Outdoor & Recreation Clubs in Rome, WI
Rome, Wisconsin is built for outdoor recreation in every season. Local clubs and organizations help maintain trails, host events, support recreational access, and bring people together for activities on land, water, and snow.
Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, snowmobiling, running, skiing, pickleball, motorcycle riding, trap shooting, or dog-friendly recreation, you will find plenty of ways to get outside and connect with others in Rome.
Trails Motorized Winter Sports & Fitness Water Recreation Dog Park
Trails, Hiking, Biking & Silent Sports
Discover Rome Area Family Trails
A local volunteer organization focused on making silent, non-motorized recreation safer and more accessible in Rome and the surrounding area.
Hiking • Biking • Trail planning • Silent sports advocacy
Connect: Greg Broniec, draftromewi@gmail.com, 715-459-1101
Tri-Norse Ski Club
A historic nonprofit ski club that has grown into a year-round destination for families, outdoor recreation, and community events.
Hiking • cross-country skiing • snowshoeing • fat tire biking • ski jumping • and seasonal events
Connect: Christian Arneson | christian0501@gmail.com | 715-432-5058
Motorized Recreation
Monroe Prairie ATV Club
Established in 1989, the Monroe Prairie ATV Club promotes fun and safe ATV/UTV riding while providing instruction and information so riders respect trail systems and other trail users. The club helps maintain the Monroe Recreation Area trail system and supports rider education, including ATV/UTV safety courses in spring and fall for DNR certification.
Trail Information: 500 miles of road routes and 22 miles of road trails to local businesses
Contact: Bruce Bain | atvbubba63@yahoo.com | 608-564-7537 or 608-548-6257
Rapid Angels Motorcycle Club
Formed in 1959, Rapid Angels Motorcycle Club brings together motorcycle enthusiasts who enjoy the recreation and competition of riding, racing, and hosting motorcycle events. The club is nationally chartered with the American Motorcycle Association and state chartered with District 16.
Contact: Mike Bronk | rapidangelmc@gmail.com | 715-451-1168
Winter Recreation
Rome Sno-Bandits
The Rome Sno-Bandits are dedicated to providing quality trails for recreational snowmobiling. Established in 1978, this volunteer group grooms and maintains more than 35 miles of snowmobile trails in the Town of Rome.
The Town of Rome became a Snowmobile Friendly Community in 2020, and the Sno-Bandits have received multiple club honors, including Snowmobile Club of the Year from the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs in 2021 and national and international club awards in 2022.
Contact: Tom Warner, RomeSnowBandits@gmail.com | 224-715-2350
Sports, Fitness & Active Clubs
Pickleball Club
Pickleball play is available seasonally in Rome.
Summer Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.
Summer Location: Lake Arrowhead Chalet courts
Participation Note: Players must be an Arrowhead member or the guest of a member.
Winter Hours: Play occurs in the Rome Town Hall, hours to be determined.
Contact: Nancy Krueger | 414-303-0066, or Debbie Parmelee | 608-397-6751
Running Club
The Rome Running Club meets weekly for a 5K route around Rome Town Center, followed by beer and social time.
Meeting Time: Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Up North Brewing Company
Contact: Chelsea Willard, cwillard@visitromewi.com | 715-325-3102
Wisconsin Trap Shooters Association
A local contact for trap shooting information in the Rome area.
Contact: Kenneth Michels, kenneth.michels@gmail.com | 608-370-1118
Water & Summer Recreation
Shermalot Ski Team
The Shermalot Ski Team is the third longest continuous-running water ski show in Wisconsin. The team performs weekly at Lake Arrowhead Beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day and has earned six Wisconsin State Division II Championship titles.The organization is committed to family-focused entertainment, community service, and youth leadership advocacy.
Location: Lake Arrowhead Beach
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Contact: Brian Daliege | shermalotskiteam@gmail.com
Dog-Friendly Recreation
Room to Roam Dog Park
Room to Roam Dog Park is open year-round, 24/7, and includes picnic tables, benches, dog agility equipment, shelters, and plenty of open space for dogs to play and socialize. The park also hosts doggie play dates and other social events.
Open: Year-round, 24/7
Contact: Don Smith | snuffmg@yahoo.com | 715-459-3235 or 715-459-2853