FRIENDS OF READFIELD PARK - SUPPORTING THE CALEDONIA PARK SYSTEM
FRIENDS OF READFIELD PARK - SUPPORTING THE CALEDONIA PARK SYSTEM
Friends of Readfield Park is a 501(c)3 that works with the Town of Caledonia, Waupaca County to enhance the community park system.
GRUETZMACHER PARK
The 47-acre Gruetzmacher Park is a transformative community initiative designed to create a vibrant, multi-use public space that will support the physical, mental, and social well being of residents of all ages. Every aspect of Gruetzmacher Park has been intentionally designed to encourage active lifestyles, healthy habits, and environmental education for generations to come.
Developed on donated farmland, the park combines recreation, nature, and community gathering spaces to create a destination for community.
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Upcoming projects (2025-2026)
Four-season pavilion with a capacity for 130 people, featuring a portico with a fireplace for winter and a patio for outdoor seating
Playground
Pickleball courts
2.5 miles of safe off-road walking and biking trails
Bicycle pump track and skills course
Sledding hill
Pond, restored wetlands, native prairie, and woodlands
Maintenance garage
Paved parking facilities
Future Enhancements
Adult fitness equipment
Splash pad
Disc golf course
Addition pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts
Park-Wide Landscaping Improvements
READFIELD PARK
Readfield Park, located next to Readfield Elementary School, is the hub of life in the Town of Caledonia hosting DMR Softball and community events. Exciting improvements have been completed over the past few years improving what the park has to offer: an expanded playground, outdoor restrooms, a half-mile walking/biking trail around the perimeter of the park and school, a storage building, and new landscaping.
PAGEL PIER
In 2024, a new pier was added at the end of Rawhide Rd. This new park offers water access, a fishing pier, and picnic tables. The pier serves an important role in protecting the dry hydrant pipes that are located below the pier.
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The Town of Caledonia is committed to funding park improvements without the use of tax dollars, making Friends of Readfield Park essential in the process.
Friends of Readfield Park is a non-profit group of volunteers. If you're interested in joining, please attend a Friends of Readfield Park meeting listed on our Facebook Page.
Friends of Readfield Park is located in the town of Caledonia, in Waupaca County, WI.