Located in Central Wisconsin, Wisconsin Rapids is a dynamic, progressive city. It's thriving cultural community, award-winning schools, and diverse social climate are complemented by easy access to Stevens Point, Wausau, Nekoosa, and other areas.

Below is a Community Guide for visitors to see what Central Wisconsin has to offer.

EDUCATION

There are 4 high schools, 23 grade schools & middle schools (including public & parochial), and 1 technical college. The nearest university is UW Stevens Point, which is approximately 20 miles from Wisconsin Rapids.

Mid-State Technical College www.mstc.edu
Nekoosa Schools www.nekoosaschools.org
Port Edwards Schools www.pesd.k12.wi.us
Wisconsin Rapids Parochial Schools www.wracs.org
Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools www.wrps.org

RECREATION

The Wisconsin Rapids Area features the recreational options of the Wisconsin River for water sports, fishing, sailing, and nature watching. The area also boasts many natural lakes and thousands of acres of public land, bicycle trails, Youth Programs, many parks and recreation programs for residents and visitors, hotels and convention facilities and our Visitor and Convention Bureau. www.visitwisrapids.com

RELIGION

An up-to-date listing of Churches can be obtained from the Heart of Wisconsin, 1120 Lincoln Street, (715) 423-1830 or www.visitwisrapids.com

HEALTH

Riverview Hospital - 410 Dewey Street - 715-423-6060
Riverview Physician Services - 420 Dewey Street - 715-422-7750
Doctors Clinic - 420 Dewey Street - 715-423-0122
McDonough Orthopedic & Sport Medicine - 410 Dewey Street - 715-421-5257
Wisconsin River Orthopedics, Ltd. - 140 24th Street South- 715-424-1881

DINING

Many area restaurants from casual dining to fine dining and all types of cuisine. www.visitwisrapids.com