Nature Activities in New London

Nature Activities in the New London Area

Hatten Park
801 Werner-Allen Blvd.
New London, WI 54961

Named after William Hatten, a prominent lumber company owner and major contributor to the park. This park boasts of 120 wooded acres with nature and cross-country ski trails. The park offers shelter rentals, playgrounds, basketball court, ball fields, tennis courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and a disk golf course. Handicap accessible. Restrooms available. Park Info.

Memorial Park
800 Montgomery St.
New London, WI 54961

This spacious park boasts 13 acres on the banks of the Wolf River and has a resident osprey that returns each spring. The facility offers a shelter, restrooms, playground, ball fields and volleyball courts. There’s a 9-11 memorial and is adjacent to New London Skate Park and the Heritage Historical Village. Handicap accessible.
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Mosquito Hill Nature Center
N3880 Rogers Rd.
New London, WI 54961

Inside the center you will find a selection of natural history displays, exhibit areas, an art gallery, a library, an auditorium, and classrooms. Three miles of developed hiking trails includes several prairie trails and a loop to the top of Mosquito Hill where there are inspiring scenic overlooks. During the winter snow season there are five miles of snowshoe trails and one un-groomed cross-country skiing trail. The center is located just two miles East of New London off of Highway S (in Outagamie County). more

Mukwa Wildlife Area
Cty. Hwy. X
New London, WI 54961

This 1,500 acre marshland located just west of New London is famous for the annual migration of Walleye,White Bass, Catfish and spawning Sturgeon along its river banks. Outdoor enthusiasts can also observe duck, pheasant, deer and turkey in their natural habitat.

Pfeifer Park
509 Burton St.
New London, WI 54961

Named after Dr. Fred Pfeifer, who developed the American Water Spaniel breed, this 9.4 acre park offers many leisure opportunities. Enjoy a peaceful walk along the shady banks of the Embarrass River or play a few games of tennis. Additional amenities include a playground, ball fields, basketball court and restrooms. Handicap accessible. Park Info.

Riverside Park
1215 W. Wolf River Ave.
New London, WI 54961

Enjoy a stroll through this 5 acre park on the shady banks of the Wolf River. Amenities of the park include boat launches, docks, vehicle / boat trailer parking, shelter and year-round restrooms. In winter, enjoy the lighted sledding hill and ice rink. Many of New London’s fine restaurants are within walking distance. Handicap accessible.
Park Info.

View Ridge Natural Area
Allcan Rd.
New London, WI 54961

Located just east of New London, this rustic park offers 34 acres of undeveloped forestry. For the adventurous hiker, this rugged terrain offers unlimited hiking experiences. In addition, there is a variety of native birds for watchers to observe. Scenic vantage points abound for nature photographers. Park Info.

Winter Recreation

When the snow flies, New London has motel & restaurant access to a comprehensive network of groomed snowmobile trails. You can also find opportunity for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. There is also an ice rink, and a sledding hill that is great for snowtubing. more

Wolf River Shoreline Fishing Area
Highway 45 by-pass
New London, WI 54961

Take pleasure in a day of fishing at this 2 acre park just south of New London. This location offers a quiet, backwater setting excellent for pan fish and Northern Pike. Try to catch the “big one” from the available fishing deck. Picnic on the rustic shore of the Wolf River. Park Info.

Wolf River Sturgeon Trail
West of New London on Cty. Hwy. X
New London, WI 54961

This beautifully landscaped, blacktopped 1600 foot Wolf River trail is a favorite vantage point for people to closely observe Wisconsin’s oldest and largest fish. Each spring when water temperatures reach the desired 52 - 54 degrees, the Sturgeon begin their spawning ritual on the rip-rapped shoreline. Sturgeon Spawning Info