Washington Square Park
Our Dream Park
Washington Square Park
Our Dream Park

Our Dream Park

Tomahawk Together is a kid/family-focused, non-profit that has done tremendous work over 30 years, including developing Kinship of Tomahawk’s mentoring program. We have one more massive undertaking in the works – an All-Inclusive “Dream Park” Playground in Washington Square Park. We’ve partnered with the City of Tomahawk, which will add a Splash Pad and other ADA updates to make the city-center park an exciting attraction for all ages and abilities.

The city completed an Outdoor Recreation Plan survey that showed overwhelming support for the addition of a local splash pad. Likewise, a Lincoln County Community Health Survey cited access to parks, bike trails and walking paths as the number one strength in making Lincoln County a healthy place to live. When Tomahawk Together approached the city about building an all-inclusive playground, the two projects melded and a partnership was formed. 

Tomahawk Together is working with a Wisconsin-based playground company. The entire park transformation, with major improvements, ranging from the Splashpad, lights, security, parking, etc., comes to just over $2 million. Everything fits within the current park without disrupting the historic log museum, train and Tomahawk boat displays, as well as the Chamber building. Summer Flea Market can continue and adjacent basketball hoops will be improved, 

Included are a closer look at early designs of the playground and splashpad plans, a layout of the park, and, most importantly, how you can support the project through an engraved Paver donation. Your support can be commemorated in the park's walkways for years to come!

Washington Square Park Rules

HOURS OF OPERATION:

6:00am-10:00pm

  • Please carry out all trash that is brought in
  • No food, drinks (water is acceptable) on the poured in place safety surfacing
  • Be respectful of others, the playground and surrounding landscaped areas
  • Adult supervision is strongly recommended
  • No smoking, vaping, or using tobacco within an area up to fifty(50) feet from the playground area
  • Consumption of Alcohol is prohibited within the park
  • Skateboards, roller skates, scooters, etc. are prohibited within the playground
  • Please help to keep the playground clean, graffiti free, and a safe place for all to enjoy

PLEASE SHARE EQUIPMENT, AND HAVE FUN! 

Washington Square Park Splashpad Rules

HOURS OF OPERATION:

11:00am-7:00pm

(Memorial Day to Labor Day)

  • Adult supervision is required for children 10 and under
  • No running
  • No pool toys
  • No rough play
  • Swim diapers are required for infants & children not fully toilet trained.
  • Swim attire is recommended
  • No food or drink
  • Stay out o the area if you are sick
  • No smoking, vaping, or using tobacco within an area up to fifty(50) feet of the Splashpad
  • Consumption of alcohol is prohibited within the park 
  • When sever weather is present, please vacate the area

HAVE FUN! 

History of Washington Square Park

JANUARY 11, 2023 • TOMAHAWK LEADER

By Jalen Maki

Tomahawk Leader Editor


TOMAHAWK – Tomahawk Together, a non-profit organization that has worked to support families and youth in Tomahawk for more than 30 years, is continuing to work towards the construction of an all-inclusive playground at Washington Square Park on N. 4th St. in Tomahawk. In May 2021, the City of Tomahawk Park and Recreations Committee gave Tomahawk Together the green light to move forward with their efforts. The organization is currently collaborating with MSA, a Baraboo, Wis.-based company focused on community and land development projects, to design the playground. Although plans for the park have continued to evolve over the last roughly year and a half, the current plan includes a playground with a poured-in-place, wheelchair-accessible surface, a splash pad and more. This article will chronicle the history of Washington Square Park, covering the period of time from 1907 through today.