Fees:
Mistlin Soccer Fields 
The gazebo is available for anyone to use for free if it is not reserved; however, it can also be rented for special events. (Rental for this gazebo is available for Ripon residents and Ripon businesses only.) Contact Sarah at 599-2108. |
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The Clarence Smit Museum is located in the center of Stouffer Park. Clarence Smit was the City Administrator at the time the park was created. |
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This is a view of the upper ball fields. The museum can be seen in the distance. The park has several ball fields, volleyball courts, and large picnic areas. |
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History of
Mavis Stouffer Park
In, 1981, the project was originally known as the Ripona - Manley Park.
The original 11 acres, owned by Westley and Mavis Stouffer, had been appraised in 1979 for $107,200.
The City used the 1980 Park Bond Act funds to purchase the land, and Mr. and Mrs. Stouffer sold the land to the City for $40,000. The original park was largely developed through the work of a long list of volunteers, and their donations of money and materials. Over the years, the City has continued to purchase adjoining land until the park reached its present size of just over 30 acres.
