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About Nekoosa

Nekoosa is located in the southeastern portion of Wood County in the heart of Central Wisconsin. As of 2010, Nekoosa had a population of 2,580 residents.

Even though the City of Nekoosa is a small residential community, it has much to offer. One of the city’s parks are located on the beautiful Wisconsin River. Riverside Park ball diamond, playground equipment, and a pier for access to the Wisconsin River. In downtown Nekoosa you’ll find local shops and restaurants that will cover all of your needs. Check out Goodfella’s Pizza Pub for some delicious specialty pizza or a fresh sandwich after work or on a Friday night when you don’t feel like cooking. Desert is always served at Swiftwater Ice Cream on Patton Ave. Get some delicious Cedar Crest Ice Cream on a hot summer’s day at this local stop.

To the south of Nekoosa is Petenwell Lake. At a size of 23,173 acres and getting as deep as 44 feet, it is one of the biggest lakes in Wisconsin. In fact, the lake is so large that it stretches into three counties including Wood, Juneau, and Adams. On the lake you can fish for Panfish, Musky, Catfish, and everything in between. The sheer size and shape of the lake makes it great for water sports like jet skiing and tubing during the winter months and perfect for snowmobiling in the winter. The 15 public boat landings around the lake make it easy to access the water at any point.

Wisconsin Rapids is an hour drive from the Wisconsin Dells and only a half an hour drive from Stevens Point, so you’re never too far from one of the bigger cities in the area. Wisconsin Rapids is a great place to raise a family or live out your retirement dreams. Check out some of the listings below and see if Wisconsin Rapids is right for you.