Front Porch Pl
Altoona, WI

River Prairie Park is situated right along the Eau Claire River in Altoona, WI, just three miles from the heart of downtown Eau Claire. This park is home to outdoor amphitheaters, live music events, tons of play space for kids, a man-made stream to cool off in during the summers, trails, and some delicious places to eat. Explore all the things you can do at this ONE park!

1444 Front Porch Pl
Altoona, WI

Get cozy by the fireplace at the new wine and craft bar and cafe in River Prairie! Helix is a modern lounge bar with tasty cocktails, charcuterie boards, fine wine, and more! Stop in in the mornings for a coffee and bagel from Comet's Cafe.

Front Porch Pl
Altoona, WI

A man-made stream meanders throughout River Prairie Park, and it is great for kids to wade through safely when they just want to dip their toes in. There's also a splash pad when they want to run wild and get soaking wet! This stream is a family-favorite activity in the summers in River Prairie.

1432 Front Porch Pl
Altoona, WI

Cowboy Jack's in River Prairie has an outdoor patio that wraps around the restaurant and has been voted as the best place for outdoor dining by locals for several years. Stop in for their daily happy hour and pair it with some delicious appetizers!

1488 Front Porch Pl
Altoona, WI

At 44 North, the first floor of the restaurant is a full arcade where you can play before/after you eat and the second floor is where you dine. The first floor also has a selection of seating for dining. They also have a rooftop patio that is loved by many.

Front Porch Pl
Altoona, WI

When we say "don't" wake the trolls, we really mean you should because they're super cool! There are three troll sculptures located in between Cowboy Jack's and 44 North. When you touch certain tiles, the trolls come alive with different musical sounds.

Front Porch Pl
Altoona, WI

Every Monday and Wednesday night, River Prairie hosts their Summer Concert Series featuring Rock'n On The River and Kickin' It Country. Who said week nights can't be fun?!

Front Porch Pl
Altoona, WI

Thanks to Eagle Scout, Maverick L. McHugh, River Prairie has designated hammock sites! With the hammock posts constructed by Maverick, we can help protect the trees and still enjoy hammocks in an environmentally-friendly way.

1476 Blazing Star Blvd
Altoona, WI

There's only one place you can get a giant meatball like this that will make you go, "Mamma Mia"! Za 51 in River Prairie is the place to go when you want some delicious Italian food.

Front Porch Pl
Altoona, WI

Crokicurl is something that is only available in River Prairie during the winters. But here's the cool thing... it's the ONLY place in the United States that has this game! Crokicurl is a combination of curling and a Canadian board game called "Crokinole". Learn how to play at the "More Details" link.

1485 Front Porch Pl
Altoona, WI

When you visit The Island Parkside, you'll physically be in River Prairie, but mentally, you will be transported to the tropical islands of Turks and Caicos. Their tropical drinks and Caribbean-inspired dishes are a game-changer here in the midwest.

2922 Meadowlark Ln
Altoona, WI

Cabin Coffee's menu features a wide variety of coffee drinks that wont' fail to perk you up along with a long list of breakfast/lunch options to fill your stomach.

Front Porch Pl
Altoona, WI

Altoona, WI, the city in which River Prairie is located, is a certified "Wisconsin Bird City". This means that the city recognizes the importance of birds as living components of a healthy community. Therefore, River Prairie is a great place to go when you want to do some bird watching.