Parks + Recreation News & Events

Guess How Many Event Now Closed

Submissions are now closed for the Guess How Many event. We fit a whopping 147 pine cones in the basket! Thank you to everyone who participated, stay tuned for the winner to be announced!

Check Out Our Merch!

Next time you visit White Mound County Park, stop in the park office to check out our merch!

Mug: $8

Koozie: $2

T-shirt: $12

Hat: $20

Sticker: $0.50

Please note that we have limited sizes and colors available. If you don’t see an item you’re looking for, let us know- we'd love to hear some new merch ideas!

Disaster Recovery Information

Disaster Recovery Centers coming to Sauk County!

Sauk County residents experienced almost 3 million dollars in damages related to April’s storms and flooding.

FEMA and the Small Business Administration (SBA) are offering disaster assistance options to individuals or businesses who suffered damage related to these storms. You can apply online at: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4923

*Or FEMA/SBA representatives will be available on-site to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process/claims. These representatives will be in Sauk County on the following dates and location:

July 27th-31st, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Baraboo City Hall
101 South Blvd
Baraboo, WI 53913

To learn more about SBA’s disaster assistance, visit: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance and FEMA’s disaster assistance: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

Happy National Hammock Day!

Happy National Hammock Day, everyone! Remember that you can borrow our hammocks for free at White Mound County Park - they can be found in our vestibule during park hours. Grab a hammock, then sit back and relax!

Great Sauk State Trail Update

We are almost there! A Cooperative Intergovernmental Agreement to begin work on the design of the Baraboo Spur to the Great Sauk State Trail (GSST) is nearly finalized. When completed, this exciting bike and pedestrian facility will seamlessly connect the GSST and Devil’s Lake State Park to Downtown Baraboo.

The agreement is a major milestone that empowers Sauk County, the City of Baraboo, and the Town of Baraboo to collaborate, creating the framework required to bring this transformative project to life.

Pictured here (see photo at the bottom of this page), where Baraboo Spur will someday cross the Baraboo River into Downtown Baraboo, are Rob Nelson, City of Baraboo Mayor, and Bill Klemm, Town of Baraboo Chairperson, along with City and County staff John Young, John Celley, and Brian Simmert. They joked that if they were a band, this would be their cover photo!

Event: Guess How Many!

Can you guess how many pine cones are in the picnic basket at the bottom of this page? Send us your best guess to be entered to win a prize! Good luck! 

The winner will be contacted on July 29, 2026. See official rules and details below.

Official rules and details: 

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

2. Submission: Entries must be submitted via mail or in-person at S7995 White Mound Drive, Hillpoint, WI 53937, email to parks.rec@saukcountywi.gov or via Facebook and Instagram messages and comments. Typical office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM CST. 

3. Prizes: One prize awarded to the person who guesses accurately. In the event of a tie, the winner will be drawn randomly. The winner will receive their choice of a 2026 Sauk County annual sticker, children's prize, Sauk County Parks + Recreation mug or one hour of paddle sport rental for two people. The prize will need to be claimed by December 31, 2026. 

4. Deadline: Entries are due by July 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST. The winner will be contacted on July 29, 2026. 

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. 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 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.

Help shape the future of the Sauk County Forest! 

We're creating a master plan for the property and would love to hear your ideas about how this outdoor space can better serve our community.

There are two easy ways to get involved:

-Take our community survey: bit.ly/SaukCountyForestSurvey
-Attend our open house on August 13 between 5 PM and 7 PM at the Spring Green Town Hall (E4411 Kennedy Road, Spring Green, WI 53588)

See you there!

UPDATE! Blue-green algae at White Mound Lake

The blue-green algae advisory at White Mound Lake has been lifted as of Monday, July 13, 2026. Staff will continue monitoring the lake. Visitors are encouraged to check back for updates throughout the season and encouraged to stay out of water that is discolored, contains many tiny particles, scums or mats, as blue-green algae bloom conditions can change rapidly. For more information about blue-green algae, how to report an algal bloom, and current Sauk County Parks + Recreation beach statuses, visit bit.ly/SaukAlgaeReport. 

Pollinator Paradise!

With all of the beautiful flowers coming up (and all of the sneezes happening) you sure can tell that it’s pollinator season! Check out the bees buzzing around in the photos posted at the bottom of this page!

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.

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 July 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST. Winners will be announced shortly after.

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.

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!