proACTIVE
A resource guide for health and wellness in Jackson County
Contents
Activities
Aerobics
A number of organizations provide aerobic classes and instruction.
•High/Low Impact Aerobics
Lunda Community Center
•Step Aerobics
Lunda Community Center
Biking
Choose your terrain — forest alive with wildlife, upland farm country or open plain. Mountain bikes are ideal for the extensive system of ski trails. Cycle anywhere on the low-traffic town roads in Jackson County.
Court Sports
Basketball, volleyball, racquetball and badminton. The Lunda Community Center offers:
•Raquetball Lessons
•Basketball Leagues
•Volleyball Leagues
Outdoor courts are available at the Lunda Community Center, at area schools, Brockway Park and other public parks.
Dance
Dance can be an ideal way to participate in physical activity. Lessons are provided at the Lunda Community Center:
•East Coast Swing Lessons
•Advanced Swing Lessons
General Exercise
The Lunda Community Center fitness room is equipped with Stairmaster steppers; Life Fitness bikes, treadmills and cross trainers; Nautilus bikes; and various weight machines.
•Senior Excercise
Classes are offered two times a week at the Jackson County Bank Community Room. These classes provide a cardiovascular workout guided by a certified instructor.
•Curves
(715) 284-3993
•River Country Fitness
(715) 284-7010
Horseback Riding
•Rose Ranch Stables and Riding Arena (715) 333-6010
Golf
Benefit from the fresh air, walking and physical exercise involved in a game of golf. Whether you’re a serious or novice player, the scenery will be enjoyed at the local golf courses.
•Skyline Golf Course
(18 holes) (715) 241-2163 Lessons offered, league play
•Riverbend Golf Course
(9 holes) (608) 488-7291
Rollerblading/Inline Skating
Lunda Community Park (skate park planned for near future)
Running/Walking
There is usually a mix of bikers, hikers and runners on the paths and trails that run throughout and around the city of Black River Falls.
•The Foundation Trail surrounds beautiful Black River Falls and offers an easy stroll with scenic rest areas along the way.
•The Lunda Community Center has a suspended, 125-meter walking track.
•Wazee Park
•Neighboring villages have hiking/walking trails (see Parks, Trails and Facilities in this guide)
•Levis Mound
•Black River State Forest Ski Trails are great for hiking.
•Castle Mound Park
Softball/Baseball
For those who enjoy softball or baseball, there are several leagues in Jackson County:
•Women’s League
•Men’s League
•Co-ed league
Contact City Parks and Recreation at (715) 284-9246 for complete information.
Swimming/Aqua Aerobics
A variety of classes are offered for people who like to swim laps, exercise, improve their stroke or increase flexibility.
Indoor swimming at Lunda Community Center
•Swimming lessons
•Aquatic exercise
Monday-Friday (mornings)
Tuesday and Thursday
•Lap swimming
Outdoor swimming
•Lake Arbutus, Hatfield
•Wazee Recreation Area, Brockway
•Robinson Beach, Millston
•Robinson Creek, Manchester
•Hoffman Aquatic Center, Black River Falls
•Lake Lee, Millston
Local motels/hotels offer swimming to the public for a nominal fee.
Hakutsura
From China, Hakutsura translates as White Crane. Movements are similar to the white crane. While primarily for health it does have practical self defense benefits. For more information contact Steve Humphrey at (715) 284-1728.
Winter Outdoor Activities
•Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area offers downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing.
•Hockey and figure skating are available at the Jackson County Arena.
•The Lunda Community Park offers snow tubing, sledding and a skating pond with warming building.
•The Black River Falls State Forest has 24 miles of cross-country ski trails and holds one candlelight ski event each year.
•Wazee Park provides 11 miles of ungroomed ski trails.
•Levis Mound offers cross-country skiing.
 
Women's Self-Defense Classes
Offered at the Lunda Community Center every other month.
Yoga/Pilates
The practice of yoga has established itself as a method to improve breathing, balance, posture, movement, greater endurance and overall better health. In Black River Falls, yoga/pilates is offered at the Lunda Community Center.
This website was made possible through funding from the University of Wisconsin Medical School, The Wisconsin Partnership Fund for a Healthy Future.