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What's Up in the Parks and the Wild Goose State Trail...
As of 02/01/2012

Astico Park Derge Park Harnischfeger Park Ledge Park Nitschke Mounds Park Wild Goose State Trail

Questions, comments or to report additional information, please contact the Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Department at (920) 386-3700 x1 or Email: parks@co.dodge.wi.us

FIREWOOD BAN CONTINUES AT ALL PARKS: Due to the Emerald Ash Borer concern,
NO FIREWOOD may be brought into the Dodge County Parks.  Park firewood is available for purchase from staff or volunteer camp hosts ($4 per bundle – 8 pieces).

Astico Park:
Trails and Roads:  All trails are open.  Access to the parking area off Hwy T for the historic bridge and trails is available daily from 7am – 8:30pm until November. Bluebird nests are active in 2011. 

Camping:  All campsites are available for reservations or drive-in occupancy.  Get your Labor Day weekend campsite reservations in now before they are all booked.    Call the Parks office at 920-386-3700 for reservations.

River:  Canoe/Kayak rentals are available (weather and river dependent).  Call the Parks office to confirm the schedule and/or make rental reservations.

Miscellaneous:  Three picnic shelters are available for rental for your group outing: graduation party, family reunion, company picnic, church gathering, etc.  Call parks office for reservations.

Derge Park:

Trails and Roads:  Asphalt paths connect the main facilities in the park.  There are currently no designated hiking trails available.

Camping:  All campsites are now available for reservations or drive-in occupancy.  All campsites have electrical hookups available.  Currently only a few sites are available for Labor Day weekend.  Plan ahead if you want to get a site for the last major summer holiday.  Reservations for Memorial Day 2012 can now be made. 

Lake:  The boat launch is open.  Mandatory boat launch fees are in effect.  Register for a daily permit ($5) or an annual permit ($30) at the self-registration box adjacent to the boat launch.   Launch permits are valid for City of Beaver Dam launches and Derge Park launch.  Vehicles with trailers parked without a valid launch permit are subject to citation. GET YOUR LAUNCH PERMITS AT DERGE PARK – a portion of your permit fee is returned to Derge Park for shoreline improvements and facilities.

Pedal boats are available for rental.  See the camp host on site #1 for availability.

Miscellaneous:  An enclosed quonset shelter is available for your group outing.  A small picnic shelter is also available.  Call the parks office for reservations.

 

Harnischfeger Park:

If you are unable to locate staff in the park, check the sign posted near the office door as to where they might be working or check with the Camp Host when on duty.

Trails and Roads:  The majority of the hiking and horse trails are open; however, the Green loop and the eastern half of the Red loop may still have some wet and muddy areas.

Camping:  All campsites are now available for reservations or drive-in occupancy.  Our camp host, Deanna is on site #4 again this year to assist campers and others on weekends.  Call the Parks office at 920-386-3700 for reservations.  Sorry, all campsites are booked for Labor Day Weekend.  Reservations can be made at this time for Memorial Day, 2012.

River:  Water height is near normal summer level.  Canoe, Kayak and pedal boat rentals are available.   Call the Parks office to make your canoe/kayak rental reservations.   

Events:  Mark your calendar for the 6th annual Fallfest event at Harnischfeger Park, Saturday, October 1st.  Tractor wagon rides, entertainment, pancake breakfast, kids activities, buckskinner encampment, antique tractors and more.  Book a campsite now while you can.

Miscellaneous:  Get your clubhouse reservations in now for the Fall or next year.  All summer weekends for 2011 are now booked through the end of August.  Labor Day weekend is still available.  If you didn’t get a summer weekend, you can still take advantage of the special weekday rates now available.

If you would like to share “Your Vision for the Future of the Old Homestead” at Harnischfeger Park, please email: parks@co.dodge.wi.us or mail: Dodge County Parks, 127 E. Oak St., Juneau, WI  53039.

Ledge Park:

Trails and Roads:  All trails are open. 

Camping:  All campsites are now available for reservations or drive-in occupancy.  Call the Parks office at 920-386-3700 for reservations.  Reservations can be made at this time for Memorial Day, 2012.

Events:The new Horicon Marsh Bike Route Map is now available at Ledge Park or on our website at www.dodgeparks.com.  Get your friends and family together and hit the trails to experience the uniqueness of the Horicon Marsh and see what our communities have to offer.  Ledge Park offers easy access to the route.

Nitschke Mounds Park:

Trails and Roads:  The driveway and parking area are open for the season.  The park is open from dawn to dusk. 

Events:  No report.  Miscellaneous:  The mounds were originally built in a prairie and oak savanna setting about 1000 years ago.  The park is currently undergoing a transformation from pastured woodland back to its historical prairie and oak savanna setting.  Crews have been and will continue to work on the tree removals and brush clearing which may create scattering of brush piles, cut logs, etc.  Every effort is being made to keep the trails open during these work periods.

Wild Goose State Trail:

Trails:  The hiking and biking season is now in full swing!  Always report any downed branches or trees encountered on the trail to the Parks office at 920-386-3700 or email parks@co.dodge.wi.us.

Parking Areas:  Designated parking areas on Hwy 60, at Hwy 26/Hwy 33, Minnesota Junction and East Waupun are open. 

Camping:  Bike-in & Hike-in camping is available in the City of Juneau at the Wild Goose Park.  Contact the City of Juneau at (920) 386-4800 for more information.

Events:  The Juneau Farmers' Market is held every Friday morning from May 1 through October 31 in downtown Juneau, about 3 blocks west of the Wild Goose Trail.  Items for sale can include flowers and plants, vegetables, berries and other fruits, baked items and crafts.

 

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Dodge County Land Resources and Parks

Last Update 02/01/2012

Contact us for details:
Dodge County Parks (Main Office)
127 East Oak Street - Juneau WI 53039
Phone: (920) 386-3700 x1
Fax: (920) 386-3979
E-mail: parks@co.dodge.wi.us


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