Welcome to Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin
Explore Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin — your guide to local businesses, outdoor recreation, riverfront trails, cranberry agriculture, history, and Wood County services.
📇 Business Directory
Directory for dining, tavern hospitality, trade services, forestry, and local government in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
🏛️ Town Resources
Local municipal offices, public services, community contacts, and essential local information.
📜 Town History
Situated along the Wisconsin River in Wood County, Wisconsin Rapids was originally settled as two distinct towns, Grand Rapids and Centralia, which merged in 1900 under the name Grand Rapids before being renamed Wisconsin Rapids in 1920. Driven by the river's timber power, the city grew into a world-renowned paper manufacturing center and a premier hub for Wisconsin's thriving cranberry agricultural industry.
🌲 Outdoor Recreation Guide
Enjoy world-class outdoor recreation, scenic waterfall trails, county ATV/UTV routes, trout fishing streams, and local parks.