Parks + Recreation News & Events

The Egg Hunt Is On!

We have egg-cellent news!

It's time for our 2026 Egg Hunt, and this time it's expanding to multiple parks! There are 2 large eggs hidden throughout White Mound County Park, 2 hidden throughout Hemlock County Park, and 1 hidden at Lake Redstone County Park. If you find an egg, bring it to the Sauk County Parks and Recreation office during regular business hours to redeem your prize. Good luck and happy hunting!

Official rules and details:

1. Eligibility: Open to all ages. One entry per person. 

2. Submission: Eggs must be turned into the Sauk County Parks + Recreation office during office hours. Typical office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM CST.

3. Prizes: One prize will be awarded to each person who finds an egg. There are 5 eggs total. Winners will receive their choice of a 2026 Sauk County annual sticker, Sauk County Parks + Recreation mug, one free hour of paddle sport rental for two people or a children's prize. Prizes need to be claimed by December 31, 2026.

4: Deadline: April 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST.

5: General conditions: Sauk County has the right to modify or cancel the event at any time. No purchase necessary; however, there is an entrance fee required for motorized vehicles at White Mound County Park and Lake Redstone County Park. Void where prohibited. This event is not sponsored, endorsed, associated or administered by Facebook or Instagram. Entrants agree to the official rules.

6. Accessibility: Any person who has a qualifying disability that requires this event to be in an accessible location or format should contact Sauk County Parks + Recreation at 608-355-4800 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, exclusive of legal holidays, at least 48 hours in advance of participation in the event so that reasonable arrangements can be made to accommodate each request. Please call our office at 608-355-4800 with any questions.

Prairie Smoke Terrace - Available Summer Dates
Are you searching for a beautiful scrapbook-worthy venue? Look no further! The Prairie Smoke Terrace at White Mound County Park has been used for a variety of different events, including baby showers, celebrations of life, weddings, reunions, graduation parties, and more. We still have some availability for 2026. See below for open weekend dates this summer:

May 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31

August 2, 15, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30

If you are interested in booking or have any questions please contact us at (608) 355-4800 or parks.rec@saukcountywi.gov.

Reminder: Accessible Hunting Blind Applications Open
We’re currently accepting applications to use our accessible hunting blind at White Mound County Park this year, which are due March 24, 2026. See the Accessibility page for the application and full details.

Throwback!
Here’s a throwback photo and a trivia question! Pictured at the bottom of this page is the White Mound village, taken in the early 1900s. What was the original name of this village?

If you guessed Billy Town, you’re correct! The village of White Mound was originally called Billy Town, named after resident William (Billy) Welch who opened a general store there in 1899. The store was on the first floor of the building and had living quarters and a post office on the floor above it. The building burned down in 1901 and was rebuilt later that year. However, it burned down again in 1921 on Halloween night and was not rebuilt again.

The village flourished from the 1880s to the 1930s, but all remnants are gone now. In this photo you can see a creamery, a blacksmith shop, the general store, and a tavern/dance hall. Do any details in the photo stand out to you?

Event: Rock Painting
It's time to "rock" at White Mound County Park!

We are excited to introduce a new long-term event, which is a rock painting station inside of the Sauk County Parks and Recreation office. Put on your creative cap to paint a design on your rock, then place it on the path outside of the office for everyone to see!

This station will be available during office hours until September 18, 4:00 PM CST. Supplies, including rocks, will be provided. 

Rock on, everyone!

Check Out Our 2026 Events!
Take a look at our 2026 events schedule at the bottom of this page! We have many new ones that we’re excited to share with you!

All details and rules will be posted on this page on the start date of each event. Please email parks.rec@saukcountywi.gov or call us at (608) 355-4800 with any questions.

Any person who has a qualifying disability that requires an event to be in an accessible location or format should contact Sauk County Parks and Recreation at 608-355-4800 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, exclusive of legal holidays, at least 48 hours in advance of participation in the event so that reasonable arrangements can be made to accommodate each request.

