The Town of River Falls has many parks for you to explore. Parks to take the dog for a walk, have a picnic or play a round of disc golf. Click on each of the park dropdowns for descriptions to find what each park offers!
Park List
- 2.849 acres
- Summer: hiking/walking/jogging around the path; view wildflower blooms; bird watching
- Winter: hiking/walking/jogging, cross country skiing and snow shoeing
N8471 1015th Street (Birch Cliff Drive)
- 8.86 acres of managed natural land
- Summer: Steep hiking trails, scenic overlooks
W9342 830th Avenue (Halverson Lane)
Halverson Park is 5.24 acres of managed natural area containing
woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife. A spring fed creek, Chub Creek runs
through the park cutting the property into two distinct areas, an upper
woodland area containing many full grown oak trees and the lower
grassy wetland area with many varieties of wildflowers.
- Summer: Hiking/walking/jogging; Bird and wildlife watching
- Winter: Hiking/walking/jogging; cross country skiing/snowshoeing
W10353 880th Street
Hillwood Park is a 6.59 acre Neighborhood Park of managed natural land, with the Mann Valley Creek along the east side. Private property surrounds the park. The main entrance is along 880th Street, also known as Hillwood Drive. A natural grass trail has been created making a .6 mile loop from the entrance. A park sign and split rail fence identify the only entrance to the park. The park is abundant with wildlife and many species of wild flowers. Mann Valley Creek has trout activity in the spring and summer when water levels are higher. The Park is open year round for hiking, cross country skiing, or snow shoeing. The park has a picnic table and benches along the trail.
- Summer: Hiking/walking/jogging; bird watching; viewing the wild flower blooms
- Winter: hiking/walking/jogging; cross country skiing and snowshoeing
Hillwood Park has local residents helping with the upkeep, maintenance, and protection of the park.
Rocky Branch Park is a 13.7 acre Community Park kept in its natural state with the Rocky Branch Creek running through it. The Rocky Branch Creek is a year round, spring fed creek, designated an active trout stream as referenced by the Pierce County Outdoor Recreation Plan. The City of River Falls controls the Creek bottom on both ends of the Town park. The area is abundant with many species of wildlife: blue herons, pheasants, ducks, geese, deer and trout are commonly observed. The park is bordered by steep bluffs covered with many different varieties of trees on both sides and two active beaver dams.
Summer: Hiking/walking/jogging; wildlife watching; bird watching
Winter: Hiking/walking/jogging; cross country skiing and snowshoeing
W9701 818th Avenue
South Ridge is 8.19 acres of managed natural land. The Park is surrounded by private property. Access to the park is limited by a very steep hike up a natural trail on the bluff side. Hikers will be rewarded by scenic views of the surrounding area.
Summer: Hiking/walking/jogging; viewing the wild flower blooms; bird watching; scenic overlooks
Winter: Hiking/walking/jogging; show shoeing; scenic overlooks
N8117 940th Street
South Valley Park is a 2.15 acre (2.86 acres including road easement) Neighborhood Park located on the South end of the South Valley Sub-division. The park features a sandlot ball field and open space with a soccer goal and a trail. This trail creates a 1 ¼ mile loop. Maple trees, spruce trees and sand cherry shrubs have been planted in the park.
Summer: sandlot ball field; 1/2 soccer field with goal; hiking/walking/jogging
Winter: hiking/walking/jogging; cross country skiing and show shoeing
