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Park Hours

May 1^st - October 31^st - Sunrise to 10:00 p.m.

Park Shelter Reservations

The shelter buildings at Sunset, Otumba, Sawyer, and Cherry Blossom Parks are available to groups and citizens to reserve for family gatherings, group parties, picnics, meetings, or other events. Park Shelter Reservations are on a first come basis and there is a fee required. For additional information or to see if a specific date is available, contact the Park and Recreation Department at 920-746-2914.

Park Shelter Reservation Fee: Resident Non Resident

Group of 100 or less $ 52.75 $ 73.85

Group of 101 - 200 $ 79.12 $ 89.67

Group of 201 or more $158.25 $274.30

(Fees include tax)

In addition to the fee, there is a $50.00 refundable security deposit. This deposit will be returned to you following inspection of the park after your reservation date.

An Alcohol Public Consumption Permit is available for the consumption of alcohol during your event (the sale of alcohol is not allowed.) The fee for an Alcohol Public Consumption Permit is $25.00 and is non-returnable. The party responsible for obtaining the permit must apply for the permit at least one business day before the date of the event. Application for this permit should be made at City Hall, 421 Michigan Street between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Park Rules

No camping allowed in any park or recreation area.

No pets allowed in the parks.

No glass containers allowed in the parks.

No alcoholic beverages allowed in the parks without a separate permit.

Bay View Park

A one acre park on the west side of Sturgeon Bay at Madison Avenue and W. Larch Street. This is a great place to relax, fish, view the waters of Sturgeon Bay, the shipbuilding industry, highway bridge and boating activities. The area is handicapped accessible with ramped fishing deck and viewing area at the end of the railroad spur. Picnic tables, benches, and gazebo are available. This park has limited parking and there are no restroom facilities available.

Franke Park
1700 Claybanks Road

This six and a half (6.5) acres park is located on the southwest side of Sturgeon Bay at Clay Banks Road and Strawberry Lane. This land was donated to the City by the Franke Family to be preserved in its natural state, allowing for the opportunity to walk along the constructed quarter mile path and enjoy the wetland area with signs identifying the natural vegetation. The walking path is handicapped accessible from the parking area but there are no restroom facilities.

Garland Park
435 North 8th Avenue

The park is two (2) acres and is located on Jefferson Street. It is the City’s oldest park, containing picnic facilities and restrooms in a rustic setting. Although the restrooms are not handicapped accessible, the park does have a 296 foot long wheelchair fitness course containing parallel bars, chin-up bars, horizontal ladder and stretch beam on the upper area of the park.

Lawrence Big Hill Park
191 North 9th Avenue

This ten (10) acre park is located at the end of North 9^th Avenue. There is a small picnic area with a few activity bars set in a grove of mature pine trees. Access from the park can be gained by a stairway located on Jefferson Street across from Garland Park. There are not any restroom facilities available. A small parking lot at North 9^th Avenue entrance is available.

Martin Park
207 South 3rd Avenue

This is an approximately one (1) acre park located on South 3^rd Avenue. There are picnic tables and children’s equipment for the public to enjoy.

Otumba Park
32 North Joliet Avenue

This three (3) acre park is located on West Juniper and North Joliet Avenue on the west side of Sturgeon Bay. Facilities include a picnic shelter building with restrooms, playground equipment, beach area with lifeguard station, two (2) lighted tennis courts, one (1) lighted basketball court, parking area and walkway connecting to the waterfront. You’ll enjoy Otumba Park as you take in the beautiful view of the adjacent shoreline looking towards Green Bay waters.

Sunset Park
747 North 3rd Avenue

This is a forty one (41) acre park on the east side of North 3^rd Avenue, including eighteen (18) acre Little Lake. Facilities include Frank Grasse Shelter building with restrooms (limited handicapped accessibility), swimming beach, four tennis courts (2 lighted), one basketball court, exercise course (1 - 1/3 miles long with 11 stations), two lane launching ramps, transient docking pier (2 hour limit), ½ mile walking, jogging, bike trail, six hole Frisbee Golf Course, and two areas with playground equipment. Sunset Park is a popular location for shore fishing or just enjoying the sunset over the Bay.

Cherry Blossom Park
919 South Lansing Avenue

This park is approximately 5 ½ acres located near the West Side Industrial Park on South Lansing Avenue. Handicapped accessible facilities include a shelter building with restrooms, walking, jogging, and biking trail. A volleyball court, general purpose athletic field, play equipment, benches and picnic tables are also available.

Woodside Park

This is an approximate two acre park located on the corner of Lansing Avenue and Hwy 42-57. This park has a 1/4 mile walking/nature trail.

Little Creek Parkway

This 5.6 acres is located along South 16^th Place. It has been left in a natural state with a walking path to be constructed in the future.

Waterfront Walkways

The public waterfront walkways are located along the beautiful bay of Sturgeon Bay. Walkways are located on the east side in front of Stone Harbor and also from Oregon and 1st Avenue to South Third Avenue and on the west side in front of Bridgeport Report, Applebee's and the Maritime Museum.