POLK COUNTY WI

General Info

The first 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 44,977 residents.

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Cities

All cities in Polk County and links to their sites (if available).

Trail Information & Maps

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Local Events

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Residential Services

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

Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in Polk County, look no further.

Parks and Recreation

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

License Centers

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

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CITIES

Cities In Polk County

*Including unincorporated communities.

County Website: www.polkcountywi.gov

CITIES

Amery
St. Croix Falls

VILLAGES

Balsam Lake (County Seat)
Centuria
Clayton
Clear Lake
Dresser
Frederic
Luck
Milltown
Osceola
Turtle Lake (mostly in Barron County)

TOWNS

Alden
Apple River
Balsam Lake
Beaver
Black Brook
Bone Lake
Clam Falls
Clayton
Clear Lake
Eureka
Farmington
Garfield

TOWNS (cont’d.)

Georgetown
Johnstown
Laketown
Lincoln
Lorain
Luck
McKinley
Milltown
Osceola
St. Croix Falls
Sterling
West Sweden

TRAILS

ORV, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

*More Trail Information

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Polk County has a wide variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. From off-roading, snowmobiling, hiking, skiing, equestrian trails and more, we’ve gathered information on the trails’ locations for your convenience. If you happen to know of any we missed, please pass them on to us. Also, remember to be responsible while using the trails.

EVENTS

Local Events

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

JANUARY

Annual Fireman’s Oyster and French Dip Supper Clear Lake
St. Joseph’s Annual Ice Fishing Contest Amery

FEBRUARY

WinterFest Balsam Lake
Luck Winter Carnival & Parade
Candle Light Ski St. Croix Falls
Osceola Firefighters Ball
Big Lake Fishing Contest Osceola
Cocoa Crawl Osceola

MARCH

MapleFest at Glenna Farms Amery

APRIL

Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast Amery
Amery’s Bunny Bash
Dresser Easter Egg Hunt
Earth Day Clean Up Area Wide
Queen for a Day Clear Lake

MAY

Spring Art Tour Amery
East Immanuel Lutheran Church Memorial Day Dinner Amery
Memorial Day Ceremony Amery
Annual Memorial 4×4 Total Off Road Rally Dresser
Memorial Total Off-Road Rally St. Croix Falls
Taste of the St. Croix Valley
St. Croix Falls Farmers Market (May-Oct, Saturdays)
American Legion Smelt Fry Turtle Lake
Demolition Derby Clear Lake
Spring Art Tour Osceola
Special Train Trips Osceola (May-Oct, Weekends)

JUNE

Amery Farmers Market (June-Oct, Mon & Sats)
Amery Art & Craft Fair
Music on the River Amery
Rhubarb Fest Osceola
Beer & Wine Tasting Train Osceola (June-Sept, Weekends)
Clayton Cheese Days Clayton
Hippie Craft & Vendor Event Clayton
Womens Club Art & Craft Fair Clayton
Frederic Family Days
Heritage Days Clear Lake
Kick Off to Summer Party Clear Lake
Annual Fisherman’s Party Milltown
American Cancer Relay for Life St. Croix Falls
Music on the Overlook St. Croix Falls (Jun-Aug, Fridays)
Father’s Day Excursions Taylor Falls
Wolf Creek Festival St. Croix Falls
Amery Fly-In Pancake Breakfast
Amery Women’s Club Art & Craft Fair

JULY

Wanderoos Independence Day Celebration Amery
Amery Fireworks Spectacular
Friends & Fireworks Amery
4th of July Amery Boat Parade
Freedom Festival Balsam Lake
Balsam Lake Freedom Fest 5K Run/Walk
Lucky Days Festival Luck
4th of July Parade & Fireworks Clam Falls
InterCounty Fair Turtle Lake
Wannigan Days St. Croix Falls
Polk County Fair St. Croix Falls
The 4th at Big Rock Creek St. Croix Falls
Indianhead Gem & Mineral Show Frederic

AUGUST

Charles E. Lewis Day Lewis
Cars, Crafts & Rock-n-Roll in the Park Turtle Lake
Moon Lake Threshing Bee Turtle Lake
Cushing Fun Day & Adult Soap Box Derby
Amery’s Price is Right
Corn-on-the-Curb Days, Carnival, Car Show, Pet Parade & Demo Derby Balsam Lake
Frederic Meat Raffle

SEPTEMBER

Amery Fall Festival
Apple River Quilt Guild Show Amery
The River Road Hwy. 87 Ramble Cushing
Baker Orchard Art Festival Centuria
Annual Osceola Community Fair
Wheels & Wings Car, Motorcycle & Air Show Osceola
Osceola Parade
Osceola Harvest Bazaar at Millpond Park

