The Hayward Area is a wonderful place to live and visit. With thousands of acres of forest land and hundreds of lakes and a national park flowing through our city, you don’t have to look far to find an endless supply of outdoor fun and Northwood’s beauty. This vibrant community has strong academic and sports programs, state-of-the-art education and medical facilities, a wealth of family resources, and a growing business community. Whether you are starting a new business, taking a new job, making plans for your retirement, investing in a vacation home or moving from the city, you will find an unsurpassed quality of life in the Hayward Lakes Area.
For relocation resources please visit the Choose Sawyer County page.
- City of Hayward
- Town of Hayward
- Sawyer County Government
- City of Hayward Police Department
- Churches and Worship
- Libraries
- Hayward Community Schools
- Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University
- Northwood Technical College
- Youth Sports
- High School Athletics
- Health Care
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- DNR
- Non-profit organizations
- Area Museums
- Sawyer County Fair
- Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC)
- Workforce Assistance – resource for job seekers and employers