Cornell Mill Yard Park & Visitors Center is a scenic riverfront park in Cornell that blends recreation, history, and access to the Old Abe State Trail. Set along the Chippewa River, it offers a peaceful place to relax while also highlighting one of the area’s most important industrial landmarks.
- What you’ll find
You’ll find two ball fields, a pavilion, a playground, drinking water, toilet facilities, and parking for the nearby Old Abe State Trail. The site is also home to a rare 175-foot pulp wood stacker, one of the only known examples in the world. - What it’s like
A picturesque and family-friendly park with a strong sense of local history. It’s a nice stop for visitors who want a mix of outdoor recreation, trail access, and a look at Cornell’s paper mill heritage. - Good to know
The 10-acre site was donated to the city in 1983 by Globe Industry, and the area had been used as a wood yard since 1913. The pulp wood stacker was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993, and the Visitors Center was added in 1998 near its base.
