Shawano Wisconsin Community Resources
The City of Shawano is a thriving and growing community located 40 miles west of the Green Bay area in northeastern Wisconsin. With a population of 9,200 residents, the City offers excellent schools, 24 parks, miles of hiking and biking trails, safe neighborhoods, healthy economic growth, and a reemerging downtown.
This City is home to the Wolf River, and Shawano Lake is located just at the edge of city limits.These waterways provide excellent opportunities for residents and visitors alike to participate in various water related activities. Year-round festivals, parades, and art fairs showcase Shawano's small-town charm and community spirit.
Shawano Wisconsin Community Resources
The Shawano Country Chamber Of Commerce Visitor Center, 1263 S. Main Street in Shawano, is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays April through December, 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The facility reflects the heritage and culture of Shawano and Menominee Counties and is located on the beautiful Wolf River.
Shawano School District located Shawano, Wisconsin about 30 minutes west of Green Bay. Shawano is the county seat for Shawano County. The districts encompasses nearly 189 square miles including the city of Shawano and neighboring communities of Belle Plaine, Herman, Navarino, Pella, Richmond, Washington, Waukechon, and Wescott. The district serves over 2100 students in four buildings included LEADS Primary Charter School.
Shawano Lake is a lake situated in Shawano County in northeastern Wisconsin. Shawano Lake is a hard water drainage lake with multiple inlets and one major outlet, the Wolf River. A dam on the Wolf River located in the City of Shawano raises the water levels of Shawano Lake. Shawano Lake is approximately 6,178 acres with an average depth of approximately 9 feet and a maximum depth of approximately 42 feet. The shoreline length is estimated at 18 miles. The Towns of Wescott, and Washington, and the Village of Cecil border Shawano Lake. Shawano Lake is one of the most heavily fished lakes in the area. It contains many species of fish, including walleye, largemouth bass and panfish in the early season. Ice fisherman concentrate on northern pike and panfish. Fishing tournaments are common on the lake. Two ice racing tracks are used on the lake in the winter.
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