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Riverside parks and historic mansions close to downtown Eau Claire
Randall Park is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Eau Claire, known for riverside parks and historic mansions close to downtown. Named in honor of an Eau Claire settler from New York named Adin Randall, the area drew him here for his logging, construction and land-development skills. While he lived here for only a few years, his contributions of land to Eau Claire were so appreciated that a world-famous sculptor, Helen Farnsworth Mears, crafted a life-sized sculpture of Randall that is found inside Randall Park today. His home still stands, facing the river on Menomonie Street.
The neighborhood is home to several large and well-appointed parks including Carson Park and Owen Park. Its century-old homes and historic mansions are known for their style, beauty and bright colors. "There’s so much to love about Eau Claire, but residents who live in Randall Park, close to the two rivers, can simply walk a few blocks any day of the week to enjoy fishing, biking, or kayaking,'' says Peter Hebert, an Eau Claire Realtor with NextHome WISCO Success for the past four years. "In the summer, one of the most fun things to do with a group of friends is to grab tubes or rafts and float down the river. Five- and 10-mile trips are popular. Local paddlesport stores can share maps and tips to make trips easy.”
There are many places for bikers to cross the Chippewa River to and from Randall Park.
Victorian style homes can be found in Randall Park.
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The Chippewa River beckons residents to waterside parks near downtown Eau Claire
Owen Park offers 11 acres along the east edge of Randall Park, totaling about three-quarters of a mile of Chippewa River frontage from Lake Street to Water Street. The park features a concrete bandshell that hosts Tuesday Night Blues from Memorial Day through Labor Day. An expansive children’s playground, two lighted tennis courts and the Chippewa River Recreation Trail round out the park’s amenities. Randall Park is in the middle of the neighborhood and occupies about one city block. It is a grassy space with gardens, benches and paved walking paths. A playground and neatly manicured areas draw picnickers.
Residents can head west from Randall Park across the Carson Park Drive bridge to reach historic Carson Park. Located on a 134-acre peninsula in the middle of Half Moon Lake, the peninsula park was part of the former course of the Chippewa River., now cut off from the river flow. The park contains baseball, football, and softball venues, as well as the Chippewa Valley Museum. It also is a great place to fish, canoe or kayak.
“The parks in and around downtown are some of the city’s best attractions,'' says Kim Watnemoe, an office coordinator with Eau Claire County Parks & Forest. "They’re close to the water, they host events much of the year, and they educate visitors about the history of Eau Claire.”
Residents enjoy biking through Owen Park.
There are a number of sculptures at Carson Park.
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A vibrant shopping and dining scene link Randall Park to downtown Eau Claire
“With so much growth over the past several years, the dining and shopping options around Randall Park and downtown have exploded,” Hebert says. “There’s fine dining, a variety of culturally unique bistros, wine bars, breweries, distilleries and mixology shops. Residents who consider themselves ‘foodies’ fall in love with Eau Claire’s dining scene when they come here.”
Ray’s Place is a historic local tavern and a neighborhood staple since 1949. The Nucleus Café shows off high ceilings, brick walls, local art and big windows to patrons enjoying breakfast and lunch. The Informalist draws more than travelers to its location inside The Lismore Hotel. Trendy, healthy and locally sourced food is its vibe. Its airy and modern interiors and roomy outdoor patio offer seating choices to diners. Late-night dining is also welcome.
The Antique Emporium offers bronze sculptures, authentic prints and fine art from the 1800s. Riverside Bike and Skate is essential in a city with two rivers. Festival Foods, the closest full-service grocery store is about 3 miles northwest of Randall Park.
The Informalist is a popular restaurant just minutes from Randall Park.
Riverside Bike and Skate is a locally owned outdoor recreation store in Randall Park.
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The largest sculpture tour and Blue Ox Music Festival
Hebert said the city of Eau Claire benefits from such amenities as its riverfront, parks, dining and arts. To that end, music fans fill up campsites and Air BnBs every June for the Blue Ox Music Festival. Held at The Pines Music Park, the three-day festival features Americana and bluegrass artists, including the Sam Bush Band, Watchhouse and Leftover Salmon.
Eau Claire's Sculpture Tour finds its way throughout Randall Park.
There are a variety of sculptures at Owen Park.
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Historic properties and century-old homes
All homes in Randall Park are walking distance to the Chippewa River, which encircles the north, east and south sides of the neighborhood, and Halfmoon Lake, which borders the west side. While the median sales price from August 2023 through August 2024 was about $244,000, sales prices range widely from about $130,000 to nearly $3 million. The average days on the market for large, historic homes can reach about 60 days, while well-updated, ready-to-move-in single-family homes sell in an average of two weeks.
Ready-to-renovate four-bedroom traditional homes and farmhouses from the late 1800s have recently sold from about $130,000 to $300,000. Brightly painted historic Eau Claire row houses from the 1870s and 1880s, less than five blocks from the Chippewa River, have been preserved and updated and range from about $500,000 to $700,000. Rare historic landmark mansions offering attached villa-style homes have recently listed for about $3 million.
Townhomes are a common housing option for renters or buyers in Randall Park.
Randall Park is known for Farmhouse style homes.
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Randall Park is six miles from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
Randall Park is mostly flat with a few hilly streets, as it is a riverfront neighborhood, making it an easy neighborhood in which to walk or cycle. Footbridges connect the neighborhood across the Chippewa River to University of Wisconsin's Eau Claire Campus and to downtown, where another footbridge connects to Phoenix Park and Riverfront Terrace.
The neighborhood is about 95 miles east of Minneapolis, Minnesota and 180 miles north of Madison, the state capital. Interstate 94 connects west to Minneapolis and southeast to Milwaukee.
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is Eau Claire’s closest airport. Homes in the middle of the neighborhood are about 6 miles from the main terminal. Sun Country Airlines is the primary airline and is considered an ultra-low-cost carrier. It offers direct flights to Fort Myers, Las Vegas, Minneapolis and Orlando, though some operate seasonally. In December 2024, United Express expects to begin daily flights to Chicago O’Hare International Airport under the federal Essential Air Service program. Broader options are available by flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Randall Park’s overall CAP Index crime score is 5 (on a scale of 1 to 10), while a score of 4 is the U.S. average. However, it scores a 6 for violent crimes.
Eau Claire Area School District is the No. 1 district in the county
Eau Claire Area School District is the No. 1 district in Eau Claire County and receives a B-plus grade from Niche. In addition to about 20 public elementary, middle and high schools, the district also offers an early-learning program and three charter schools. Students in Randall Park can attend Lakeshore Elementary, which faces the Chippewa River. With a B-grade from Niche, it is ranked the No. 9 elementary school in Eau Claire County. DeLong Middle receives a B-grade from Niche and is ranked the county's No. 3 public middle school. Activities and clubs include forensics, Math Counts, band, choir and student council. Memorial High is graded A by Niche and is rated the No. 1 public high school in Eau Claire County. Athletic programs are plentiful at Memorial High and offer more than 20 teams across three seasons, including football, track and field, baseball and volleyball.
Important to Know
The Chippewa River has historically experienced significant floods that have damaged riverside parks, surrounding trails and some commercial property. The last such event was in April 2023.
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Randall Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Randall Park, Eau Claire sell after 96 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Randall Park, Eau Claire over the last 12 months is $215,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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