A Historic Year For The Wisconsin State Park System


A Historic Year For The Wisconsin State Park System


MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System by learning about its history of outdoor recreation, tourism and stewardship.

Over the last 125 years, Wisconsin`s state park system has grown in both size and opportunity to meet the needs of Wisconsinites and visitors.

The state’s parks, forests, trails and recreation areas are managed to conserve and protect some of Wisconsin’s most exceptional natural resources. From the expansive Northwoods to the shores of Lake Michigan to the picturesque Driftless Region and everything in between, the state park system offers opportunities to recreate in virtually every part of the state.

Gov. Evers proclaimed 2025 the “Wisconsin State Park System 125th Anniversary” across the state and invites all Wisconsinites to join the occasion. The significance of this milestone can be observed in the day-to-day operations of the more than 120 properties that make up the state park system. These sites offer visitors a space to improve their health and wellness, build community, learn new skills and spend quality time in the outdoors...


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