Wheaton Park Winter Activities Spotlight: The weather has certainly thrown some curve balls over the last couple weeks and with the cold weather we were able to make ice in Wheaton Park this year. So if you are looking for winter activities come out to Wheaton Park 40th Street Entrance and take part in the winter activities available for all ages.  Ice Skating – Rink is open for the season and located next to 40th Street parking lot Sledding and Snowboarding – Follow our trail map and trail signs from the 40th Street parking lot Walking/Snowshoeing Trails Snowmobile Trail Access Don’t have a sled for sledding?  Feel free to use one from our sled borrowing station.    At this time we would also like to thank the following business and groups for helping provide these recreational opportunities and amenities in the Town of Wheaton.  #community Solhawk Dairy – Providing ice rink liner. Park Volunteers – Rolling out ice rink liner and getting it set for water.  Also shoveling the ice rink. Wheaton Fire & Rescue – Handling water needs for the ice rink. BSA Troop 71 Elk Mound Eagle Scout Grady Larson – Adding the sled borrowing station and bench seating for sledding hill viewers. Girl Scout Troop 3365 Elk Mound – Adding bench seating for ice rink viewers. Wheaton Knight Riders – Signing snowmobile trail access in the park. Interested in volunteering to help keep the ice rink clear of snow this season?  Email wheatonpark@gmail.com or call Ken Books at 715-874-6414   Sledding Hill   Ice Rink   Wheaton Park Map   All of these winter activities are done from our 40th Street park entrance.  Click to go to Google Maps  

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Water Test Kits Available Reminder

Groundwater is one of Wheaton’s most valuable resources.  Reminder water test kits will be available for $10.00 for nitrate testing or see below for free opportunity.  Residents can choose if they want to test for additional chemicals.

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In partnership with Chippewa County Public Health

Free Onsite Nitrate Screening Option!

 

Use any container (preferably glass)

Let water run until cold (~5 min)

Collect sample (~ 8oz.)

Bring sample to testing site

Sample must be collected within 24 hours of event

 

If the onsite result is 8 PPM or above a free test will be provided for you.

 

Other test kits will be available for purchase:

bacteria, manganese, lead, and arsenic.

 

WHEN:  Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 8:00AM – 1:00PM

 

LOCATION:  Wheaton Town Hall @ 4975 County Hwy T  Chippewa Falls

 

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE:  Chippewa County Treasurer or bring exact cash.  No change will be available.