Bay Shore Park -
Cecil Depeau
Bay Shore Park, situated atop the Niagara
Escarpment, offers a breathtaking view of
the Bay of Green Bay. Scenic hiking trails
follow the ledge of the escarpment - a geologic
formation created 400 million years ago
by an ancient sea. A breakwater and boat
launch facility with protected harbor are
also located within Bay Shore Park. Launching
ramps and docks provide access for fishing,
sailing, and boating enthusiasts.Bay Shore
Park Campgrounds
The campgrounds at Bay Shore Park are nestled
in the woods, with trails for exploring
the bluffs leading down to the water's edge.
Bay Shore Park has a first-come, first-serve
policy for camping registration and does
not take reservations for campsites.Bay
Shore Boat Launch
This popular east shore launch facility
is a favorite for recreational boaters and
anglers and is designated as a harbor of
refuge in case of inclement weather. Several
mooring docks are available for day use
as well as an overnight mooring dock which
can be reserved for $15/night. Click here
for boat launch fee informationAddress:
5637 Sturgeon Bay Road (Highway 57)
Driving Directions: Park is just off of
Hwy. 57 about 15 miles north of Green Bay.
Lily Lake Park
This beautiful wooded park includes a 40-acre
lake which is a popular destination for
local fishermen. An overhead shelter is
available for picnickers and for special
events. This park features a boat launch
for non-motorized watercraft. Electric motors
are allowed. There are two fishing piers
that provide ADA access for anglers. Catch
of the day includes panfish and small mouth
bass. Good luck! Click here for boat launch
fees.
Address: 3897 Lily Lake Road
Driving Directions: From Green Bay, go east
on Highway 29 to Lily Lake Road, then turn
right (south) on Lily Lake Road, park is
straight ahead. About 11 miles from Green
Bay.
Neshota Park - Alan
Dewane
Visit Neshota Park and see the great changes
to the cross country ski trail! Spring flooding
required renovations and improvements. The
beginning and intermediate trails now include
dual, side-by-side Nordic track and all
trails have a full width skate track. The
County has invested in new grooming equipment
for better-combed trails to enhance your
ski experience.
A.D. Neshota Park, located
where the Neshota River is joined by the
King Creek, has 260 acres of riverbed, steeply
sloped valleys, and wooded hills. Neshota
is a pleasurable spot for the naturalist
and sightseer. Several miles of trails through
the woods provide a scenic walk for hikers,
and bridle paths for horseback riders. In
the winter months, cross country skiing,
sledding, and snowmobiling are popular activities
in the park. An enclosed shelter building
complete with cooking facilities and a fireplace
is also available to rent for special events.
Address: 5757 Park Road
Driving Directions: Take Hwy. 141 to Bellevue,
turn left on Hwy. 29 through Poland, turn
right on County Trunk "T", then
left on Park Road. About 15 miles from Green
Bay.
T. A. Pamperin Park
Located on the limits of metropolitan Green
Bay, Pamperin Park is the largest developed
park in the Brown County Park System. Pamperin
Park offers a quiet serenity with its gently
rolling hills and wooded areas enhanced
by the slowly flowing Duck Creek. Park visitors
enjoy taking strolls along the scenic creek
and over its picturesque suspension bridge.
Pamperin Park offers a wonderful children's
structured playground area, wooded picnic
areas, and several volleyball courts. A
large stone pavilion containing two halls
with restrooms, kitchen facilities, and
a fireplace can be reserved for your private
function. There is also an outdoor gazebo
available for rent surrounded by 10,000
square feet of beautiful landscaping with
formal gardens. An ideal area for wedding
ceremonies and photo opportunities of all
kinds including engagement photos and graduation
pictures.
Address: 2477 Shawano Avenue
Driving Directions: From Green Bay, take
Highway 29/32 west to Cardinal, turn right
on Cardinal, left on Brantwood, left on
River Grove, right onto Old Shawano Avenue,
park is on the left.
St. Francis Park
The Fox River State Recreational Trail stretches
20 miles from downtown Green Bay to the
Brown/Calumet County line. From the Trailhead,
approximately 5.4 miles of the urban section
of the trail is asphalt-paved. The southern
portion of the trail south of Heritage Road
allows horseback riding on bridle paths
along side the trail corridor. A "Health
Trail" along a portion of the Fox River
Trail in Allouez provides trail users with
an outdoor fitness challenge course. Also
located in the Allouez section of the Fox
River Trail is St. Francis Park. With its
picturesque gazebo, restroom building and
park benches overlooking the Fox River,
St. Francis Park provides a relaxing resting
spot for trail users and picnickers. Dogs
are allowed on the trail on 5-foot leashes
and owners must carry a waste pick-up device
or bag with them when using the trail. Fox
River Trail hours are 5 AM - 9 PM.
Way-Morr Park
This 32-acre park is located in a rural
setting on the Branch River and has scenic
wooded picnic areas complete with grills
and picnic tables. Way-Morr Park's rental
shelter is situated along the river and
right next to a wonderful children's playground
area, making it a popular choice for family
reunions and other functions. Tennis courts
and a baseball diamond also provide other
opportunities for outdoor summer recreation
at this park.
Address: Dickinson Road
Driving Directions: Take Hwy. "G"
east from De Pere about 15 miles. Park is
at intersection of Hwys. G (Dickinson Rd.)
& Z (Park Rd.)
Wrightstown Park
This park situated along the Fox River features
a boat launching ramp and docking facilities
for a scenic tour along this historic waterway.
Wrightstown Park provides a picturesque
wooded setting for those seeking to relax
or picnic along the River. Click here for
boat launch fees.
Driving Directions: Take Hwy. 57 south of
De Pere approximately 6 miles to County
Trunk "ZZ" to Wrightstown. Park
is on east bank of the Fox River just south
of the Village of Wrightstown.
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