Parks + Recreation News & Events

Event Reminder: Sasquatch Search!

The Sasquatch Search at White Mound County Park is still ongoing! If you find Sasquatch, please take a photo with him and send it to us for a chance to win a prize! All event rules and details can be found on this page.

Sasquatch has kindly provided a hint on where to find him:

I wanted a home with a beautiful view,

Not too close to the office crew.

Not by the dam with its rumbling sound,

But somewhere between is where I'm found.

Event Reminder: Rock Painting!

We currently have a rock painting station inside of the Sauk County Parks and Recreation office at White Mound County Park! Check out the bottom of this page to see some of the awesome rocks that have been painted so far.

This station will be available during office hours until September 18, 4:00 PM CST. Supplies, including rocks, will be provided. More information is posted farther down on this page.

Rock on and enjoy the fun!

Help us find these horses! (UPDATE BELOW)

UPDATE! The horses have been found. Thanks to everyone who helped.

The horses in the pictures below have gone missing from the horse campground at White Mound County Park. Please take a moment to look through the photos below - if you have seen either of these horses, know where they may be, or have any information that could help locate them, please contact us at (608) 355-4800. Thank you!

Great Sauk State Trail Update

Here's our newest Great Sauk State Trail update!

-Concrete was poured on the remaining bridge decks of span 2 and 3 (middle span and span closest to Dane County).

-Arches were installed on both ends of the bridge.

-Staff completed an inventory of crossings along the GSST.

-Approximately 20 trees were removed following recent storms. As always, give us a call or shoot us an email if you come across a down tree! 

Design Our 2027 Park Pass Sticker Contest WINNER!

It was a close race, but design #1 won the 2027 park pass sticker art contest with a whopping 77 votes! Congrats Cari, this will make for an awesome Sauk County Parks and Recreation annual sticker next year! See the winning design at the bottom of this page.

Thank you to all who submitted designs, we appreciate your time, effort, and creativity greatly!

Paddlesport Rentals Available!

Happy summer, everyone! Don't forget that we have paddlesport rentals available at White Mound County Park!

All equipment is rented first-come, first-serve at an hourly rate. We have a pedal boat ($20), canoe ($15), double kayak ($15), two single kayaks ($10/each), and four paddle boards ($15/each).

Please visit us at the Sauk County Parks and Recreation office at White Mound County Park to rent equipment. For questions please give us a call at (608) 355-4800. We can't wait to see you on the water!

Great Sauk State Trail Update

Here’s an update regarding the Great Sauk State Trail and the construction of the Wisconsin River Recreation Bridge!

• Lights have been installed along the bridge, and concrete was poured on all spans.
• An annual inspection was conducted along the GSST. This inspection collects concerns or work recommended on various amenities, such as signs, benches, trees, etc. Staff will make repairs as necessary.
• Multiple trees were removed from the trail following recent severe storms.

The Sasquatch Search is Back On!

One of our favorite park users is BACK and hiding in the woods of White Mound County Park! 

If you find him, simply take a picture with him, send the picture to our office and be entered to win a prize. We'll have 3 winners total - one for the first person to submit their photo, one for the most creative photo and one drawn randomly. Official rules and details can be found below. Good luck!! 

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

2. Submission: Send pictures of you and Sasquatch to parks.rec@saukcountywi.gov, direct message on Facebook or Instagram, by mail to S7995 White Mound Drive, Hillpoint, WI 53937 or stop by our office during office hours. Typical office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM CST. 

3. Prizes: There are 3 prizes total; one for the first person to submit a photo, one for the most creative photo, and one drawn randomly. Winners will receive their choice of a children's prize, one free hour of paddle sport rental for two people, a Sauk County Parks + Recreation mug or a 2026 Sauk County annual sticker. Prizes must be claimed by December 31, 2026.

4. Deadline: Photos must be submitted by June 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST. Winners will be announced on July 1, 2026.

5. General conditions: Inappropriate or offensive content will not be accepted. 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 picture, name and likeness for publicity and promotion. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, associated or administered by Facebook or Instagram.  No purchase necessary; however, there is an entrance fee required for motorized vehicles at White Mound County Park. Void where prohibited.

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 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. Please call our office at 608-355-4800 with any questions.

Poetry Path Contest WINNER!

Congrats to Adeline for winning the Poetry Path contest! Thank you to everyone who submitted a poem or simply enjoyed the event on the Willie Walsh Nature Trail, we enjoyed celebrating nature with you! Click through the images at the bottom of this page to see all of the wonderful poetry submissions.

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!