Swift Falls County Park has a designated fishing area. The park contains hiking trails and is a good location to spot deer and bald eagles. Appleton Area Recreation Park provides ATV, truck, motorcycle and snowmobile trails. The park also contains hiking trails.
Appleton Area Recreation Park contains a playground, a picnic area and sand dunes. Swift Falls has a campsite that allows tents and campers. The campsite offers water and electrical hook-up.
Swift Falls County Park's campground is open from May through October. The park closes at 10 p.m. Campers must pay a fee. Appleton Area Recreation Park is open seven days a week from sunrise until sunset and is free.