Hodag Park
Boom Lake waterfront, Rhinelander, WI
Lakeside Rhinelander park with a playground, accessible fishing dock, beach, boat landing, pavilions, and room for longer mixed-age outings.
This research record does not yet establish a specific inclusion benefit. General park amenities do not confirm accessible equipment, routes, or facilities.
Broad open park setting beside the lake.
Photo 1 of 3. Broad open park setting beside the lake.
Editorial notes
What stands out
Best as a flexible family park rather than a fully specialized inclusive playground; the accessible dock and broad amenities make it more useful than a simple neighborhood stop.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor waterfront park; bring sun, wind, and bug prep depending on season.
What to Expect
- Visit type
- Amenity rich municipal park.
Read more about this location
Hodag Park is one of Rhinelander's main family parks, stretching along Boom Lake with broad waterfront views and a sizable amenity mix. For inclusive-use planning, the strongest publicly stated accessibility feature is the handicap accessible fishing dock, plus park pavilions, parking, bathrooms in season, and easy walkable space near the water. The playground itself appears to be a traditional outdoor play area rather than a destination all-abilities build, but the overall site works well for mixed-age visits where some family members want to play while others fish, walk, picnic, or watch water activities.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Considerations
The city confirms a playground but does not publish detailed inclusive play component specs on the page reviewed.
Considerations
Beach and broader park areas likely involve mixed outdoor surfaces.
Considerations
Families needing exact transfer, ramp, or surfacing details should plan conservatively.
Confirmed Features
Handicap accessible fishing dock
Confirmed Features
Seasonal park bathrooms
Confirmed Features
Large public park layout with walkable areas
Confirmed Features
Pavilions and parking
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
Messer Street
Rhinelander, WI, 54501
Other options nearby
Source reviewedPioneer Park
Wooded Rhinelander park with a large playground, pickleball courts, reservable shelters, museums, and seasonal bathrooms.
Neighborhood park in Rhinelander with a small play structure, BMX complex, softball field, and seasonal bathrooms.
Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 3 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- City of Rhinelander - Hodag Parkrhinelanderwi.us
Official park page with photo gallery and core feature summary.
Checked: name, website, park features, accessible fishing dock, beach, boat landing
- City of Rhinelander - Parks and Facilitiesrhinelanderwi.us
Confirms Messer Street location and seasonal restroom note.
Checked: street location, seasonal bathrooms, reservation link
Plan adds more detailed ADA-related facility context for Hodag Park.
Checked: ADA accessible path, ADA accessible restrooms, ADA accessible changing and restroom building, park context
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official city park pages and adopted recreation plan.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.