The City of Sturgeon Bay and the Door County YMCA are proud to announce a new partnership that will allow each entity to present to the community its own unique field of service.

This new partnership will bring a new level of excellence in service to residents of the community. It also means that there will be a change in the administration of recreational programs, previously provided by the City of Sturgeon Bay. The programs affected for the summer are tennis instruction and the half-day camp for youth.

As a direct result of the City's Ad Hoc Budget Review Committee recommendation, City officials recently determined that it would be prudent and responsible to utilize the YMCA for the recreation component. This would maximize the resources of the park professionals (City) in a progressive win/win situation for everyone.

For those who would like to sign up to participate in the summer programs that were previously administered and staffed by the City, simply call the Door County YMCA to get a registration form or visit their website. These programs are open to anyone in the community, and a Y membership is NOT required for participation in any YMCA program. Financial assistance is also available so that no one will be turned away, due to an inability to afford participation.

Beaches

Enjoy a cool dip in Sturgeon Bay at one our two beaches - Sunset Park & Otumba Park.

Frisbee Golf

A six hole frisbee golf course is available at Sunset Park. Bring your frisbee and play a round of frisbee golf.

Ice Rink

The City of Sturgeon Bay maintains an ice rink, located on the parking lot of the Memorial Field Warming House during the winter season. Watch the newspapers or listen for radio announcements for the schedule. The warming house is open to the public.

Trails

The portion of the Ahanapee State Trail that lies in City limits starts at the corner of Madison Avenue and Lansing Avenue and extends southerly to Wilson Road.

The 2.5 mile marked Ice Age National Scenic Trail begins on the west side of the City at the corner of Madison Avenue and Lansing Avenue and ends at Potawatomi State Park.

Farmers Market 

Every Saturday morning from early June through October there is a Farmers Market held in the Market Square parking lot located between Michigan Street and Nebraska Street. All items are handmade or homegrown and items for sale vary with the seasons. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m and early sales are permitted.

Vendor fees are $15.00 per stall per day or $150.00 plus tax per season. For additional information, please contact the Park & Recreation Department at 920-746-2914.

Door County Library & Miller Art Center
107 South 4th Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone: 920-743-6578

Visit the Library with its diversion of leisure activities - books, periodicals, videos, the Lawrie History Room, and Learning Resources Center (Toy Library). The Miller Art Center, located in the Library features changing exhibitions on the main floor with a portion of the permanent collection, focusing on twentieth century Wisconsin artists, on display in the mezzanine.

Adopt-A-Park Program

The Park & Recreation Department is looking for individuals or organizations willing to "Adopt-A-Park" which would include: Planting of flowers, adding mulch to plantings, painting of buildings, painting of playground equipment, making new planting areas, weeding of flower beds, general park maintenance and painting park entrance signs. Contact the Park & Recreation Department to become a part of this program.

Door County Museum  
18 North 4th Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone: 920-743-5809

Door County Museum is open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 1st through October 31st. Revisit early Door County through a series of exhibits depicting homes, shops, and offices. Visit the Pioneer Fire Department or one of the many other displays including Indian artifacts, rock, cherry industry, and the military. Stop to enjoy the picture nook and the slide display.

John Miles County Park
916 North 14th Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

The John Miles Fair Park is approximately 59 acres located in the City of Sturgeon Bay. The Door County Fair is held here in August. There are also stock car racing events held on Saturday nights from May through mid-September.

Door County Soccer Association

There are four soccer fields (2 micro and 2 full size) located within the John Miles Fair Park near the Alabama Street entrance. The League plays (ages 6-18) May, June, and July, Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until sunset and occasionally on Saturdays. The fields may be used by the public for games when not in use by the Association, with the exception of the two weeks during preparation and presentation of the Door County Fair.

Sail Training Foundation
Phone: 920-743-6934

The Sail Training Foundation of the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club offers sailing classes for youth and adults, open to the public. There will be four youth class sessions this summer, each running Monday through Thursday for two weeks. Session I begins June 16 and ends June 26. Session II begins July 7 and ends July 17. Session III begins July 21 and ends July 31, and Session IV begins August 4 and ends August 14. Those classes are at the STF facility in Sunset Park, at the foot of Florida Street in Sturgeon Bay. Adult classes, using Flying Scots, are held every Tuesday evening from June 17 through August 19 at the Yacht Club, on Nautical Drive on Sturgeon Bay's West Side.

Door County Hockey Association 
Don Scherschel, President 
Phone: 920-824-5445

U. S. Coast Guard Canal Station

Located at the intersection of Canal Road and Lake Forest Park Drive. Facilities include a lighthouse, breakwater at entrance to ship canal and off street parking lot. Most of this property is open to the public for sightseeing and shore fishing.

U.S. Corps of Engineers - Ship Canal

Located on Canal Road with public access to the north side of the Sturgeon Bay - Lake Michigan Ship Canal. Several points are provided along the area to serve sightseers and shore fisherman.

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

2.5 mile trail thru west side of Sturgeon Bay beginning at the corner of Madison and Lansing and ending at Potawatomi State Park. Trail is marked.

Door County Senior Resource Center
832 North 14th Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Boy Scouts of America/Cub Scouts 
Bay Lakes Council, Green Bay
Phone: 920-438-3999

Door County 4-H Program
Rene Melberg
Phone: 920-746-2260

Girl Scout Council
Lac Baie
Phone: 1-800-236-GIRL(4475)

Boys Little League
Holly Kohls: 920-743-7289

Girls Little League
Connie Baudhuin  920-825-7883

Babe Ruth & Legion
George Husby: 920-743-6322

Slow Pitch
Sam Heimbecker: 920-743-4500

Old Timers
John McCormick: 920-746-4425

Door County Sail & Power Squadron

The Door County Sail & Power Squadron was chartered in 1954. The members contribute to the community by promoting safe boating through education. Click on the link above for more information!