Preserved for Generations: A Century of the Marathon County Parks System

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Woodson History Center, Second Floor Exhibition Space

This exhibit explores the history of the Marathon County Parks System over the last century since it's creation. The development of this systems of parks, created and maintained for the whole County, would prove to be a wise investment for the future of Marathon County and it's people.

Not only have the parks preserved the natural beauty of Northcentral Wisconsin, the parks have also changed to fit the needs of generations of park-goers over the years, to become important cultural spaces as well. Parks have long provided public places for picnics and gatherings, and have also become important centers of recreation.

This exhibit explores the stories of the Marathon County Parks and the people who made and have enjoyed the parks over the last century.

Funding for this exhibit provided by the Wausau and Marathon County Parks Foundation and the Dream Fund of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, in memory of Bill Creske.