POLK COUNTY WI

General Info

The first white explorers to venture to the St. Croix River area came in 1680. They were Daniel Graysolon and Sieur du Lhut, along with their fellow French-Canadian companions. Settlers to the area came as early as 1837, but it wasn’t until 1838 that the St. Croix Falls settlement began. Many early settlers were Scandinavian and selected Polk County because it resembled their native homeland. Polk County was established in 1853 and it was formed from what had previously been St. Croix County. As the railroad arrived in 1883, Polk County began to grow and communities formed near rivers and rail stations. Polk County was named after the eleventh U.S. President, James K. Polk. Today Polk County is home to approximately 41,319 residents.

Area & Trail Maps

General All Purpose Maps

Polk WI Map

Resident Guides

Great and useful info for the area.

Polk WI Guide

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Cities

All the cities in the county and links to their sites (if available)

Trail Information & Maps

Get all your trail info here. Atv, Bike, Snowmobile, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing and more.

Local Events

Get out and enjoy what Polk County has to offer

Residential Services

Need to know how to get ahold of certain services within Polk County? Here’s your go to spot.

Parks and Recreation

A nice central location to see all parks and recreational options are in Polk County.

Polk Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in this area local attractions look no further.

License Centers

Get your hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and other passes/licenses in these locations.

Hunting Seasons

Here’s the scoop on the hunting seasons for Polk County.

Trapping Seasons

All the trapping dates you’ll need to know are right here.

Fishing Seasons

Get your fishing on at the right time. Here are the details on the fishing seasons.

CITIES

Cities In Polk County

Not including unincorporated communities

Alden (town)
Amery (city)
Apple River (town)
Balsam Lake (town)
Balsam Lake (village)
Beaver (town)
Black Brook (town)
Bone Lake (town)
Centuria (village)

Clam Falls (town)
Clayton (town)
Clayton (village)
Clear Lake (town)
Clear Lake (village)
Dresser (village)
Eureka (town)
Farmington (town)
Frederic (village)

Garfield (town)
Georgetown (town)
Johnstown (town)
Laketown (town)
Lincoln (town)
Lorain (town)
Luck (town)
Luck (village)
McKinley (town)

Milltown (town)
Milltown (village)
Osceola (town)
Osceola (village)
St. Croix Falls (city)
St. Croix Falls (town)
Sterling (town)
Turtle Lake (village) (part; mostly in Barron County)
West Sweden (town)

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

Trail Information

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Polk County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.

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EVENTS

Local Events

If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.

Featured Events:

January

River Falls Community Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
Frederic Cutter & Sleigh Parade
Northern Lakes Center for the Arts | Amery
Fireman’s Oyster Supper | Clear Lake
Vinterfest at D.D. Kennedy Park | Amery
St. Joseph’s Ice Fishing Contest | Amery
WinterFest | Balsam Lake
Winter Fun Day | Frederic
Chateau St. Croix Renaissance Dinner | St. Croix Falls

February

March

Pancake Breakfast at Camp St. Croix
Spring Showcase | Hudson
St. Ann’s Flea Market | Turtle Lake
Maple Fest | Amery
Homestead Spring Craft & Bake Sale | Osceola

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Polk County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.

Administration (715) 485-9212
Aging & Disability Resource Center 485-8449
Corporation Counsel 485-9210
County Clerk 485-9226
Clerk of Circuit Court 485-9241
District Attorney 485-9231
Emergency Management 485-9280
Forestry Department 485-9265
Health Department 485-8500
Highway Department 485-8700
Human Services 485-8400

Information & Technology 485-9220
Land Information 485-9170
Land & Water Resources 485-8699
Parks, Buildings & Solid Waste 485-9294
Register of Deeds 485-9240
Register in Probate 485-9238
Sheriff 485-8300
Surveying 485-9260
Treasurer 485-9255
UW Extension 485-8600
Veteran Services 485-9243

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Polk Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in Polk County.

