GET OUT AND EXPLORE

There's nothing more relaxing than spending time in the outdoors with your family or friends. When you begin craving an outdoor adventure, Green Lake is the place to be! cyclists can also utilize the GuskeyMiller Prairie Trail and the Sunnyside Conservancy, which feature fairly level terrain through a combination of prairie and hardwoods.

Whether you prefer cycling along the waterfront or finding off-road biking adventures, the Green Lake area offers unique experiences for every level of cyclist. Loop the Lake (27 miles) is a bike route will take you through some of the most picturesque scenery surrounding Wisconsin’s deepest natural lake.

For off-road adventure seekers, Ceresco Prairie Mountain Bike Trails at Ripon College provides the thrill of jumps and switchbacks along with a couple of nice climbs. The trail is built on the side of a hill, and winds through hard woods and tall prairie grasses. The trail is open to fat-tire cycling during the winter. Off-road The Green Lake area has many quality parks. Playground equipment, fishing, outdoor grills, restrooms, and large open areas will greet you at many of the parks. Pack your cooler and pick a spot for a quiet lunch or get-together.

Open May through October, Larson’s Famous Clydesdales is quite the place to spend an afternoon! A short drive from Green Lake, it's one of the only places where visitors can see famous Clydesdales up close and personal. Enjoy a guided tour and grandstand show, and don’t forget to take pictures of a rare baby Clydesdale.

A birdwatching paradise awaits you. Start your day early, and discover the sights and sounds of Green Lake’s birds. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views as Sunnyside Conservancy, Snake Creek Wetlands, Hattie Sherwood Park, Mill Pond, White River Marsh State Wildlife Area, and the Green Lake Conference Center offer some of the best spots for bird enthusiasts.

There are plenty of options for fun during the Wisconsin winters, you just need to know where to go to get it! For those looking to explore the countryside with the power of an engine, snowmobiling in Green Lake County is a great way to take in the scenery. There are miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the Green Lake area, and rentals are available. If you prefer to keep your boots on the ground, head to Zobel Park for an exhilarating ride down the hill on a sled or tube. This gentle rolling hill draws the young (and young at heart) for a bit of exercise and excitement.

green lake area parks

Athletic Field Park — 540 Lake Street

Daycholah Park — 361 Lake Street Deacon Mills Park — 499 South Street Dodge (County) Park — W3278 Country Road K, Markesan

Friday Club Park — 540 Lake Street

Hattie Sherwood Park — 451 S. Lawson Drive

Highknocker Park — 564 Highknocker Trail

Playground Park — 547 Mill Street Sunset Park — 5254 County Road A, Ripon Zobel Park — At the corner of County Road J & Highway 49