8 July 2025
PARTIAL LAKE CLOSURE OF LAKE WAZEECHA
In keeping with the best interests of public welfare and safety, the Town of Grand Rapids Ordinance 35 has been enacted for the following boundaries of Lake Wazeecha, effective from 6:00 A.M. July 17, 2025 through 9:00 P.M. July 20, 2025.
The purpose of this partial lake closure is to ensure the safe conduct of the Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Tournament on Lake Wazeecha during the timeframe indicated above.
The area of closure affects those waters east of a line from the 64th Street South boat landing, extending north to the north shore of Lake Wazeecha, and all water area east to County Highway U/80th Street South bridge. The aforementioned area has been placarded, advising of restrictions. Those restrictions shall be any recreational use within the waterway, including but not limited to:
Boating
Swimming
Recreational Wading
Fishing from a boat or shore
Water Skiing
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Any questions/concerns should be directed to Chief Joseph M. Zurfluh, Grand Rapids Police Department at 715-424-1821.
Respectfully,
Joseph M. Zurfluh
Chief of Police
Grand Rapids Police Department
Cc: Town of Grand Rapids
Wood County Parks Department
Wood County Sheriff’s Department
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers