Carson Park

Carson Park is the heart of Eau Claire, WI. Here is where you escape after a week of work. Release the kids to play and run. Flock to the many festivals and events. Discover the secrets of Eau Claire's park. The easiest way to get to the park is on Menomonie Street. Dairy Queen perches at the entrance awaiting the cries of your kids as you drive by. Stop and get them a cone. If it's a sunny day, you'll see plenty of bicyclists, walkers, and runners. The paths through the park are great. It's the best way to discover the park. Along the way you will find benches to enjoy the view. The first turn off on the left is Braun's Bay. It's got the Braun's Bay Pavilion along with a fishing pier. Possibly the best thing about this little nook is the view over the water. It's a great place to watch the sunset. The next turn takes you around the perimeter of the park. It's also where you'll find the horseshoe pits. They've got a huge pavilion to sit at, too. Got little kids? Then it might be a special treat to take them to the Train Station. It's open select times in the summer. The turn is on your right. Check the map because this is possibly Carson Park's biggest secret.