Life in Hudson
Hudson is a vibrant, dynamic community featuring excellent schools, exceptional healthcare, and employment opportunities within a comfortable distance. Pair that with our range of retailers, entertainment options, and outdoor activities–Hudson is a great place to live, work, and play.
Learn a Bit About Hudson
New to the Hudson area or looking for a new home? Below are some introductory topics to explore. Remember to check out the City of Hudson for detailed information about local projects, city departments, and city leadership.
There are a few places to look if you want to connect - no matter what age you are! Please note some places may be ramping up slowly due to COVID.
For ideas around Continued Education, watch our events calendar for ongoing postings.
The Hudson Area Public Library offers programs for kids and adults - all free of charge. You can join a book club, attend an outdoor event, or access a wide variety of free materials.
Hudson Community Education focuses on building skills, promoting health & well-being, enriching student learning, and maximizing the talents and resources of community members.
Our local YMCA has great community opportunities including the Hudson Teen Center. Don't miss out on part of the Y family, Camp St. Croix. For more than 110 years, Camp St. Croix has established a tradition of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all of our year-round programs.
The Phipps Center for the Arts also has a wide variety of classes for people of all ages to explore.
Bear Buddies Child Development Center
3250 Heiser St Ste 2, Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-5454
Hudson Community Day Care Center
824 4th St, Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-5912
2600 Center Dr, Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-6672
2401 Monetary Blvd, Hudson, WI 54016
715- 381-3635
2400 Foxglove Way Ste 4, Hudson, WI 54016
715-808-0538
Peace of Mind Daycare - Hudson
201 Carmichael Road, Hudson WI 54016
(651) 731-2608
Beth Immanuel Messianic Synagogue
828 3rd Street, Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-0106
Downtown Campus: 920 Third Street, Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-8821
Highlands Campus: 504 Frontage Road, Hudson, WI 54016
545 6th St. North, Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-2362
529 2nd Street, Hudson, WI 54016
715-220-6091
1024 4th St, Hudson, WI 54016
715-377-1400
810 Northview Dr, Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-5441
712 Grandview Drive, Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-9851
777 Carmichael Rd, Hudson WI 54016
715-386-4070
1901 Vine Street, Hudson, Wisconsin 54016
715-386-2851
498 Jacobs Lane, Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-4057
403 Saint Croix St., Hudson, WI 54016
715-972-3387
Hudson United Methodist Church
1401 Laurel Ave., Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-3921
309 Vine Street, Hudson WI 54016
715-386-9589
505 13th St S., Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-5409
1500 Vine St., Hudson, WI 54016
715-381-5120
502 County Rd UU, Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-2348
West Campus: 1205 6th Street, Hudson, WI 54016
East Campus: 614 Badlands Road, Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-9313
You can search for employment a few ways on our website. The first option is to review our Chamber Member's Job Postings. To list a job posting or volunteer posting, contact info@hudsonwi.org.
The other option is to work with our Chamber Members who focus on staffing directly. These local companies include:
They help companies meet their production goal with high quality employees and best-in class service.
Their job is to match great job opportunities with the right person for each job with a personalized experience. Their goal is successful job matches that provide lasting results.
Their core competency and core focus is providing companies with quality temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct hire employment solutions in the areas of administrative, clerical, customer service and manufacturing.
Primary, Specialty, and Urgent Care
403 Stageline Rd Ste 200, Hudson, WI 54016-7848
715-531-6800
Quick Clinic (temporarily closed)
Located in County Market - Walk-in only
2310 Crest View Drive, Hudson, WI 54016
Health Partners Hudson Hospital & Clinic
Internal Medicine, Specialty Clinics, Hospital, and Emergency Care
405 Stageline Rd, Hudson, WI 54016
715-531-6000
Find more in our directory:
Hudson was founded in the summer of 1840 by Louis Massey and Peter Bouchea. Massey and Bouchea settled at the mouth of the Willow River, now the vicinity of our First and St. Croix Streets. The 1840s saw a few settlers making their appearance here - Captain John. Page, the Nobles brothers, Dr. Philip Aldrich, Ammah Andrews, Moses Perrin, Colonel James Hughes, Daniel Anderson, and others.
The settlement was known as Willow River up until 1848 when the name was changed to Buena Vista. Joel Foster stated that this name was appropriate since the area did, indeed, have a "beautiful view".
The 1850s and 1860s saw a great influx of settlers, and many of today's Hudson citizens are descendants of these early pioneers. The main attraction of this area at that time was the first lumber industry, and as time went on the entire St. Croix Valley was dotted with sawmills of varying importance.
In 1852, A. D. Gray, the first mayor, petitioned to change the name of the city to Hudson, because many travelers had noticed the resemblance of the St. Croix River to New York's Hudson River.
Packet boats, stern and side wheelers, and many other boats were plying the St. Croix during this period. In 1871, with the coming of the railroad to Hudson, the golden age of the riverboat on the St. Croix was passed. The railroad gave this region direct rail transportation to the east.
The period of 1870-1890 saw substantial growth of lumbering and industry. In each succeeding decade, Hudson grew in population, material wealth, and beauty. Thus, we have the local setting for many historic sites. The Hudson sawmill (now the site of our marina) was one of 17 lumbering businesses on the St. Croix in 1872. One of the lumber industries is now known as The Andersen Corporation, a major producer of windows.
