Recreation

Town of Lafayette Annual Boat Parade

Sunday, July 7, 2024.

The line-up is at 1:30 pm between Ray's Beach and the north side of the railroad bridge on Big Lake Wissota. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for the pontoon section and the boat section. Everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee.

The event will take place only if weather is permitting.

2024 Summer Tee Ball Registration

Lafayette Sports Complex

Enriching Community Life at Lafayette Sports Complex

The Lafayette Sports Complex stands as more than just a recreational hub; it serves as the heart of the lakeside community, catering to both longstanding residents and transient visitors. Over the years, this expansive complex has evolved from mere ball fields to recent enhancements like the expansion of the disc golf course and pickleball courts, emblematic of the Town of Lafayette's commitment to its recreational spaces.

Community Priorities and Expansion

Led by the Board and the Parks, Recreation, Tourism & Land Use Planning Commission, this complex holds a paramount position within Lafayette, reflecting ongoing investments aimed at ensuring its vitality. Despite the abundance of Lake Wissota's 6,000 acres, the complex offers a different kind of allure—opportunities for diverse outdoor activities fostering social connections, physical fitness, and community bonds.

A Hub of Diverse Activities

Comprising various sports like pickleball, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and hiking, the complex caters to a spectrum of interests. As the community grows, fueled by both permanent residents and short-term housing, funding for recreational endeavors stems from diverse sources—room tax revenues, capital campaigns, and residents' contributions.

The Lafayette Sports Complex stands as a testament to the community's commitment to fostering vibrant, inclusive, and engaging spaces. It serves as a magnet for both residents and visitors, epitomizing the essence of community living through its diverse recreational offerings and modern amenities.

Disc Golf Course

Pickleball Courts

Area Campgrounds

Lake Wissota Boat Landings

Check out these three boat landings on Lake Wissota

Brick's Boat Landing

Brick's boat landing is located at the 17000 block of County Highway X, Lake Wissota.

In 2023, Brick’s Boat Landing at Lake Wissota underwent upgrades. This project involved parking lot paving, restriping, and improving the approach for boat launching. The town's maintenance crew oversees the upkeep, while a local contractor was engaged for specific tasks such as asphalt laying, showcasing efficient collaboration for project completion.

A parking fee is required.

Paint Creek Public Boat Landing

Near 197th Street in the Town of Lafayette; just south of the Lake Wissota Lodge and Event Center.

Lake Wissota Public Boat Landing

Near 97th Avenue in the Town of Anson. The Edge Pub & Eatery is to the East of the boat launch.

Lake Wissota

Lake Wissota is a 6148 acre lake located in Chippewa County. It has a maximum depth of 72 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings and a public beach. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Sturgeon and Catfish.

The lake is a popular recreation destination in northwestern Wisconsin, in the summer for boating, canoeing, fishing, water skiing, and swimming, and in the winter for ice fishing. On the northeastern shore lies Lake Wissota State Park, popular with campers, hikers, swimmers, and anglers.

The lake is divided into two parts by a peninsula upon which is the center of Lake Wissota Village. The smaller southern portion of the lake, the flooded portion of the valley formed by Paint Creek, is often called "Little Lake Wissota". The larger portion of the lake, lying to the north of Lake Wissota Village, is usually just called "Lake Wissota", although it is sometimes also called "Big Lake Wissota". The lake is fed by several other rivers and streams besides the Chippewa River, which enters the lake from the northwest and exits to the southwest, and Paint Creek which enters Little Lake Wissota from the east, respectively.