Nelsonville
Community
Sanctuary
The Nelsonville Community Sanctuary was established in May 2017 thanks to the Anderson family, the Portage County Land Conservation Committee, Land and Water Conservation Fund, and the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund. Special thanks to Dave Mangin, the Land Acquisition Committee, and the Village of Nelsonville for their hard work and dedication. The Sanctuary is comprised of 37 acres of mixed upland forest, fallow field, bottomland forest and marsh, and 1200 feet of frontage on the Tomorrow River. Three springs and many acres of sensitive riparian habitat are protected by a wide buffer of woodland and meadow.
Nelsonville
Playground (The Nelsonville Commons)
The Playground is centered at the heart of the village and is comprised of vintage play equipment, a sledding hill, and a tennis court. The Parks Committee is currently focused on redeveloping this park into a safe and accessible space known as the Nelsonville Commons. Donations can be given through the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin here.
Lake Elaine
The Lake Elaine Beach is a quaint, “secret” swimming-hole.
