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• A minimum height restriction of 42” in order to tube. The height restriction ensures that tubers are of sufficient size to quickly exit the tubes and the landing area, thereby reducing potential collisions.

• No riding double on tubes. Multiple riders on the same tube may be at risk of impacting with other riders in the same tube. This includes holding small children on one’s lap.

In addition to the tubing hill, the park includes a large chalet with fireplace and a snack bar serving pizza, nachos, soft pretzels and pre-packaged foods and hot and cold beverages.

Call Sylvan Hill ahead to see if both tows are in operation. If one tow is closed there could be long waits in line. Sylvan phone number is 715/842-5411. Contact the Park Office at 261-1550 for more information.

General Information:
Sylvan Hill Park is home to the Wausau areas only TUBING HILL!! The hill offers SIX great rides down and TWO wire tows to pull you back up the hill. Bring your family and friends to try out Wausau's best winter recreation opportunity.

The west hill has a vertical drop of 133 feet. The east hill has a vertical drop of 120 feet. Tubing Hill Map.

Carry-Ins During Public Tubing:
The lower level of the Chalet has been remodeled for carry-in use. All foods, snacks and or/beverages not purchased at the chalet must be stored and eaten on the lower level. Infant formula and personal water bottles are not included in this restriction. The only foods, snacks or beverages allowed on the main floor of the Chalet are those items that have been purchased at the Sylvan Chalet snack bar. Space is limited in the entire building; tables cannot be "saved" or "reserved" and are open for use any time they are not occupied. Sylvan snack bar serves pizza, nachos, soft pretzels and pre-packaged foods and hot and cold beverages.

Location: 1329 Sylvan Street, Wausau. From I39/US51 North, go east on Bridge Street through Wausau, to left (north) on 6th Street to right (northeast) on Horseshoe Spring Road to right (east) on Sylvan Street to park.

For safety reasons, you are required to use tubes provided by Sylvan Hill. The hill will be open daily during the Wausau School District Winter Recess(December 24 through January 2, closed December 25) and on weekends through March 5, 2011 (weather permitting).

SYLVAN HILL TUBING TENDER
Sylvan Hill Tubing Tender is available in $5 increments and can be “spent” at the
Tubing Hill concession stand or toward tow tickets. Tubing Tender can be purchased
at the Park Office at 212 River Drive, Suite 2, Wausau WI.
Tubing Tender never expires and makes great gifts, prizes and incentives!
Get yours today!

TUBING COUPONS
Tubing Coupons worth $5 or $7.50 for a free session of tubing can be purchased at the Park
Office or at Sylvan Hill.

Season Dates: December 17, 2010, to March 5, 2011, as weather and snow conditions permit.

Public Tubing Hours December 17 to 19:
December 17: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
December 18: 1:30 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9:30 p.m.
December 19: 1:30 - 5 p.m.

Winter Recess: December 24, 2010, to January 2, 2011
December 24: 1:30 to 5 p.m.
December 25: Closed
December 26: 1:30 to 5 p.m.
December 27 to 30: 1:30 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9:30 p.m.
December 31: 1:30 to 5 p.m.
January 1: 1:30 to 5 p.m.
January 2: 1:30 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Public Tubing Hours January 7 to March 5, 2011 weather permitting:
Fridays: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (1 session)
Saturdays: 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (2 sessions)
Sundays: 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. (1 session)

Public Tubing Fees:
$7.50/session - Adult (14 and older)
$5.00/session - Child (42" to 13 yrs old); must be 42" to ride a tube. No riding double on tubes. Children less than 42 inches tall are not allowed to ride alone in a tube or to ride in the lap of an adult.

BONUS CARDS(10 SESSIONS)
Adult (14 and older) $60.00
Youth (42" to 13 years) $40.00
***Bonus cards are available to City of Wausau residents only**

Why not rent the Tubing Hill for your friends, family, co-workers or school event? You get all the comforts of a private tubing party without the hassle of travel.

Tubing operators are provided for each rental at no additional charge. Food service can be scheduled through the Chalet snack bar if you expect 60 or more patrons during your event, or catering is welcome.

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PRIVATE TUBING
Days: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, weekly
Dates: December 17, 2010, through March 5, 2011 (weather permitting)
Times: The hill may be rented within the following blocks of time depending on the day of the week:

Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:30 to 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., or 6 to 9 p.m.
Fridays 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sundays 6 to 9 p.m.

Fees: Chalet and tubes are included with rental. Complete a contract and a $105.50 deposit to secure your date.

Tow #1 only will operate for group sizes up to 150. $300 minimum fee, plus $5 per youth (42" to 13 yrs old) and $7.50 per adult (14 and older in age) once the $300 minimum has been met.

Both tows will operate for group sizes over 150. $500 minimum fee, plus $5 per youth (42" to 13 yrs old) and $7.50 per adult once the $500 minimum has been met.

Rental contracts must be completed at least 8 calendar days in advance of any rental at the Park Office. The Chalet kitchen is not available to renters during the tubing season due to the snack bar operation.

For current Tubing Hill rental rates, contact the Wausau and Marathon County Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 261-1550.

Cancellation Policies:
The Park Department reserves the right to cancel a private rental. If the Park Department cancels a private rental, all deposits paid to date will be refunded. Private rentals are typically cancelled by the department because of poor snow coverage or unsafe conditions on the hill or tow paths, or because of a mechanical failure of the tows or in the chalet that can not be repaired prior to the start of the rental. If the Park Department cancels a rental, the group will have the option of rescheduling their event in the current season, as open dates and times allow, or receiving a full refund of all fees paid to date.

Cancellations of scheduled private tubing parties by the user will result in the entire $105.50 deposit forfeited. Cancellations made the day of the event, for any reason (including cold temperatures), will result in the entire $105.50 deposit forfeited. No rescheduling of event is allowed on the event date.

If the private group cancels one day or more before the event date, they have the option to reschedule the event date one time at no charge within the current season. If event date can not be rescheduled during the current season, the above mentioned forfeitures will apply.