Community Impact
Discover the many ways WinMan Trails builds community, fosters wellness, and empowers active lifestyles across our region.
Community Impact
Discover the many ways WinMan Trails builds community, fosters wellness, and empowers active lifestyles across our region.
Public Trails, Powerful Economic Impact
Did you know that WinMan’s trails are a magnet for tourists?
Conducted in partnership with the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation, our 2024 Economic Impact Report showcases how WinMan has become a key player in supporting the local economy.
Over 75% of our users travel to the area specifically for WinMan, resulting in 55,000+ visits annually.
WinMan has become more than just a trail system: it’s a driving force for local businesses including hotels, restaurants, and retailers, contributing over $4.3 million in economic activity per year.
North Lakeland School: Outdoor Programs
North Lakeland School is a phenomenal community asset, regularly ranked in the top 3% of all public schools in Wisconsin for excellence. WinMan is proud to be a primary outdoor training ground, playing host to a variety of after-school programs and organized team events.
- Lighted Schoolhouse Program: Every Fall, middle school students in the Lighted Schoolhouse after-school program receive hands-on exposure to mountain biking. Thanks to local fundraising efforts, in 2024 we were thrilled to replace the program's fleet of outdated bikes with six brand new Trek Marlin mountain bikes. This gear allows middle schoolers to visit WinMan and safely learn the basics of the sport for the very first time.
- Cross-Country Ski Team Training: Our groomed ski trails transform into a crucial after-school playground for the North Lakeland cross-country ski team (Grades 5th-8th). Students utilize our system all winter long to develop skills and train for local and regional races.
- Year-Round Outdoor Education: Annually, the school utilizes our trails and amenities as part of its outdoor education program, extending children's learning experience beyond the traditional classroom and directly into nature.
Scholarship Program
WinMan is committed to ensuring access to the outdoors is available to all. In coordination with specified donations from our generous community, we proudly offer a scholarship program for our youth and adult clinics. Our scholarship program offers free or reduced registration costs for a variety of popular programs, including:
- Adult and Youth Mountain Bike Clinics
- Learn to Ski Clinics
- Annual Jr. MTB Camp
Get Involved: We aim to increase annual scholarship gifts to $2,000, ensuring financial barriers never stop a potential rider or skier.
- Support Scholarships: To support this program, please visit our donation page. When donating online, select "scholarships" in the campaign drop-down menu.
- Apply Now: Interested in applying for a scholarship? Click the button below to fill out our short application, and a member of our staff will be in touch soon.
Local Community Partnerships
As a free and open community asset, we openly invite area organizations to benefit from everything WinMan has to offer. We are grateful for community partnerships that broaden our reach and further our mission to the local community, including:
These collaborations encourage more people to adventure outside and strengthen the fabric of our local community.