Jefferson County Parks Update

Per a press release from Jefferson County Parks, the following information is noted as changes to operations for Jefferson County Parks:

Restrooms will be open at the following Jefferson County Parks:

  • Korth Park Upper (2 family restrooms only unless rented)
  • Carnes Park West
  • Carnes East (Camping)
  • Cappies (Camping)
  • Carlin-Weld
  • Dog Park
  • Lower Rock

“Use at your own risk” Jefferson County Parks playgrounds include:

  • Carlin Weld
  • Dorothy Carnes,
  • Korth Park
  • Lower Rock Lake
  • Upper Rock Lake
  • Pohlmann Park
  • Welcome Travelers

Camping in Jefferson County Parks (reservation required):
Walk-in Campsites at Dorothy Carnes and Cappie’s Landing open for rental starting June 1, 2020

https://www.jeffersoncountywi.gov/departments/parks/shelter_rentals_camping_group_permits/departments/parks/camping.php

Jefferson County Park Shelter Rentals:
Shelter rentals limited to 100 people per event.

Please see: https://www.jeffersoncountywi.gov/departments/parks/shelter_rentals_camping_group_permits/departments/parks/park_shelter_rental.phpfor more information.

Kanow Park: Closed due to high water

Jefferson County Trails remain open to the public for walking, hiking, biking, and other outdoor recreation.  For the safety of all users we kindly remind all patrons to observe the recommended safety protocol while out.


Practicing Social Distancing—and Good Judgment—on Trails

More Information on COVID-19

For the most up to date information on the COVID-19 outbreak please visit the Jefferson County Health Department at:

https://www.jeffersoncountywi.gov/departments/health/Coronavirus.php


Office Hours
Office hours in the Jefferson County Courthouse are limited. Please contact our office at
920-674-7260 or email at parks@jeffersoncountywi.gov  prior to arrival.

Phone and voice mail messages will be returned as quickly as possible.

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