AFTON CRUISE LINES

3291 St. Croix Trail | Hudson | (651) 436-8883

ARCHIE MONTPETIT MEMORIAL ICE ARENA

529 Main St. | Somerset | (715) 247-4445

BASS LAKE CHEESE FACTORY

598 Valley View Trail | Somerset | (715) 247-5586

CHATEAU ST. CROIX WINERY & VINEYARD

1998 A State Rd. 87 | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-2566

CLEAR LAKE AREA MUSEUM

450 5th Ave. | Clear Lake | (715) 263-2042

EMILY OLSON HOUSE

408 River St. | Osceola | (715) 294-2480

FLOAT RITE PARK & AMPHITHEATRE

710 Spring St. | Somerset | (715) 247-3453

HOCKEY COMPLEX

1820 Hanley Rd. | Hudson | (715) 386-3535

NEW RICHMOND HERITAGE CENTER

110 Heritage Dr. | New Richmond | (715) 246-3276

NORTHERN LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS

113 Elm St. W | Amery | (715) 268-6811

OCTAGON HOUSE

1004 3rd St. | Hudson | (715) 386-2654

OSCEOLA & ST. CROIX VALLEY RAILWAY

114 Depot Rd. | Osceola | (715) 755-3750

PHIPPS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

109 Locust St. | Hudson | (715) 368-2305

POLK COUNTY MUSEUM

120 Main St. | Balsam Lake | (715) 485-9269

ST. CROIX ART BARN

1040 Oak Ridge Dr. | Osceola | (715) 294-2787

ST. CROIX FESTIVAL THEATRE

210 Washington St. N | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-3387

ST. CROIX OFF BROADWAY DINNER THEATRE

1616 Crest View Dr. | Hudson | (715) 386-2394

SOCCER COMPLEX

P.O. Box 671 | Hudson | (715) 381-7227

STONE SOUP GALLERY

225 Locust St. | Hudson | (715) 796-2221

WILLOW RIVER NATURE CENTER

1034 County Rd. A | Hudson | (715) 386-9340

PARKS AND RECREATION

Polk Parks and Recreation

*For more information on Polk County Parks, visit: http://www.co.polk.wi.us/parks/.

APPLE RIVER PARK

Located on 18 acres near the Apple River, Apple River Park features a campground, fishing pier, hiking trails, picnic shelter, grills and playground equipment. Located in Amery.

ATLAS PARK

Located near the Trade River and Long Trade Lake, Atlas Park features a boat launch with fishing pier, picnic shelters, grills, playground equipment and a ball field. Located in Luck.

BLACK BROOK PARK

Located near the Apple River, Black Brook Park features a dam, fishing pier, picnic areas, grills and playground equipment. Located in Amery.

DD KENNEDY ENVIRONMENTAL AREA

Located on 106 acres near the Balsam Branch, the DD Kennedy Environmental Area is a nature preserve featuring a dam, handicap accessible fishing pier, hiking trails, picnic shelters, playground equipment and an outdoor classroom. Located in Amery.

GARFIELD RECREATION AREA

Located on 188 acres, the Garfield Recreation Area features hiking trails and is open for hunting. Located in Garfield.

GLEN HILLS PARK

Located on 700 acres near Glen Lake, Glen Hills Park features a dam, campground, golf course, boat launch with fishing pier, hiking trails, picnic shelters, playground equipment, canoe and boat rentals and a swimming beach. Located in Glenwood City.

HOMESTEAD PARK

Located near Perch Lake, Homestead Park features a handicap accessible fishing pier, hiking trails, picnic areas, playground equipment, visitor center, canoe and boat rentals and scuba-diving facilities. Located in Hudson.

INTERSTATE PARK

Located on 805 acres near the Dalles and St. Croix Rivers, Interstate Park features a campground, boat launch with fishing pier, hiking trails, picnic areas and a swimming beach. Located in St. Croix Falls.

KINNICKINNIC COUNTY FOREST

Located on 80 acres, the Kinnickinnic County Forest features hiking trails and is open for hunting. Located in River Falls.

