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Special Event ReservationsUse this form to reserve a pavilion or a park for a special event. Return completed form along with the deposit and fee to City Hall.
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Downtown Parks
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WIKDAL PARK
Wikdal Park is found in downtown Washburn at the intersection of Bayfield Street and 3rd Avenue West. The park provides a friendly respite from the bustle of activities along the City's main street. Wikdal Park affords the visitor a refreshing opportunity to relax under shaded trees in the heat of the day amidst the flower gardens maintained by the Washburn Beautification Foundation.
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LEGION PARK
Located along Bayfield Street between the Washburn Museum and Cultural Center and the U.S. Forest Service Washburn District Ranger Station, Legion Park provides the eastern entrance to the City's central business district. This passive open area, also maintained by the Washburn Beautification Foundation, recognizes the service and sacrifice of those citizens called to national service.
Flags flying at Legion Park
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All municipal Campsites are first come first served. The City does not have a Parks Department or staff stationed at the campgrounds to provide information on campsite availability. For all other inquiries contact City Hall at 715-373-6160
Memorial Park & Campground
open May 15th to October 15th
Memorial Park is a heavily shaded recreation area and campground of majestic pines on a bluff overlooking Chequamegon Bay. Presented to the City as a memorial to the veterans of the First World War by the employees of the DuPont plant at nearby Barksdale, Memorial Park has served as the jewel of the municipal park system for much of the last century.
Opened to the public in 1920, the park rapidly became the center of community life. Prior to use as a park, the site was the location of the McClellan, a sawmill settlement that predated the establishment of the City of Washburn.
Although Memorial Park offers lakeside recreation opportunities, the park does not provide boating access to the lake. Boaters desiring more direct lake access should visit Thompson's West End Campground.
Opened to the public in 1920, the park rapidly became the center of community life. Prior to use as a park, the site was the location of the McClellan, a sawmill settlement that predated the establishment of the City of Washburn.
Although Memorial Park offers lakeside recreation opportunities, the park does not provide boating access to the lake. Boaters desiring more direct lake access should visit Thompson's West End Campground.
DAY PARK
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CAMPGROUND
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Campers will find a pleasing setting under the shade of large, old growth pine trees on bluff a overlooking Chequamegon Bay. Fifty campsites are provided in the park, the majority located on unpaved, all-weather gravel access roads. Several sites are located on the bluff overlooking Chequamegon Bay. Large ravines, bridged by pedestrian trails, traverse the park.
The majority of sites have been provided with electric service and cable TV. All sites have access to drinking water, flush toilets, and pay showers. Seventeen seasonal camping sites are permitted within the park. Reservations
Reservations will NOT be taken for camping at municipal campgrounds in 2020. All sites are first come first serve. If you have questions once you arrive, please see the campground host.
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Memorial Park Campground
Memorial Park Campground (Season May 15th to October 15th)
First Come First Served - Check out is at 12:00 PM
Please note:
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Select photos of Memorial park camp sites
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Neighborhood Parks
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HILLSIDE PARK
Located almost 300 feet above the shoreline of the lake at the intersection of Hillside Drive and 5th Avenue West, this park consists of:
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JACKIE'S FIELD
Jackie's Field is a 2.5 acre neighborhood park located at the intersection 3rd Avenue East and East 3rd Street adjacent to DuPont Row. The park is named after a longtime community member and sports coach whose teams practiced at this location. The park consists of:
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Thompson's West End Park & CampGround
Due to ground conditions & concern over the spread of covid-19,
we will open May 1, 2020 until October 15th
Once the site of three turn-of-the-century lumber companies; Thompson, South Shore and Bigelow companies. A large portion of the park is within the old Thompson Lumber Company and thus shares its name. , Thompson's West End Park offers 27 acres of gradually slopping shoreline to the waters edge and a variety of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. The newer of the two campgrounds operated by the City, Thompson's West End Park is located at the foot of Eighth Avenue West. The campground was redeveloped in the 1970's to provide paved access roads to 50 sites.
The campground offers campers mostly sunny sites as an alternative to the heavily-shaded Memorial Park Campground. Campsites at West End Park are more suitable to large vehicles, recreational vehicles, and motor homes.
The campground offers campers mostly sunny sites as an alternative to the heavily-shaded Memorial Park Campground. Campsites at West End Park are more suitable to large vehicles, recreational vehicles, and motor homes.
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DAY PARK
BOAT LAUNCH
NOTICE: The West End Park boat launch will be closed for repair in 2020. Boaters may use the launch at the Washburn Marina.
Seasonal launch permits for the boat launch are available at:
Holiday Station Midland Services City Hall The Marina's "Ship Store" GOOSE CONTROL
In our continued effort to reduce the goose population in the Park, the Washburn Police Department will be conducting a goose harvest from Sept., 3rd through October. The harvest will be conducted mainly during the early hours by law enforcement or a designee. Shooting will not be done towards the campground and will not occur Labor Day Weekend.
The purpose is to reduce the resident flock, which will lead to cleaner beaches, docks and campground. All geese harvested will be donated for food. If you have any questions or concerns about this harvest, please contact the police department, 715-373-6164. 
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CAMPGROUND
Thompson's West End Park Campground
Reservations will NOT be taken for camping at municipal campgrounds. All sites are first come first serve. If you have questions once you arrive, please see the campground host.
West End Park Campground (Season May 1st - October 15th)
First Come First Served - Check out is at 12:00 PM
Camping opportunities at the park are provided by 50 RV and tent sites off paved access roads. Seventeen seasonal camping sites are permitted at West End Park. All sites have a view of Chequamegon Bay.
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