Head to the heart of central Wisconsin, and you’ll find a fascinating folk-art attraction just 5 miles north of downtown Marshfield. Jurustic Park is home to dozens of incredible sculptures that are the work of local artist Clyde Wynia—we’ll take a look at this one-of-a-kind spot in this installment of our Marshfield Made New video series.
If you ask Clyde, he’ll tell you the dragons, dinosaurs, lizards, and other creatures that populate his woodland sculpture garden are replicas of the beasts that roamed the area during the “Iron Age”. But really, these works—which range from flying pigs to roaring dragons—are all Clyde’s creations, made from scrap metal in his workshop.
Jurustic Park is a great place for all ages, and visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour on most days in the spring, summer, and fall. (If you’re lucky, Clyde himself might even give you a tour.)
Clyde’s wife Nancy is also an artist, and her hand-blown glass, fiber art, jewelry, and more, can be found at The Hobbit House, an on-site studio and shop.
Want to see more of Clyde’s work? Explore the Downtown Jurustic Trail, a 1.5-mile route through downtown Marshfield featuring seven sculptures that’s also a great way to explore downtown Marshfield’s shops and restaurants.
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