The St. Croix River is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the United States. In 1972, Congress designated the St. Croix River as a protected scenic riverway, preserving the beauty of the shoreline for generations to come.
Like history? Make sure to explore:
505 3rd Street, Hudson, WI 54016-1694
715-386-4765
St. Croix County Government Center
1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-4600
980 County Road A, Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-4263
654 Glover Road, Hudson, WI 54016
715-425-2665
400 7th Street North, Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-5141
Hudson Park Options provides information on facilities available in each park in Hudson, Wisconsin.
Anderson Park
- Basketball
- Tennis Courts
Burton Field
- Baseball Diamond
- Football Field
- Burton Outdoor Ice Rink – Warming house and attendant are provided during skating season
- Playground
Carpenter Nature Center
- Hiking Trails
Corky's Pier
- Boat Launch
Ferry Landing Park
- Playground
- Boat Launch
- Picnic Areas
Grandview Park
- Baseball Diamond
- Softball Field
- Playground
Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake
- Dock Fishing
- Standup Paddle Board, Paddle Boat, Canoes, and Kayak Rentals
- Swimming & Diving
- Trails & Picnic Areas
- Playground
- Scuba site – 90 ft. deep lake
Lakefront Park
- Sand Volleyball
- Walking Trails
- Playground
- Fishing
- Boat Launch
Prospect Park
- Volleyball
- Playground
Troy Beach
- Swimming Area
- Picnic Tables
- Barbecue Grills
- Pit Toilets
Willow River State Park
- Frisbee Golf
- Hiking Trails
- Picnic Areas
- Fishing
- Scenic Overlooks
- Camping
644 Brakke Drive, Hudson, WI 54016
715-377-3700
hellmesh@hudsonraiders.org
715-377-3850 ext. 2301
Elementary Schools:
340 13th St S., Hudson, WI 54016
715-377-3840
70 County Rd E., Houlton, WI 54082
715-377-3850
1400 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016
715-377-3860
510 Lemon Street North, Hudson, WI 54016
715-377-3870
535 County Road F, Hudson, WI 54016
715-377-3890
1118 4th Street, Hudson, WI 54016
715-377-3880
Middle School:
1300 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016
715-377-3820
High School:
1501 Vine Street, Hudson, WI 54016
715.377.3800
Additional Schools:
504 Frontage Rd, Hudson, WI 54016
715-381-8254
Chesterton Academy of the St. Croix Valley
1835 Northwestern Avenue S., Stillwater MN 55082
(651) 504-2638
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
1230 5th St., Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 222-0384
403 St Croix St., Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-3941
Early Childhood: Birth - 6 Years
614 Badlands Road, Hudson, WI 54016
715-381-1414
Preschool - 8th 1205 Sixth Street, Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-9349
Marie Blakeman Community Center
1320 Wisconsin St., Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-8709
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
1752 Dorset Ln., New Richmond, WI 54017
715-381-4360
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
715-381-4360
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
715-381-4360
Senior Housing
2525 Ward Avenue, Hudson, WI 54016
715-716-0228
2221 Hanley Rd., Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-0110
Red Cedar Canyon Senior Living
3001 Hanley Rd., Hudson, WI 54016
715-381-7333
Christian Community Homes and Services/Wintergreen
1312 Wisconsin St, Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-5088
Presbyterian Homes & Services/Woodland Hill
441 Stageline Road, Hudson, WI 54016
715-716-5200
City of Hudson Utility Services
Hudson City Hall
505 3rd Street, Hudson, WI 54016-1694
715-386-4765
Comcast/Xfinity
1-800-934-6489
Xcel Energy
800-895-4999
Advanced Disposal
651-487-8546
AT&T
1-800-288-2020
City of Hudson
Utility Billing Department
715-716-5751
Community Youth Athletics provides the following sport information in Hudson, Wisconsin:
- Aquatics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Mountain Biking
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Field of Dreams – Soccer Fields located on Highway UU
Hudson Boosters offers a variety of recreational sports at all levels including:
- Football
- Baseball
- Softball
- Public Ice Skating Every Sunday from 6-7pm $5 per person
- Rink Rental $195
Hudson High School Athletics takes you to sports provided by the school.
Hudson's YMCA has a variety of sports classes, leagues, and training for youth, teens, and adults.
Hudson is the site for a variety of events throughout the year. Some of our favorite annual events include the Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival in the fall, Hudson Christmas Tour of Homes in the winter, and Hudson Booster Days in the summer!
Check out more annual events here.
To see our full calendar, click here!
2100 O'Neil Rd Ste 100
Hudson, WI 54016
608-264-7447
700 1st St., Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-3101
808 Heggen St, Hudson, WI 54016-5003
715-386-0322
1752 Dorset Ln., New Richmond, WI 54017
715-386-4759
City of Hudson - Hudson City Hall
505 3rd Street, Hudson, WI 54016-1694
715-386-4765
Find Non-Profit Organizations in our directory: Non-Profit Organizations
Have a Question About Hudson?
The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is located in the heart of downtown, historic Hudson. We provide information to visitors and new residents on a daily basis. Simply email our office at info@hudsonwi.org and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
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