The Cities of Wisconsin Rapids & Marshfield of Wood County were ranked 14th in America, 3rd in the Midwest and 1st in Wisconsin as best cities to live in. Marshfield is also ranked as the 8th best “Dream City” in America. The City of Wisconsin Rapids extends a warm welcome to our charming City and beautiful southern Wood County.
We are a charming place where you’ll encounter an array of diverse industry, beautiful scenery and one of a kind experiences any time of the year. Coated paper was invented right here in Wisconsin Rapids.The magazines, annual reports and catalogues that are a part of our everyday life are probably printed on paper made by NewPage right here in ‘Rapids’.Wisconsin Rapids is also home to Renaissance Learning, a company that creates educational software and hardware used in 57 countries worldwide.We are pleased to have Ocean Spray as a part of our community, producing “Craisins” in our Westside Industrial Park.We also have Mariani, a family run specialty cranberry products company. With companies specializing cranberries, paper and education, our region offers a wide variety of business and industry and embraces all types of business endeavors.
Our community offers recreational outdoor activities all year long.Wisconsin Rapids has over 25 miles of trails, and whether you prefer to run, bike or just take your time and enjoy the scenery, there is sure to be a perfect path for you!Baseball fans can spend an enjoyable evening with family and friends at Witter Field watching the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, our very own Northwood’s League team.For recreational golfers and enthusiasts alike, Wisconsin Rapids is home to several beautiful golf courses that will allow participants to take in the various landscapes and beautiful scenery.