OCTOBER

Pumpkin Train Osceola
Autumn Fest Art & Craft Fair St. Croix Falls
Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon Luck
Halloween Parade Luck
Valley Brew Fest Osceola
Business Trick or Treat Amery

NOVEMBER

Country Christmas Turtle Lake (Nov-Dec)
Doe on the Go Osceola

DECEMBER

Cozy Country Christmas Centuria
Chamber Christmas Turtle Lake
Community Tree Lighting Clayton
Christmas Tree Lighting Frederic
Holly Jolly Stroll, Light up the Town & Fire Dept. Chili Feed Amery
Holiday Experience Luck
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Clear Lake
Light Up Osceola

Events are subject to change.

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

County Residential Services

Contact information for all-purpose residential needs.

Administration & Finance (715) 485-9212
Aging & Disability Resource Center (877) 485-2372
Corporation Counsel (715) 485-9210
County Clerk (715) 485-9209
Clerk of Circuit Court (715) 485-9299
District Attorney (715) 485-9231
EMERGENCY 911
Emergency Management (715) 485-9280

Forestry Department (715) 485-9265
Health Department (715) 485-8400
Highway Department (715) 485-8700
Human Services / Public Health (715) 485-8400
Information & Technology (715) 485-9220
Land Information (715) 485-8631
Land & Water Resources (715) 485-8644
Parks &Trails (715) 485-8723

Register of Deeds (715) 485-9252
Register in Probate (715) 485-9238
Sheriff (715) 485-8332
Solid Waste & Recycling (715) 483-1088
Surveying (715) 485-9260
Treasurer (715) 485-9255
UW Extension (715) 485-8600
Veteran Services (715) 485-9243

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Polk County Area Attractions

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

BAKER ORCHARD
1594 WI-35 | Centuria | (763) 439-9535

BIG ROCK CREEK
1674 WI-87 | St. Croix Falls | (715) 501-8172

CHATEAU ST. CROIX WINERY & VINEYARD
1998 State Rd. 87 | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-2556

CLEAR LAKE AREA MUSEUM
450 5th Ave. | Clear Lake | (715) 263-3050

DANCING DRAGONFLY WINERY
2013 120th Ave | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-9463

DEER LAKE WINERY
1721 US-8 | St. Croix Falls | (715) 222-1221

DEMULLING FARMS
466 240th St. | Osceola

EMILY OLSON HOUSE
408 River St. | Osceola | (715) 513-6399

FAWN DOE ROSA WILDLIFE EDUCATIONAL PARK
2131 Hwy. 8 | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-3772

FROST! ESCAPE ROOM
102 N Washington St. | St. Croix Falls

GLENNA FARMS
1333 120th St. | Amery | (715) 268-4702

ICE AGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER
1275 Hwy. 35 | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-3747

MT. CROIX KART & PUTT
1971 US-8 | St. Croix Falls | (715) 747-8684

NEUMANN FARMS
2277 40th Ave. | Osceola | (715) 417-1816

NORTHERN LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS
113 Elm St. W | Amery | (715) 268-6811

OSCEOLA & ST. CROIX VALLEY RAILWAY
114 Depot Rd. | Osceola | (651) 228-0263

OSCEOLA LANES
104 N Cascade St. | Osceola | (715) 294-2275

WILBERG MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC LIBRARY OF OSCEOLA
310 Chieftain St. | Osceola | (715) 294-2310

OSCEOLA WHEELS AND WINGS
495 North Cascade St. | Osceola | (317) 965-3578

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

QUARTER MOON ACRES
1347 55th Ave. | Amery | (715) 554-0748

ST. CROIX ART BARN
1040 Oak Ridge Dr. | Osceola | (715) 294-2787

ST. CROIX FALLS CINEMA
2179 E US-8 | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-9785

ST. CROIX FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
230 Washington St. | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-1777

ST. CROIX FESTIVAL THEATRE
125 N Washington St. | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-3387

ST. CROIX NATIONAL RIVERWAY VISITOR CENTER
401 N Hamilton St. | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-2274

ST. CROIX PICKLEBALL & RECREATIONAL SPORTS FACILITY
1330 220th St. | St. Croix Falls | (612) 860-3184

ST. CROIX SKATEPARK
1379 WI-35 | St. Croix Falls

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

ST. CROIX VALLEY SENIOR CENTER
140 N Washington St. | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-1901

STRAIGHT LAKE STATE PARK
2700 120th St. | Luck | (715) 483-3747

TRAP ROCK BREWING COMPANY
520 S Blanding Woods Rd. | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-1338

TROLLHAUGEN OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA & ADVENTURE PARK
2232 100th Ave. | Dresser | (715) 755-2955 & (651) 433-5141

WILKE GLEN AND CASCADE FALLS
101 N Cascade St. | Osceola

PARKS AND RECREATION

Polk Parks and Recreation

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

APPLE RIVER PARK

1040 Mains Crossing Ave. | Amery
Located on 18 acres near the Apple River, Apple River Park features a campground, fishing pier, hiking trails, picnic shelter, grills and playground equipment.