LOTUS PARK

Located on 18 acres near Lotus Lake, Lotus Park features a boat launch with fishing pier, picnic shelter and playground equipment. Located in Dresser.

PINE LAKE PARK

Located on 7 acres near Pine Lake, Pine Lake Park features a boat launch with fishing pier and a picnic shelter with grills. Located in Erin Prairie.

STANTON COUNTY FOREST

Located on 40 acres, the Stanton County Forest features hiking trails and is open for hunting. Located in Deer Park.

TROY PARK

Located on 7 acres near the St. Croix River, Troy Park features picnic areas with grills, swimming beach with beach house and horseshoe pits. Located in Troy.

WILLOW RIVER STATE PARK

Located on 2,891 acres near Little Falls Lake, Willow River State Park features a campground, boat launch, hiking trails, picnic areas, swimming beach and nature center. Located in Hudson.

LICENSES

License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and
snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System.
Online: dnr.wi.gov, Toll Free: 1 (888) 936-7463
Or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout Polk & St. Croix Counties:

AMERY

AMERY TRUE VALUE
180 Riverplace Mall | Amery | (715) 268-7170

LUCKY BAITS LLC
859 State Rd. 46 | Amery | (715) 268-6231

MORTS MARINA
826 121st St. | Amery | (715) 268-8422

BALDWIN

DNR SERVICE CENTER
890 Spruce St. | Baldwin | (715) 684-2914

GREGERSON HARDWARE
880 Cedar St. | Baldwin | (715) 684-3246

KWIK TRIP
940 Baldwin Plaza | Baldwin | (715) 684-5145

BALSAM LAKE

BALSAM LAKE HARDWARE
3907 Frontage Rd. | Balsam Lake | (715) 485-3267

HIGHWAY 46 STORE LLC
800 N State Rd. 46 | Balsam Lake | (715) 534-3682

JONZY MARKET
1043 185th Ave. | Balsam Lake | (715) 857-5753

PAP’S GENERAL STORE
1637 80th St. | Balsam Lake | (715) 268-8108

STOP A SEC
101 Main St. | Balsam Lake | (715) 485-3558

CENTURIA

BOBBERSTOP TACKLE SHOP
510 State Rd. 35 | Centuria | (715) 640-2248

CLAYTON

CLAYTON AMOCO
110 Hwy. 63 – P.O. Box 127 | Clayton | (715) 948-4252

LAKE MAGNOR STORE
764 Hwy. 63 | Clayton | (715) 948-2935

CLEAR LAKE

CLEAR LAKE TRUE VALUE
530 NW 3rd Ave. | Clear Lake | (715) 263-2375

CUSHING

STOP A SEC
2460 Old 87 | Cushing | (715) 648-5202

FREDERIC

CLAM FALLS BAR & GRILL
647 335th Ave. | Frederic | (715) 653-2518

GREAT NORTHERN OUTDOORS
P.O. Box 622 | Frederic | (715) 327-4471
HOLIDAY 78
410 Wisconsin Ave. S | Frederic | (715) 32-8187

GLENWOOD CITY

GLENWOOD HARDWARE
147 E Oak St. | Glenwood City | (715) 265-4871

HUDSON

CONSOLIDATED ENERGY GROUP
1088 County Rd. A | Hudson | (715) 386-8815

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE
100 2nd St. | Hudson | (715) 386-9491

LICENSE PLATES & TAGS RENEWALS LLC
2401 Monetary Blvd. Suite 2 | Hudson | (715) 386-5000

MILLS FLEET FARM HUDSON
1001 Industrial St. | Hudson | (715) 386-3281

MR. CONVENIENCE
606 Brakke Dr. | Hudson | (715) 381-1449

WALMART
222 Crest View Dr. | Hudson | (715) 386-1101

LUCK

PINE GROVE RESORT
1095 238th Ave. | Luck | (715) 857-5335

STOP A SEC
106 State Rd. 35 | Luck | (715) 472-8653

MILLTOWN

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE
101 State Hwy. 35W | Milltown | (715) 825-3535

