A former schoolhouse with museum exhibits, an 18-hole disc golf course and a Veterans Memorial give a trip to Stanley a range of possible focuses. Chapman Lake Park and its annual rodeo add to the mix. The themes range from history and remembrance to sport and events. Above all, choosing where to go depends on which occasion you want to shape your stay.
Park, Campground and Rodeo
Chapman Lake Park covers 81 acres. An annual rodeo takes place on the grounds. Chapman Park Campground has a modern shower house and flush toilets. If these facilities are important to your plans, check before your trip whether they are still available.
A Museum in a Former Schoolhouse
The Stanley Area Historical Society Museum is housed in a carefully preserved, two-story former schoolhouse. The building gives the visit a specific historical setting. The exhibits cover the Northwestern Lumber Company; another museum building is devoted to the history of forestry and agriculture. The combination of a named company and two broader subject areas offers different perspectives on the past. From June to September, the museum is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Check whether it is open before you arrive, since weather is one of the conditions affecting visits.
Disc Golf in Stanley
Mahr’s Meadow Disc Golf Course is in Stanley and has 18 holes. The course measures 5,607 feet, or about 1,709 meters, and has a par of 54. Concrete tee pads and Mach-New-II targets round out the facilities. The number of holes and the course length convey its scope; par 54 adds to the course’s playing profile, while the tee pads and targets identify specific course features. For a trip focused on physical activity, disc golf offers a different point of interest than a museum visit or an act of remembrance.
Veterans Memorial and Community Remembrance
The Stanley Boyd Veterans Memorial is a community landmark in Stanley, Wisconsin. It is dedicated to the men and women who served the nation and sacrificed for the country’s freedoms. Ceremonies and events held at the memorial bring the Stanley and Boyd communities together. Its dedication and events give the site two distinct connections: it honors those commemorated and also serves as a venue for community gatherings.
Choosing When to Travel
The museum and rodeo have different considerations when choosing when to travel: for the museum, these are the June-to-September season, weekends and the weather; for the annual rodeo, the specific date for that year matters. First decide which occasion is the deciding factor, then plan your travel dates around it. After that, you can search for hotels in Stanley for those dates.
Discover more destinations: Boyd, Chippewa Falls, Cadott, Lake Hallie, Bloomer
Go to the broader travel overview: Chippewa County.
