Wood County offers visitors a variety of activities at any of our 7 recreational
parks, 3 rivers, many lakes, 38,000 acres of county forest land, and 18,500 acres
of Wood County State Wildlife Area.
While in Wood County you can enjoy yourself year-round with all types of outdoor
fun ranging from ice-fishing to frisbee golf.
For information on what Wood County has to offer contact the Wood County Park and
Forestry Department.
The Wood County Parks and Forestry Office has moved!
Please note our new address information effective April 24, 2017
Regular mail & smaller parcel deliveries:
Wood County Parks & Forestry
111 W. Jackson Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Large parcel deliveries:
Wood County Courthouse
Attn: Wood County Parks & Forestry
400 Market Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Parks News Release Office Hours, Camping Reservation Policy
Posted
8/2/2017
by
sgreen@co.wood.wi.us
*Updated Red Sands Beach Closures 2017
Posted
7/10/2017
by
sgreen@co.wood.wi.us
Please see the attached document listing the closure dates for Red Sands Beach.
Rifle Range Clean/up
Posted
6/5/2017
by
sgreen@co.wood.wi.us
The Wood County Rifle Range clean-up will take place on Tuesday, June 6th beginning at approximately 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. During this time, the range will be closed to the public. Thank you.
Timber Sale Bid Opening June 7, 2017
Posted
5/10/2017
by
sgreen@co.wood.wi.us
See attachment.
2017 Parks & Forestry Summer brochure NOW AVAILABLE!
Posted
4/27/2017
by
sgreen@co.wood.wi.us
The 2017 Parks & Forestry summer brochure is now available online. Beginning May 1st, you may pick up a hard copy in the Parks & Forestry office on the 2nd floor of the River Block building in WI Rapids from 8am - 4:30 pm. They will also be available at Dexter, South Park, North Park campgrounds and at Powers Bluff Park.
2017 Wood County Parks & Forestry Facebook Photo Contest
Posted
3/23/2017
by
sgreen@co.wood.wi.us
Powers Bluff Development Project Brochure
Posted
2/2/2017
by
sgreen@co.wood.wi.us
Powers Bluff Long Range Master Plan
Posted
2/2/2017
by
sgreen@co.wood.wi.us
NEW and Revised Park & Forestry Recreation Pamphlet!
Posted
1/20/2017
by
sgreen@co.wood.wi.us
Introducing! The newest version of the The Wood County Park & Forestry Recreation Pamphlet - Revised in October 2016. These are also available from our office in the Courthouse.
Currently, I am having trouble with uploading the attachments to this page. You can find these on our Facebook page as well until then. Thank you.
Pets in the Parks
Posted
8/26/2016
by
sgreen@co.wood.wi.us
Per our ordinance 600.08 (1) Pets. -It shall be unlawful for any person to allow pets to enter any public building, bathing beach, picnic grounds, or playgrounds within any County Park, or to run at large at any time on County Park grounds. -In other County Park areas and campgrounds pets are permitted provided they shall at all times be kept on a leash not more than 10 feet long. All pets shall be effectively restrained or under the owner's control at all times. No person shall allow his pet to deprive or disrupt the enjoyment or use of any area by others. -Pet owners are required to immediately clean up after their pets.
Pictures of CAMPSITES available on Facebook!
Posted
4/13/2016
by
sgreen@co.wood.wi.us
We have uploaded pictures of each campsite as well as dimensions of the sites and pads at each campground on our Facebook page. You can better determine if your camper will "fit" in a particular spot, or if it's too sunny, or not close enough to the water.
Click on "PHOTOS", then click on ALBUMS". Scroll down until you find the album you are looking for. Check out our Facebook page and "LIKE" us. Thank you.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wood-County-Park-Forestry-Department/204221776296438