NORTHBOUND SPORTS & LIQUOR
422 Main St. W | Milltown | (715) 825-3326

NEW RICHMOND

CENEX STATION
120 Meridian Dr. | New Richmond | (715) 246-9284

DOYLE’S FARM & HOME
560 Deere Dr. | New Richmond | (715) 246-6184

FAMILY FRESH MARKET
110 W 4th St.| New Richmond | (715) 246-2668

JOR-GAS II
1893 Hwy. 63 | New Richmond | (715) 246-0821

SKOGLUNDS CONOCO
753 Knowles Ave. N | New Richmond | (715) 246-4767

NEW RICHMOND CONTD.

WALMART SUPERCENTER
250 Richmond Way W | New Richmond | (715) 246-5509

OSCEOLA

BILL’S ACE HARDWARE
202 Chieftain St. | Osceola | (715) 294-3301

COTTOR GREEN PETRO PLUS
253 State Rd. 35 | Osceola | (715) 755-3501

MORKS BIG LAKE STORE
1838 60th Ave. | Osceola | (715) 294-2342

ROBERTS

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE
900 Division St. | Roberts | (715) 749-3388

ST. CROIX FALLS

DEER LAKE SPORTS
1766 Hwy. 8 | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-3313

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE
202 S Washington St. | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-3237

MARKETPLACE FOODS
2191 US Hwy. 8 | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-5178

ST. CROIX FALLS CONTD.

MAYNARDS AMOCO
2091 218th St. | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-5950

SKOGLUNDS CONOCO
1960 US Hwy. 8 | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-9080

ST. CROIX OUTDOORS
1298 198th St. | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-9515

WALMART STORE
2179 Hwy. 8 E | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-1399

SOMERSET

B & J SERVICE CENTER
410 Main St. | Somerset | (715) 247-3377

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE
121 Main St. | Somerset | (715) 247-3863

STAR PRAIRIE

HORSE CREEK STORE
2069 County Rd. X | Star Prairie | (715) 294-3410

RUSSELL’S SPORT N BIKE
703 Jewell St. | Star Prairie | (715) 248-3644

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CITIES

TRAILS

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EVENTS

Featured Events:

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

AREA ATTRACTIONS

AFTON CRUISE LINES

ARCHIE MONTPETIT MEMORIAL ICE ARENA

BASS LAKE CHEESE FACTORY

CHATEAU ST. CROIX WINERY & VINEYARD

CLEAR LAKE AREA MUSEUM

EMILY OLSON HOUSE

FLOAT RITE PARK & AMPHITHEATRE

HOCKEY COMPLEX

NEW RICHMOND HERITAGE CENTER

NORTHERN LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS

OCTAGON HOUSE

OSCEOLA & ST. CROIX VALLEY RAILWAY

PHIPPS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

POLK COUNTY MUSEUM

ST. CROIX ART BARN

ST. CROIX FESTIVAL THEATRE

ST. CROIX OFF BROADWAY DINNER THEATRE

SOCCER COMPLEX

STONE SOUP GALLERY

WILLOW RIVER NATURE CENTER

PARKS AND RECREATION

APPLE RIVER PARK

ATLAS PARK

BLACK BROOK PARK

DD KENNEDY ENVIRONMENTAL AREA

GARFIELD RECREATION AREA

GLEN HILLS PARK

HOMESTEAD PARK

INTERSTATE PARK

KINNICKINNIC COUNTY FOREST

LOTUS PARK

PINE LAKE PARK

STANTON COUNTY FOREST

TROY PARK

WILLOW RIVER STATE PARK

LICENSES

AMERY

BALDWIN

BALSAM LAKE

CENTURIA

CLAYTON

CLEAR LAKE

CUSHING

FREDERIC

GLENWOOD CITY

HUDSON

LUCK

MILLTOWN

NEW RICHMOND

NEW RICHMOND CONTD.

OSCEOLA

ROBERTS

ST. CROIX FALLS

ST. CROIX FALLS CONTD.

SOMERSET

STAR PRAIRIE

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