Tag Archives: Parks and Recreation

Galentine’s Day: No Boys Allowed

When I think back to grade school, Valentine’s Day was one of the best days of the year. I looked forward to it the second the post-Christmas buzz wore off. Now that I’m in college (and single), my feelings have completely changed. For a while, I was confused why my opinion toward this holiday of love had shifted. If the ... Read More »

The Parking Stall Remix: Adventure Tours Style

On Sept. 17 the downtown area of Stevens Point experienced a new way to appreciate the outdoors with the event called Main Street Parks. Instead of using the street space of parking stalls to park a car, Adventure Tours of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point instead built scenes unlike any other with the paved space. Adventure Tours has been an ... Read More »

Parks and Recreation Maintains Ice Rinks During Warm Weather

People who enjoy winter sports may be disappointed with this year’s winter weather.  Snowfall is down and temperatures have been warmer than last season, but skaters continue to enjoy public rinks in Stevens Point. The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department builds and maintains four rinks within the city in hopes that skaters can enjoy them all season long. Some of the largest ... Read More »