Hoffman Hall
Hoffman Hall was opened in 1963, and was named after famed Coach William Hoffman, who coached teams in several sports over 41 years, winning nearly 70 percent of his games. It was originally constructed as part of the Campion High School campus and was later sold to the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. They operated the campus as Martin Luther Preparatory School from 1979 to 1995. The State of Wisconsin purchased the facility in 1995 and converted it to a Juvenile Correctional Institution for non-assaultive male youthful offenders. Hoffman Hall has remained outside the prison facility during this time. Hoffman Hall is used for numerous activities during the year. Activities that occur are swimming lessons, volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer, Holiday Fun Night, Kayak classes, Fitness classes, and so much more!
Hoffman Hall Recreation Center is a 42,000 sq. ft. the facility built in 1962 as part of Campion High School Campus and it is named after the legendary Coach William Hoffman. In November of 2012 with the financial help of many community-minded individuals, organizations, businesses and the City of Prairie du Chien, it saw a $1.89 million dollar Phase 1 renovation. Because of these upgrades, the Parks and Recreation Department is able to provide a variety of program offerings and special events for all ages and ability levels at a quality facility.
The Indoor Olympic size pool with its new filtration and dehumidification system has a capacity of 100 patrons and hosts multiple programs from swim lessons to Water Aerobics, Lap swim, and Open Swim. A kiddie slide, basketball hoop, and volleyball nets await your family fun. Even Kayak classes are available for the adventurous types! City Red-Cross certified Lifeguards are always on duty to ensure the safety of everyone involved but parents with children 7 and under must be with child in the water.
The renovated Gymnasium includes seating for 800, a regulation size basketball court, two cross courts separated by gym divider, 8 basketball hoops, 3 volleyball courts and 3 badminton courts. The newly installed sound system can also be utilized. The gym can accommodate many functions including weddings, sports shows, craft & quilting fairs, community events, basketball & volleyball tournaments and camps as well as large and small group functions.
The Lobby area offers a large meeting room area that features newly installed windows, accessible bathrooms, and includes a kitchen area. The Lobby can also be rented in conjunction with the gym for your group function.
The Fitness Area offers a quiet location to relieve the day’s stress as Hoffman Hall has the areas most experienced Fitness staff with morning and evening classes offered throughout the week. Showers and locker room facilities are also available for the many users. Hoffman Hall provides a safe and secure environment for all users regardless of the weather and we hope you take advantage of the many opportunities available. We look forward to seeing you, your family, or group at southwest Wisconsin’s healthiest and happiest place to be-Hoffman Hall!