Ojibwa Park, a Wisconsin Metro and City Parks located near Hayward

OJIBWA PARK

OJIBWA PARK
Ojibwa, Wisconsin 54862

(lat:45.805 lon:-91.0892)

Phone: 715.266.4106
Reservations: 715.266.7924

The Park is comprised of 366 acres of forest bordered by the Chippewa River on the north and the Tuscobia State Trail on the South.

The Park consists of a camping area with 16 camper sites, 3 tent sites, several picnic areas and a small stream and pond. An RV dump station, drinking water and pit toilets are available. Newly completed 2010 one mile hiking / 1.5 mile cross country ski trail are wonderful additions to this park. Hike the one mile Turkey Feather Nature trail which provides tree and plant identification in a wonderful setting adjacent to the Chippewa River. A level trail with boardwalks, easy to walk, except for one set of stairs, so not completely handicap accessible A 1.5 mile cross country ski trail has been developed beside this hiking trail on the north side of Hwy 70 in this park, there is a connecting trail from the camping circle to the hiking/ski trail.

History of the Area

Ojibwa Park was established in 1932 by a gift to the people of the State of Wisconsin from Mr. Mrs. Robert W. Baird, Ojibwa Sales Co., and Northern States Power Company.

Ojibwa Roadside State Park was developed and operated by the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources. In 1981, the Winter Area Lions Club assumed maintenance and operating responsibilities of the Park. In 1990, the ownership of the Park was transferred to the Township of Ojibwa.

Location

Ojibwa Park is located near Hayward

Nearby Parks

Eddy Creek State Wildlife Management Area

Weirgor Springs State Wildlife Area

Silvernail State Wildlife Management Area

Beverly Lake State Wildlife Management Area

Chief River State Wildlife Management Area

Callahan-Mud Lake State Wildlife Management Area

Flambeau River State Forest

Grindstone Creek State Wildlife Management Area

Day Use Area

There is a large stone pavilion in the Park that can be reserved for a $35 per day fee. The pavilion is often used for large groups, picnics, receptions, and other celebrations. If not reserved, the pavilion is open for public use. Firewood is available at a minimal charge.

Trails

There is a trail connecting the parking area with the Tuscobia State Trail, which is a popular ATV, snowmobile and mountain bike trail. This trail is 74 miles long, running from Tuscobia near Rice Lake to the City of Park Falls on an old abandoned C NW Railroad corridor.

The trail is operated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as an ATV facility from April 15 to November 15 and as a snowmobile trail during the winter months. The Price County Part of the Trail is Closed November 15th December 15th. The west parking lot of the Ojibwa Park is kept plowed during the winter for snowmobilers' access.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

October 15 Beautifully restored & improved by Matayas

Gorgeous park with a lot of recent upgrades, improvements and restorations. Quiet, like a park SHOULD be, but still in easy reach of the tourist spots. Our kids loved the little bridge over the stream.