ATLAS PARK

2108 295th Ave. / County Rd. B | Luck
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.

BLACK BROOK PARK

376 115th St. | Amery
Located near the Apple River, Black Brook Park features a dam, fishing pier, picnic areas, grills and playground equipment.

DD KENNEDY ENVIRONMENTAL AREA

1459 Kennedy Mill Ave. | Amery
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.

GARFIELD TOWN PARK & BOAT LAUNCH

776 130th St. | Amery
Located on 133 acres, the Garfield Town Park features a boat launch, playground, pavilions & picnic tables, restrooms & hiking trails.

ICE AGE TRAIL

The trailhead is located off of Hwy. 67. The trail is open for hiking, backpacking and snowshoeing year round. The entire route is about 1,200 miles long. Located in Eagle.

INTERSTATE PARK

1275 WI-35 | St. Croix Falls | (715) 483-3747
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.

LIONS PARK

Hwy. 87 N | St. Croix Falls
The park contains a public boat launch, picnic tables, playground and barbecue grills.

LOTUS LAKE COUNTY PARK

2142 90th Ave. | Osceola
Located on 18 acres near Lotus Lake, Lotus Park features a boat launch with fishing pier, picnic shelter and playground equipment.

MC KENZIE CREEK WILDLIFE AREA

Frederic | (888) 936-7463
Located on 5,497 acres one-half mile south of Clam Falls on 60th or 68th Street, off Highway I. It has rolling upland aspen, oak, maple forest, lowland forest, trout stream, lakes, tamarack/black spruce bog and spruce plantation.

MICHAEL SEVERSEN MEMORIAL OVERLOOK PARK

N. River St. & N. Washington | St. Croix Falls

OAKEY PARK

400 7th Ave. | Osceola
The park features picnic tables, baseball fields, playground & public restrooms.

RCU SPORT COURT & JEFF MEYER PUBLIC FITNESS TRAIL

2600 65th Ave. | Osceola

SCHILLBERG PARK

Education Ave. | Osceola

ST. CROIX SKATEPARK

1379 WI-35 | St. Croix Falls
A concrete skatepark with quarter pipes, rails, a bowl and pumptrack.

STRAIGHT LAKE STATE PARK

2700 120th St. | Luck | (715) 483-3747
The park is adjacent to the state wildlife area, providing over 4,000 acres at Straight Lake. Located 12 miles north of St. Croix Falls.

WHITE PINE PARK

501 E. Kentucky St. | St. Croix Falls

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 County:

AMERY

AMERY COUNTRY STORE
554 State Rd. 46 | (715) 268-7482

AMERY EXPRESS
210 S Keller Ave. | (715) 268-5872

D CAV LLC SPORTS AND MORE
319 Keller Ave S. | (715) 268-8685

BALSAM LAKE

BALSAM LAKE HARDWARE
907 Frontage Rd. | (715) 485-3267

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

BALSAM LAKE LUCKY SEVEN #43
101 Main St. | (715) 368-2195

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

CLAYTON

CLAYTON BP
110 Hwy. 63 | (715) 948-4252

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

CLEAR LAKE

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

CUSHING

LUCKY SEVEN #42
2460 Old 87 | (715) 368-2192

DRESSER

DRESSER FOOD AND LIQUOR
115 State Rd. 35 S | (715) 494-1755

FREDERIC

CIRCLE K #2746192
410 Wisconsin Ave. S | (715) 327-8187

LUCK

LUCK LUCKY SEVEN #40
106 State Rd. 35 | (715) 721-4340

MILLTOWN

CIRCLE K #2746013
101 State Hwy. 35W | (715) 825-3535

IRLBECK OUTDOORS
422 Main St. W | (715) 825-3326

OSCEOLA

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

ST. CROIX FALLS

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

CIRCLE K #2746192
202 S Washington St. | (715) 483-3237

CIRCLE K #2746419
2091 Glacier Dr. | (715) 483-5950

SPEEDWAY #7842
1960 US Hwy. 8 | (715) 483-9080

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

WALMART STORE # 2421
2212 Glacier Dr. | (715) 483-1399

TURTLE LAKE

TURTLE LAKE-CENEX
630 US Hwy. 8 | (715) 986-4750

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