Mission Statement
The mission of the City Parks and Forestry Department is to enhance the quality of life by providing vibrant, accessible, and sustainable green spaces that serve as essential resources for the community. We are committed to preserving and sustaining urban forests, protecting our city's natural heritage, and promoting environmental stewardship. Through effective management and collaboration with local residents, organizations, and partners, we strive to create and maintain safe, healthy, and welcoming parks that contribute to the well-being of current and future generations.
SANDY BEACH DAILY ADMISSION FEES (City Resident/Non-City Resident)
Adult (12+): $3.00/$4.00
Youth (6-11): $2.00/$3.00
Child, (5 & under) Free
SANDY BEACH SEASON PASS FEES
Adult (12+): free/$25.00
Child (6-11): free/$18
Child (5 & under): free
Family, maximum: free/$60 (two parents/guardians + children): Free/$60
Replacement Season Passes: $3.00 each
BOAT LAUNCH FEES (Sandy Beach & Mill Pond) (City Resident/Non-City Resident/Non-State Resident)
Customers must show a current boat registration card or bring up the information on the Go Wild WI DNR website to receive a pass. Expired registrations are not accepted. City staff will not look up registrations for customers.
Daily Boat Launch Fee: $8.00/$8.00/$15.00
Seasonal Boat Launch Permit: $30.00/$60.00/$80.00
Replacement Boat Launch Permit: $5.00 each
Adult (12+): $3.00/$4.00
Youth (6-11): $2.00/$3.00
Child, (5 & under) Free
SANDY BEACH SEASON PASS FEES
Adult (12+): free/$25.00
Child (6-11): free/$18
Child (5 & under): free
Family, maximum: free/$60 (two parents/guardians + children): Free/$60
Replacement Season Passes: $3.00 each
BOAT LAUNCH FEES (Sandy Beach & Mill Pond) (City Resident/Non-City Resident/Non-State Resident)
Customers must show a current boat registration card or bring up the information on the Go Wild WI DNR website to receive a pass. Expired registrations are not accepted. City staff will not look up registrations for customers.
Daily Boat Launch Fee: $8.00/$8.00/$15.00
Seasonal Boat Launch Permit: $30.00/$60.00/$80.00
Replacement Boat Launch Permit: $5.00 each
Parks & Forestry Functions
- Parks systems design and management
- Park and parkway lawns maintenance
- Park trees and shrubs maintenance
- Park flowerbed maintenance
- Park walks, roadways and parking areas maintenance
- Park snow removal operations
- Park buildings, restrooms and facilities maintenance
- Park trash receptacle maintenance
- Park sign maintenance
- Park landscaping and construction
- Street tree planting, maintenance and removal
- Sandy Beach Trailer Park operations and maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Ice rink preparation and maintenance
- Recreation field maintenance
- Cemetery operations and maintenance
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