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Welcome to Rhinelander

Located in Oneida County - the heart of the Northwoods of Wisconsin- Rhinelander has a population of around 7700, and it stands as the retail hub of northern Wisconsin and upper Michigan.  When considering those who  work and shop daily in Rhinelander, the population swells to around 20,000.  Rhinelander gives the feel of a small-town, friendly community; yet it is large enough to provide great year-around living experiences and activities.

A Mayor and an eight-member Council govern Rhinelander. The City provides a wide range of municipal services, including Police and Fire Departments, Water and Wastewater Utilities, Public Works, Parks, Library, and general government services. While in Rhinelander, come visit the historic City Hall built in 1908-1909. The City Hall is open for business weekdays from 8:00 to 4:30 pm.

 

RHINELANDER'S LATEST NEWS:

 

CITY OF RHINELANDER ADMINISTRATOR POSITION

CITY OF RHINELANDER ADMINISTRATOR BROCHURE

2018 STREET PROJECT WORK UPDATE

CITY OF RHINELANDER 2018 BUDGET

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM -CDBG- APPLICATION

GOLF COURSE WELCOME

NORTHWOOD GOLF 2018 SUMMER RATES

NORTHWOOD GOLF 2018 OFF SEASON RATES

NORTHWOOD GOLF 2018 MEMBERSHIP FEES

 

WATER UTILITY BILLING:

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Conditions for thawing water services

Approved running water listing 2017-2018

Both the Wisconsin and Pelican Rivers run through Rhinelander.  Boom Lake is located within the City having a lovely park, shoreline, swimming beach, boat launch, and baseball diamonds.  A second boat launch is located within the City at the confluence of the Wisconsin and Pelican Rivers.  Rhinelander is home to Northwood Golf Course, an 18-hole public course with clubhouse and Mulligan's restaurant located just at the edge of the City on Highway 8 West.  Right in the heart of Rhinelander is the Pioneer Park Historical Complex which boasts a historic railroad with an engine and several train cars, as well as the logging/cookhouse shanty, replica CCC camp building, schoolhouse, sawmill and fire barn.

The Rhinelander District Library is part of the WISCAT state-wide library system.  There are story times for babies to preschool age children and a variety of adolescent/teen after school, evening, and summer programs.  The library offers many adult programs as well.    

The School District of Rhinelander consists of elementary, middle, high school, and charter schools.  The School District of Rhinelander's  Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom (CAVOC) is a state-of-the-art environmental education learning center giving many hours of outdoor learning opportunities to area students. Nicolet Area Technical College provides regular and vocational classes for full and part-time students, and it is part of the 16 colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System who offer continuing education classes and a variety of other educational options.

While you’re in town, visit Rhinelander’s historical downtown which offers unique shopping and dining experiences.  There are many events and festivals throughout the year which draw visitors and highlight the warm and friendly people who make Rhinelander their home.   Come for a visit – you just might want to stay!

Contact Information:

City of Rhinelander City Hall - Open Weekdays 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
135 South Stevens Street
Rhinelander, WI 54501
715.365.8600
EMail: CityInfo@RhinelanderCityHall.org

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