Why visit Hayward
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hayward Cinema, The Park Center, Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum and North Wisconsin Lumber Company Office.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 3°F, and about 59 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hayward
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hayward
Hayward is a city in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. Its population was 2,533 at the 2020 census. The city was formally organized in 1883. It is near the Namekagon River and is surrounded by the Town of Hayward.
From the Wikipedia article Hayward, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks10
North Wisconsin Lumber Company Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Office building in Hayward, Wisconsin, United States
National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame
Museum · 0.5 mi
10360 Hall of Fame Drive, Hayward
Nov-Mar off; Apr-May,Sep-Oct 09:30-16:00; Jun-Aug 09:30-16:30
Sawyer County Historical Museum
Museum · 0.5 mi
The Sawyer County Historical Museum contains numerous exhibits spanning the history of Sawyer County and the Hayward area. From Ojibwe...
15452 County Road B, Hayward
Jun 01-Aug 31: Mo-Sa 12:00-16:00; Sep 01-May 31: Th 10:00-14:00
Giant Muskie
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
Giant muskellunge (pike, Esox masquinongy) with an observation deck in its mouth
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Hayward National Golf Club
Golf course · 1.5 mi
15986 West Fun Valley Road, Hayward
Restaurants and cafes32
Angry Minnow Brewery
Brewery and winery
The Angry Minnow Brew Pub Restaurant.
10440 Florida Avenue, Hayward
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-21:00
Riverstreet Family Restaurant
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
10604 Beal Avenue, Hayward
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:00-14:00
The Social
Restaurant · Burger · 0.6 mi
10562 Main Street
Mo,Su off; Tu-Th 11:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00
3 Fly Sisters
Brewery and winery · 0.6 mi
10574 Main Street
Mo,Su off; Tu-We 12:00-18:00; Th-Sa 12:00-20:00
Firehouse Bakery & Deli
Bakery · 0.6 mi
10565 Main Street, Hayward
Mo-We off; Th-Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 08:00-13:00
Sundaes with Annabelle and Charlotte
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.6 mi
10555 Main Street, Hayward
Mo 12:00-17:00; Tu-Th 10:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-20:00
20 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship8
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.9 mi
16606 Fun Valley Road, Hayward
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Sherman & Ruth Weiss Community Library
Library · 1.3 mi
10788 State Highway 77, Hayward
Hayward High School, Hayward Middle School, & Northern Waters Environmental School
School · 0.5 mi
Healthcare9
Essentia Health-Hayward Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
1134N State Highway 77, Hayward
Essentia Health-Hayward Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
1134N State Highway 77, Hayward
Marshfield Clinic Hayward Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
10212N North Greenwood Lane, Hayward
Marshfield Clinic Hayward Physical Therapy Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
15910 Company Lake Road, Hayward
Tamarack Health Hayward Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
11128 State Highway 27, Hayward
Map of Hayward
107 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 3°F | 0.9 in | 12.0 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 6°F | 0.9 in | 10.4 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 18°F | 1.5 in | 10.3 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 30°F | 2.7 in | 5.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 42°F | 4.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 52°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 54°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 35°F | 3.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 23°F | 1.7 in | 7.3 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 11°F | 1.3 in | 12.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hayward Rs (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sawyer County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-08-09: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-09-10: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
- 2000-06-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sawyer County Airport (HYR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Little Round Lake 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Shell Lake 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Cumberland 42 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Cameron 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Barron 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Chetek 48 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ashland 49 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Frederic 53 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Superior 55 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Luck 55 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- HaywardMuskie-061-050507, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- North Wisconsin Lumber Company Office, 2014, Foreverwiser, CC BY-SA 3.0
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