Putnam Park

Putnam Park is a 230-acre community park located in the city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on land owned by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire The park is located in the middle of the city and follows the course of both the Chippewa River to the west and Little Niagara Creek to the east. Much of the park lies on the boundary of the Third Ward neighborhood. The eastern terminus of the park sits directly south of a steep section of Harding Avenue, once called "Plank Street Hill." The western section of the park, as well as much of the eastern section, have been designated as a State Natural Area. The park is administered by Putnam Park Commission, a body composed of representatives from UWEC, the Eau Claire City Council, and the community at large.