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Guide to Sturgeon Bay, Door County,
Wisconsin
Park Hours May 1st through October 31st - Sunrise to 10:00 p.m. Park Shelter Reservations Contact the Park and Recreation Department for information and reservations, 746-2914. Park Facilities [Bay View Park] [Franke Park] [Garland Park] [Lawrence Big Hill Park] [Martin Park] [Otumba Park] [Sunset Park] [Market Square/Bicentennial Park] [Cherry Blossom Park] [Waterfront Walkways] [Boat Launching Sites] [Sturgeon Bay Fishing] Bay View Park One acre park on the west side of Sturgeon Bay at Madison Avenue and Lawton Place. This is a great place to relax, fish, view the waters of Sturgeon Bay, the shipbuilding industry, highway bridge and boating activity. The area is handicapped accessible with ramped fishing deck and viewing area at the end of the railroad spur. Picnic tables, grills, benches and gazebo are available. Limited parking and no restroom facilities. Top Franke Park Six and a half (6.5) acres 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. Path is handicapped accessible from the parking area. No restroom facilities. Top Garland Park Two (2) acres 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’ long wheelchair fitness course containing parallel bars, chin-up bars, horizontal ladder and stretch beam on the upper area of the park. Top Lawrence Big Hill Park Ten (10) acres located at the end of North 9th Avenue. Small picnic area with a few activity bars set in a grove of mature pine trees. Access to the park can also be gained by a stairway located on Jefferson Street across from Garland Park. No restroom facilities available. Top Martin Park Approximately one (1) acre located on South 3rd Avenue. In addition to Peterson Swimming Pool (indoor) there are picnic tables and children’s equipment located to the rear of the area. Top Otumba Park Three (3) acres located at West Juniper and North Joliet Avenue on the west side of Sturgeon Bay. Facilities include 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 waterfront. A beautiful view of the adjacent shoreline looking toward Green Bay waters. Top Sunset Park Forty one (41) acres on the east side of North 3rd Avenue, including eighteen (18) acre Little Lake. Facilities include Frank Graass Shelter building with restrooms (limited handicapped accessibility), swimming beach with lifeguard station, 4 tennis courts (2 lighted), 1 basketball court, exercise course (1 1/3 mile long with 11 stations), 2 lane launching ramp, transient docking pier (2 hour limit), 1/2 mile walking, jogging, bike trail and 2 areas with playground equipment. Popular location for shore fishing or just enjoying the sunset over the bay. Top Market Square/Bicentennial Park 3-1/2 acres at Michigan Street and 4th Avenue. Small landscaped area containing three benches. From late June through October on Saturday mornings, Farm Craft Market is held on the large black-topped portion of this area. All items are locally grown or handcrafted. Top Cherry Blossom Park Approximately 5 1/2 acres located near the West Side Industrial Park on South Lansing Avenue. Handicapped accessible facilities include shelter building with restrooms, walking, jogging, and biking trail. Volleyball court, general purpose athletic field, play equipment, benches and picnic tables. Top Waterfront Walkways Waterfront walkways connect Otumba Park to Sawyer Park, adjacent to Bridgeport Resort, DJ’s Restaurant, and the Maritime Museum on the west side. On the east side, the waterfront walkway runs adjacent to Stone Harbor Resort and Conference Center. Top Boat Launching Sites Sawyer Park Boat Launch Ten (10) acres at the intersection of Neenah and East Oak Street. Facilities include 6 lane launch ramp (2 permanent ramps), restroom facility with showers, 2 fish cleaning stations, Dockmaster building, paved parking lot (lighted), area for transient docking (2 hour limit), benches, picnic tables and 2 grills. Sunset Park Launching Ramp Located at the end of Florida Street in Sunset Park. The facility includes one launch ramp, and lighted parking lot, as well as, a small pier in the immediate area for transient docking ( 2 hour limit). Transient Docking Two (2) hour transient docking is permitted at piers located at Sunset Park and Sawyer Park Boat Launch. Top The Fishing in Sturgeon Bay
is great!
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