September Newsletter
Mission Statement
The City of Waupaca Parks and Recreation Department strives to enrich the lives of our community members by providing creative recreation programs, quality parks, and engaging community events.

Vision Statement
Our vision is to create a strong community through lifelong recreation.
Upcoming Events
Save the Date!

Registration deadlines are TOMORROW! (Friday - September 2)

City Events
Friday - September 2, 4-6pm, Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra @ City Gazebo
Saturday - September 17, 9am-3pm - Fall-O-Rama @ South Park
Friday - October 28, 4-6pm - Halloween on Main
Fall Youth Program Start Dates:
  • Flag Football - September 6 (grades 5-6) September 8 (grades 2-4) @ Middle School Field by tennis courts after school
  • Youth Volleyball - September 14 @ High School gym after school (take bus over)
  • Chess - September 12 @ Rec Center Exercise Room after school (take bus over)

Fall Adult Program Start Dates:
  • Open Adult Chess Club - 1:30-3:30 Thursdays (drop-ins welcome)
  • Women's Volleyball - Starts week of September 12th
  • Coed Volleyball - Starts week of September 12th
  • Pickleball - Starts week of September 12th
2022 Fall & Winter
Activity Guide

The 2022 Fall & Winter activity guides are here and have been distributed throughout the community! They went home with all K-6 students and all of the pre-school students. You can also find them at daycare centers, banks, town halls, other area businesses, and on our website. Be on the lookout for these booklets as they are a great guide to all things Parks and Recreation!
Check out these fun, local opportunities!
Youth Fall Programs
Mondays or Tuesdays & Saturdays
Sept 6th thru Oct 22nd
Late fee applies to Registration. The deadline was August 26th.
@ Swan Park on Saturdays mornings and Middle School Mondays/Tuesdays after school
Wednesdays & Saturdays
Sept 14th thru Oct 22nd
Deadline to register: SEPTEMBER 2nd
@ Waupaca High School after school
Mondays
Sept 12th thru Oct 3rd After school (can take bus to rec center)
Deadline to register: SEPTEMBER 2nd
@Rec Center Exercise room after school
Adult Fall Programs
Mondays
Sept 13th thru Dec 5th

Note:
Teams Captains must have an ActiveNet account in order to register a team for the adult leagues
Tuesdays
Sept 13th thru Dec 15th

Wednesdays
Sept 14th thru Dec 7th
Thursdays 1:30-3:30
Recreation Center Lobby

Come play chess with community members! All skill levels are welcome to play. This is free and open to the public. No registration necessary.
It's Senior Center Month!
If you've been thinking of joining, now is the time. There are many exciting things happening in September and beyond.
Swan Park Project Update:

We will be breaking ground at Swan Park this month. Thank you to our donors and all who contributed to make this a success! Our hope is to get most of the work done this fall and open up the splash pad and new playground sometime in 2023.
We Are Hiring!!!!
The Parks and Recreation Department is hiring flag football referees (youth and adult).
Please call 715-258-4435 if you are interested.
South Park Beach
The South Park Beach lifeguards are done for the season, which means the beach is now swim at your own risk. The docks will be pulled after Labor Day.
Waupaca Public Library September Events
Films that Make Us Happy - with Jack Rhodes
(First Thursday at 1:30)
  • Sept. 8 - Meet Me In St. Louis 

For Families:
  • September is Library Card Sign-Up Month - Best School Supply EVER!
  • Babygarten - Fridays at 10 am (beginning Sept. 9)
  • Discover Waupaca's Potato History, Train Depot, Sept. 10 from 10-2
  • Corn Full Moon Hike & Corn Roast at CEC Community Garden, Sept. 10 from 4-6 pm

All programs are free. No registration required.
Waupaca Youth Basketball
Please see the above flier for a great Kindergarten-4th grade basketball opportunity.
Learn more about Waupaca Youth Basketball by visiting the following website: Waupaca Youth Basketball Club
Looking for More Arts And Culture?
The Waupaca Community Arts Hub fall classes are robust and ready for registration. Check them out!

Deadline to register for Session 1 is September 2nd.
Proceed with Caution
All city parks will have resurfacing done on their parking lots the week of September 12-16
Chamber Gift Cards Accepted at Parks and Rec
Did you know that you can use your Chamber Gift cards to pay for Parks and Rec programs? It's true!
Active Net Registration Information
NOTE: 
PLEASE UPDATE YOUR ACCOUNT IF ANY OF YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION HAS CHANGED INSTEAD OF CREATING A DUPLICATE ACCOUNT.

If you are unsure you have an account or it is locked, please call the office for assistance at 715.258.4435

To reset your password, sign in with your email and click on Forgot your password?
Follow These Steps:
  1. Click on the Sign In/Up button to login and view account options. If you do not have an account, click on Create an Account at the top right corner of the screen. To reset your password, sign in with your email and click on Forgot your password?
  2. Click on Register for an Activity for a list of all open activities.  Use the filters on the next page to narrow the list.
  3. Click on Facility Reservations to book one of our facilities. 
  4. Click on the Senior Center Membership button to go directly to the Membership Search page.
After logging in, you will land on the Account Options page.

There are several areas of helpful information for you and your family’s transactions including registrations, rentals, saved credit card information, swim class grades and the ability to update your address or other personal information. 
(YOU CANNOT CHANGE DATE OF BIRTH INFO).

Additional information in the bottom section includes our contact info, methods of payment and FAQ’s.
If you are using your mobile device, you may not see some of the options exactly as shown here. In that case, a menu tab should open from the side, or you can go to the Full site.
Reserve a Shelter
Register for
ActiveNet
Report a Concern
Recreation Center
407 School Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
715.258.4435
cityofwaupaca.org