We look forward to seeing you!

Event: Design Our 2027 Park Pass Sticker!
Design our 2027 park pass sticker! 

We're excited to invite our community to help shape the design of our 2027 Sauk County annual sticker. This sticker will help represent our parks and the users who love them, and this year, you can design it! 

Artists of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. Whether you draw by hand, design digitally or paint your vision, we want to see what our parks inspire in you. 

We'll narrow down the designs to the top 5 based on creativity, originality and representation of Sauk County Parks + Recreation, but then we'll ask you to vote on the final design. The winning design will be featured on our official 2027 Sauk County annual sticker! 

Official rules and details:

1. Eligibility: Open to all ages. One entry per person.

2. Design Requirements: Design must be original artwork created by the entrant. Artwork should reflect themes of parks, nature, conservation and recreation, native to Sauk County. The design must fit into the blank square on the provided template - found below. The language and font on the provided cannot move or be altered besides color. Only 3 solid colors allowed. 

3. Submission: Submissions may be digital or hand-drawn. If digital, submissions must be emailed to parks.rec@saukcountywi.gov; acceptable file formats include JPG, PNG or PDF. If hand-drawn, submissions must be delivered to the Sauk County Parks + Recreation office at S7995 White Mound Drive, Hillpoint, WI 53937; Typical office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM CST; Entries must be able to be scanned or photographed clearly.

4. Deadline: All entries must be submitted by 4:00 PM CST on May 4, 2026. The winner will be announced May 20, 2026.

5. Judging: Designs will be reviewed by Sauk County staff and narrowed down to the top 5. Judging criteria may include creativity, originality and representation of park, nature, conservation and/or recreation. Only one final design will be chosen by the general public via social media messages, comments, emails, votes cast at and over the phone to the Sauk County Parks + Recreation office.

6. Prize: One winning design will be featured on the 2027 Sauk County annual sticker. The winning artist will receive recognition on social media and the Sauk County website, a free 2027 Sauk County annual sticker and a $50 gift card to Sauk County Parks + Recreation. Prizes must be claimed by December 31, 2026.

7. Rights & Usage: By submitting a design, entrants grant Sauk County permission to use, reproduce and modify the artwork for promotional and official park purposes, including printing and digital use. By submitting a design, entrants understand that no copyright infringements have been made by their design. The artist will always be credited where possible.

8. General conditions: Inappropriate or offensive content will not be accepted. Sauk County reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the winning design. Sauk County has the right to cancel or modify the event at any time. Entrants agree to the official rules and consent to Sauk County using their design, name and likeness for publicity and promotion.  This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, associated or administered by Facebook or Instagram.  No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.

Now Hiring Parks Seasonal Worker Positions!
We’re now hiring for our Parks Seasonal Worker positions! Visit the Employment tab on homepage of the Sauk County website.

Accessible Hunting Blind Applications Open
We’re now accepting applications to use our accessible hunting blind at White Mound County Park this year! Applications are due March 24, 2026. See the Accessibility page for the application and full details.

Rustic Sites
Exciting news, everyone!

White Mound County Park will have 3 rustic sites available for camping next year! These are defined as hike-in, hike-out sites without water, electricity, or bathrooms. Each rustic site will accommodate tents, and they each have a picnic table, fire ring, utility post, and boulder seating.

- Rustic Campsite #1 is southwest of the Parks maintenance building, approximately 0.6 miles from nearest parking lot
- Rustic Campsite #2 is north of the horse campground, approximately 0.7 miles from the horse campground parking lot
- Rustic Campsite #3 is southeast of the boat landing, approximately 0.3 miles from the boat landing parking lot

These are available to be reserved for the 2026 camping season. For more information about rustic campsites and making reservations please see our Rustic Camping and Reservation Policy pages.

White Mound Drive Closed!
Heads up! Most of White Mound Drive is closed until spring. You can still access the boat landing via Lake Road, and our office/beach area using White Mound Drive off of County Road GG.