The Park Center is a performing arts venue offering a diverse year-long schedule. Events include live music, theater, film, dance, comedy, and more. With admission-free Quarterly Artist Showcase concerts, low-priced student tickets, and programming by community organizations, The Park makes arts even more accessible. The Park Center is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, operated and staffed solely by volunteers.
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To raise the level of awareness of the value of the arts to our community by:
Providing a home base for local performing and theater groups.
Providing a location for multicultural performances and events.
Providing an educational outreach component for youth and adults.
Providing an exhibit area for visual arts.
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The Park had always been a movie theater, but now it's also a performing arts center. Opened in 1948, the Park marquee has been a part of Hayward's gateway for 60+ years. The first movie shown on the Park's fixed screen was "Romance On the High Seas!" The theater was built in what was known as Whitten Park. The decor was described as 'decorative modernism'.
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“The crowd at The Park Center was electric and the entire team there couldn't have been better to work with. We can't wait to get back to Hayward and do it again!" — Chris Kroeze
“This was one of the most magical evenings and best crowds I have ever played for. I'll be carrying this one with me for a long time.” — Michael Shynes
“I was completely delighted with the community feel and warmth of everyone at the Park Center. A little jewel shining out in north central Wisconsin!” — Claudia Schmidt
“The Park Center, what can we say. It's by far one of our favorites to play- from the incredibly professional staff, to the fantastic acoustics...Hayward is lucky to have such an awesome venue!” — Duluth Transit Authority
"My experience performing at The Park Center was nothing short of spectacular. Beautiful theatre, wonderful hospitality, a truly great sound in the room." — Michael Charles
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Cancelled/Rescheduled Performances:
If an event is rescheduled, tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date
If an event is rescheduled or cancelled and you wish a refund, please contact us at 715-634-4596 or info@theparkcenter.com
Ticketholders will be alerted via email, social media, or The Park Center’s website
Refunds do not include any fees or donations
Alcohol
Must be 21 or older to purchase alcoholic beverages
We do not serve anyone under the age of 21
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone
Alcoholic beverages must be consumed on premise
Alcohol sales end after intermission is over
Complimentary (Be Our Guest) tickets
We ask that you call ahead to hold a seat for the performance you want to attend. We can not guarantee any seats after a show has started.
Handicapped Seating:
Handicapped Accessible seating is available, please contact us for more information.
Board of Directors
The Park Center Board of Directors meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month, usually in the Weiss Community Library Community meeting room.
Executive Committee
Chuck Abrams: President
Michael Pilhofer: Vice President
Ronda Tworek: Secretary
Paul Mitchell: Treasurer
Board Members
Randy Wydra
Patty Van Landschoot
Judith Young
Ronald “Hobie” Hobart
John Adler
Connie Finch
Michael Pilhofer
Caroline Neville
Buffy Riley
Kay Flynn
Ryan Coohill
Mike Warden
Committees
Programming Committee
Marketing Committee
Fundraising Committee
Volunteer Committee
Building and Grounds Committee
Anyone interested in becoming involved as either a board member or a committee member email: info@theparkcenter.com
Thank You
Our operations are supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the state of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
