If you ask Clyde, he’ll tell you the dragons, dinosaurs, lizards, and other creatures that populate his woodland sculpture garden are replicas of the beasts that roamed the area during the “Iron Age”. But really, these works—which range from flying pigs to roaring dragons—are all Clyde’s creations, made from scrap metal in his workshop.

Jurustic Park is a great place for all ages, and visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour on most days in the spring, summer, and fall. (If you’re lucky, Clyde himself might even give you a tour.)

Clyde’s wife Nancy is also an artist, and her hand-blown glass, fiber art, jewelry, and more, can be found at The Hobbit House, an on-site studio and shop.

Want to see more of Clyde’s work? Explore the Downtown Jurustic Trail, a 1.5-mile route through downtown Marshfield featuring seven sculptures that’s also a great way to explore downtown Marshfield’s shops and restaurants.

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Wenzel Family Plaza sits at the corner of Second and Chestnut Streets on the site of the former Marshfield News Herald building and is the location for many of the city’s most popular events, including:

• The Hub City Concert Series, held on Friday nights in the summer
• Dairyfest, an annual celebration of the Marshfield area’s dairy farming industry
• Hub City Days, a July event that takes place in several locations downtown

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This conveniently located community space—it’s a short walk from downtown shops and restaurants—is open all year round and features a water feature in the summer.

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The Marshfield Heritage Museum is located on the lower level of the Second Street Community Center, 211 E. 2^nd St., and is open from 1 to 4pm Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Admission is free. Highlights of the museum include:

• A log-cabin recreation of the city’s first hotel
• Photos and other artifacts from the Great Marshfield Fire of 1887
• Historical items from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing (including an iron lung) and the origin of Marshfield Clinic in the 1910s
• Info about historical figures like William Upham, Wisconsin’s 18^th governor and a three-term mayor of Marshfield (the historic Upham Mansion is still open for tours today)
• The “Lest We Forget” history exhibit, which features wartime artifacts from the Civil War to today and tells the story of Marshfield’s veterans

Learn more about the Marshfield Heritage Museum here.

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Businesses featured in the downtown attractions district include:

• Board & Brush Marshfield, 112 E. 4^th St.: Create unique wood décor projects from scratch—it’s perfect for an artistic outing with friends or the whole family, and all supplies are provided in the class fee
• Tabletop Adventures, 105 E. 5^th St.: This game shop hosts custom Dungeons & Dragons gameplay experiences for players of all skill levels
• The Grey Dog Axe Throwing, 113 E. 4^th St.: Test your lumberjack skills at this fun downtown entertainment venue that also features a selection of arcade games
• The Clubhaus, 1213 S. Central Ave.: Sports bar featuring four state-of-the-art indoor golf simulators with a range of different games to play
• Escape Room Marshfield, 108 E. 4^th St.: Voted the Best Interactive Experience in the annual Best of Marshfield awards, this family friendly attraction requires creative thinking and teamwork to solve theme-driven puzzle challenges

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The Marshfield Community Bikeshare has been reimagined with help from Wood County and many partners. Starting out as a free bike check out program at local hotels, it has expanded to four community locations featuring 20 cruiser-style bikes that can be checked out for a rate of $1/hour at four different locations throughout Marshfield – make sure to bring your helmet!

Bikeshare bikes are currently available at These 4 Locations:

  • Wildwood Park & Zoo

  • Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library

  • Marshfield Clinic Health System YMCA

  • Marshfield Fairgrounds Park

How to use Marshfield Community Bike Share : Step By Step

1. The bike share program is an app-based program. Start by downloading the Koloni App (available on Android and Apple stores). It is free to download and sign-up. Create your own user account by following the in-app instructions.
2. Once you are all set up with your account, follow in-app instructions to unlock a bike. Scan the QR code on the bike itself or input the bike ID number also located on the bike. Once your bike is unlocked, enjoy your ride.
3. When finished with your ride, bring the bike to one of the four Marshfield locations, and follow the instructions on how to end your ride with the app and lock your bike back up. You will get a referral code after you finish your ride, and you can share it with others to earn free rides for the future.

Why Bike Share?

Adventure-friendly: increases accessible outdoor rec opportunities for visitors and residents

Quick and easily available mode of transportation to explore Marshfield

Good for you and green, too! Heart-healthy physical activity and environmentally friendly

  Cycle pride: shows support of bicyclists

  Do your part: Helps enhance future bike-ability improvement planning

              For more Marshfield bike trail information, go to bikemarshfield.com (by Marshfield Area Friends of the Trails)

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