Parks + Recreation News & Events

You are invited - Wisconsin River Recreational Bridge & Trail Connection Celebration!
Join us as we celebrate a monumental achievement in connecting two of Wisconsin's most scenic trail systems - the Great Sauk State Trail and the future Walking Iron Trail. 

Come celebrate with us as we cross a new threshold for recreation in Wisconsin! The event will feature remarks, refreshments, photo opportunities and an exclusive chance to learn more about the bridge's design and construction progress. This 500-foot bridge is more than just a structure - it's a key link between Dane and Sauk Counties, enhancing the outdoor experience for walkers, bikers, hikers and snowmobilers alike. 

The event is on Thursday, May 8th at 2:00 PM. The location of the event is at the trailhead for the Great Sauk State Trail (1200 Block of Water Street, Sauk City, WI). Event will be held rain or shine. For accessibility requests, contact Sauk County Parks + Rec. at (608) 355-4800 at least 48 hours in advance. 

No RSVP necessary, but appreciated. Please confirm your attendance by emailing information@saukprairie.com by May 1st. 

The egg hunt is complete!
All eggs have been found and turned in. Thanks to all who participated!

Boat landing piers installed
Maintenance staff installed all Sauk County boat landing piers, including the North End Boat Landing on Lake Redstone, Summer Oaks Boat Landing on Lake Wisconsin and White Mound Boat Landing on White Mound Lake. 

Campground open!
The campground is open. The horse campground/trails are still closed at this time. Happy camping!

2025 Events:
Please see our events planned for 2025 by looking below or checking out our 2025 event flyer. All events are located at White Mound County Park (S7995 White Mound Drive, Hillpoint, WI 53937). In the event of bad weather on Music in the Park dates, please contact our office at (608) 355-4800 for updates. All events are free, however, there is an entrance fee required for motorized vehicles.

• March: Egg Hunt - try your luck at finding 1 of 4 eggs. 
• May: Guess the Temp - guess what the temperature will be at White Mound Co. Park on 7/1/25. 
• June 10: Music in the Park - music by Sam Ness from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
• July: Photo Contest - send us your best photo(s) of a Sauk Co. Park, multiple chances to win!
• July 8: Music in the Park - music by the Shawn + Abbie Variety Show from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
• August 12: Music in the Park - music by Janna + The Junkyard Dawgs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
• October: Sasquatch Search - find Sasquatch in the woods of White Mound Co. Park.
• December: What's that? - Help us figure out what's in the picture.

Any person who has a qualifying disability that requires these events to be in an accessible format should contact Sauk County Parks and Recreation at (608) 355-4800 at least 48 hours in advance of participation in or attendance of the event so that reasonable arrangements can be made to accommodate each request. Please contact us at parks.rec@saukcountywi.gov with questions. 

White Mound Drive
White Mound Drive is now open. This is weather dependent, we will update our social media if the road is closing. You can still access the boat landing via Lake Road, and our office/beach area using White Mound Drive off of County Road GG.

Accessible Hunting Blind at White Mound County Park
We're excited to announce the addition of an accessible hunting blind at White Mound County Park! Nestled behind the park maintenance building near a food plot area sits the blind - complete with two chairs, heat, electricity and lighting. The blind is available to those with a valid Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources permit for people with disabilities to hunt deer and turkey. Click here or give us a call for more details!

The accessible hunting blind won an award through Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association and was also featured by 27 News - WKOW! Check out more information here. Applications for the 2025 hunting periods are due by March 28th and can be found on our website or by calling our office.