Cambridge Community Activities Program

CAP Office:
(608) 423-8108

Cambridge Pool:
(608) 423-8097

Youth Center:
(608) 423-8045


The Cambridge Community Activities Program encourages and promotes life-long wellness by providing a variety of high-quality recreational activities, learning opportunities, aquatics programs, and services to the broad Cambridge area community.
Cambridge Community Activities Program ©2011 CAP

Season Passes     Reserve A Shelter   Donations    Advisory Committee  

Ripley Park


Ripley Park, located on the west shores of Lake Ripley, is an 18 acre park privately owned by the Cambridge Foundation and managed by CAP. Ripley Park is open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The park will be open this year from May 28 to September 6.

This beautiful park has something for everyone! Bring your family and friends to the park and enjoy a day at the beach. Ripley Park is home to two tennis courts, a basketball court, a children's play structure, volleyball courts, and much more.

The Ripley Park address is 4310 Park Rd, Cambridge Wi, 53523 Directions

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Season Passes

Available for purchase after December 2, 2011
$20 thru April 30
$25 after April 30

All season passes are valid May 28 - September 5. Season passes may be purchase at the CAP office prior to May 28 or at Ripley Park gatehouse after May 28. Please note special events may require an additional fee.

Daily Admission $2 Adult, $1 children 12 & under
Hours of Operation Ripley park is open from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. daily. Facilities (restrooms, gatehouse and concessions) close at 5:00 p.m. daily. Hours may be modified due to weather conditions.


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Reserve A Shelter

Cambridge's Ripley Park is the perfect location to host your next event! Rent a shelter or gather at the beach! Ripley Park is a great place for: family reunions, company picnics, birthday parties, cook-outs, playgroups, baby or bridal showers and much more!
Please contact the Cambridge CAP at (608) 423-8108 to reserve a shelter at Ripley Park. Shelter reservations must be made at least one week in advance.

View the calendar below to see all shelter reservations and availablity




Lion's North Shelter        South Shelter

North Shelter  ©2011 CAP        South Shelter  ©2011 CAP

The North Shelter is the largest of the four pavilions at Ripley Park. North Shelter offers 15 picnic tables underneath the shelter, with more tables available upon request. Additionally, North Shelter is in close proximity to the park restrooms. The shelter is 30 ft x 40 ft, is equipped with electrical outlets, and has close access to a charcoal grill.

The South Shelter is a 24 ft x 36 ft shelter with electrical outlets. This shelter offers 11-14 picnic tables, with more available upon request. The South Shelter is located across the field space from the restrooms.

Ripley Shelter                   Evinrude Shelter

Ripley Shelter   ©2011 CAP        Evinrude Shelter   ©2011 CAP

The Ripley Shelter is adjacent to the restrooms and bath house, and is identical in size and set up to the Evinrude Shelter. Ripley shelter overlooks the beach and playground area while staying in close proximity to the parking lot.

The Evinrude Shelter is located adjacent to the restrooms and bath house. There are 4-6 picnic tables located under this 15 ft x 20 ft shelter, which is equipped with electrical outlets.

Daily Rental Fees
Lion's North $75
South $60
Evinrude $45
Ripley $45


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Donate to Ripley Park

Help the Cambridge Foundation preserve this treasured community asset. Monetary donations as well as gently used recreational items are great ways to help improve Ripley Park. Your tax-deductible monetary donation can be mailed to the Cambridge Foundation at Po Box 1, Cambridge, WI. For more information regarding the Cambridge Foundation, please contact Michael Rumpf at (608) 423-3254. To donate gently used recreational items please contact Jody Wilke at (608) 423-8045.

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Advisory Committee Members

Bridgette Schlichting………….(608) 423-8108
Richard Moen………………...(608) 335-5253
Kristin Peppey………………..(608) 423-4677
Andrew Rumpf……………….(608) 423-3254
Steve Fiore…………………...(608) 219-7218

Click
here to visit the Cambridge Foundation Website

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Cambridge Community Activities Program       Phone: (608) 423-8108     Po Box 54       Cambridge, WI 53523