tournaments. With three fields, a large parking area, and many ammenities close by, Weber Fields may be the perfect location for your next tournament. Currently Weber Fieldsa re the home for Chippewa Falls Youth Football and both touch and flag football are played here.

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whispering pines golf course

Whispering Pines Golf Course is a beautiful 18 hole golf course located in Cadott. Both the front nine and back nine were designed by Dr. Gordon Emerson with water definitely a dominant feature in the design. The entire course playing from the furthest tees is 6,651 yards, 72 par and a slope of 122. This course has a rating of 71.6.

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Pro shop

18 hole course

Driving range

Putting green and chipping

Practice area with bunker

Onsite food service

Indoor simulator

We are matchmakers when it comes to sporting events and venues and would love to help you find your perfect match. Fill out the form below and email it to sue@chippewachamber.org to get the ball rolling on your event today!

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We look forward to the opportunity to host your event.