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Recreational opportunities abound in Clintonville for visitors and residents alike to enjoy their free time. No matter the season there is something for everyone.  Wildlife/Fishing     City Parks     Golf Course   Historical Sights Wildlife/Fishing Pigeon River Five miles long, flowing southwest through the center of Clintonville. Fish species: small mouth bass, northern pike, pan fish, and forage species. Access for fishing and boating are available at several points in the area. Pigeon Lake A 218 acre impoundment created by a dam on the Pigeon River, located directly northwest of Clintonville.  Fish species: northern pike, large mouth bass, blue gill, black crappie, rock bass, pumpkinseed, bullhead, and white sucker. Boat access available at several  points. Woodland and Wetlands Woodlands are located within the city primarily along the banks of the Pigeon River. Around the city, woodlands are located primarily north and south of the Pigeon Lake. Identified as a high value wildlife area in east central Wisconsin. Navarino Wildlife Area 1,000 of the 16,000 acres of the wildlife area extends into northeastern Waupaca County. Provides excellent habitat for waterfowl and forest game. Hunting, hiking, and cross country ski trails, nature center.  City Parks Walter A. Olen Park 35 acres, largest park in Clintonville, located east of the central business area. The Pigeon River flows through the center of the park. The park includes: three shelters (one enclosed), bathrooms, playground equipment, picnic tables,  baseball diamond with night lighting, two tennis courts with night lighting,  and ice rink with warming house (during winter).  Bucholtz Park 24 acres located at the east end of First Street. Three softball diamonds with bleachers and night lighting. Picnic area includes tables, grills, barbecue pit, three open-sides shelters, bathrooms, swimming and  wading pools, playground equipment, tennis courts, and sand volleyball courts. Pickeral Point 9 acres located on the Pigeon Lake off Eighth Street. Barrier free, fully accessible pier and boat launch facility. Area includes: picnic tables, nature trail, 20 station fitness trail, 1.1 mile exercise trail, playground and basketball hoop.   Neighborhood Parks There are currently 8 parks located in various neighborhoods Golf Courses Clintonville Riverside Golf Club Privately owned 18 hole course. Open to the public seven days a week. Restricted hours on Wednesday and Thursday. 715-823-2992 Perry's Landing Privately owned 18 hole course located at the junction of Hwy 45 & 110 on Mavis Road in Marion. 715-754-5667 or 877-958-4653 Historical Sights Pioneer Park Operated by the Clintonville Historical Society. Open Sundays and holidays during the summer, 1-4 p.m.  The park features:    History House, a two story frame built in 1861 housed the first town hall and fire department.  Doty-Besserdich House, made of cord or stonewood walls with pieces piled on top of each other, held together by mortar. Ralph Denn, Stavemaker Cabin, Built in 1869 by Ralph Denn to serve as his stave-making factory and home. Stone Collection, 8 stones with a remarkable past. They have been gathered from the roads and quarries around Jerusalem as well as Yellowstone National Park, the Dakota Badlands, and the Arizona Petrified Forest. In the center of the collection stands a section of the Great Wall of China. One of the most unique collections of stones in the United States. Four-Wheel Drive Museum Adjacent to W.A. Olen Park. Site of the famous four-wheel drive cars and trucks first invented in Clintonville. Open weekends during the summer. Group tours may by arranged by calling FWD Corp. (715)823-2141.