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Our indoor and outdoor spaces offer opportunities to enjoy nature, play, learn, and connect with each other.
Freedom Park is free to visit and open to the public. Building and restrooms are open seasonally.
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There’s a lot happening at the visitor center! Come and experience one of our many programs and events!
200 Monroe St. PO Box 22 Prescott WI 54021
Great River Road Visitor Center
Center Hours
May 1 to October 31
Monday = Closed
Tuesday to Saturday = 10am to 5pm
Sunday = 12pm to 5pm
Phone
(715) 262-0104
AMAZING Experiences await you at our park and center
A spectacular 4 acre park featuring; native pollinator gardens, butterfly/water garden with a butterfly bench. Seating that overlooks the mighty Mississippi river. It is dog friendly with many paths to walk on. And… it boasts the best sunsets in Prescott!
Outdoor spaces such as the Gazebo or Pavilion for picnics in the park.
A Bluff Walk running along the Mississippi featuring educational placards talking about river life and the migratory flyway zone which sees migrations of large birds such as Trumpeter Swans and Eagles.
A beautiful center that hosts a variety of activities such as small instructional areas on topics such as clamming/mussels, steamboats/logging, and eagles.
Our center hosts on average 50 events a year! A place for lifelong learners! Events are listed on our Events Tab at the top of the website.
Our center is also a travel center featuring brochures and maps specific to travel along the Great River Road! Come and pick-up a map or two!
7. Our park/center is in partnership with 2 National Parks; The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. You can get 2 passport stamps in our center!
8. A River Room Fine Art Gallery. This space is designed to feature and support local artists. Exhibits change monthly.
9. Outside art sculptures created by Mr. Dale Lewis - https://www.artistdalelewis.com/
10. A Children’s Corner featuring the Junior Ranger program. We give out badges for the 2 National Parks listed above.
11. A fantastic gift store. A place to find a little something to remind you of your time on the Great River Road. All profits go towards our summer work staff salaries!
12. A cozy fireplace to sit by and sip your favorite beverage. A place to rest and relax!
