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Parks

DOWNTOWN PARKS
MEMORIAL PARK
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
THOMPSON'S WEST END PARK

Special Event Reservations

Use 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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Special Event Application
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Campgrounds

MEMORIAL PARK CAMPGROUND
THOMPSON'S WEST END PARK CAMPGROUND

 

Downtown Parks

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.
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.
American flags in rows, flapping in the wind on a sunny day.
Flags flying at Legion Park

 
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

Memorial Park (600 E Memorial Park Dr)  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.
DAY PARK
  • Picnic Areas 
  • Covered Picnic Shelter
  • Playground
  • Open play areas​​
  • Flush Toilets
  • Lakeside Campsites
  • Shoreline Fishing
CAMPGROUND
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. Fourteen seasonal camping sites are permitted within the park.


Reservations

Reservations will NOT be taken for camping at municipal campgrounds in 2022. All sites are first come first serve. If you have questions once you arrive, please see the campground host.

  • Paved and Unpaved Access Roads
  • Heavily Shaded Sites
  • Flush Toilets
  • Picnic Tables
  • Open play areas
  • Sanitary Dump Station
  • Shoreline Fishing​​
  • Pay Showers
  • Covered Picnic Shelter
  • Playground
  • Lakeside Vistas
  • Electric Service
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV is provided to most sites with electrical hookup.  (There are a limited number of cable boxes available.)
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A meandering road through shady pines with RV camper and tent sites at Memorial Park Campground.
Memorial Park Campground
memorial Campground Map
Memorial Park Campground (2022 Season:  May 13th to October 17th)
First Come First Served  - Check out is at 12:00 PM
  • Lakeside Premium Campsite .............................................  | $40.00
  • Campsite  .................................................................................... | $30.00
  • Weekly Lakeside Premium Campsite  ............................. | $240.00
  • Weekly Campsite  .................................................................... | $180.00
  • Dump Station Fee (Non Campers)  .................................... | $10.00
  • Dump Station Is Free For Campers
  • Group Reservations (May, June, September, October) | 75% of Regular Fee, must be a bona fide group or club
Memorial Park Campground Seasonal Campsites
  • Campsite Deposit to Hold Site (Refundable)  ............... | $250.00
  • Security Deposit (Refundable)  ........................................... | $150.00
  • Seasonal Rate (May 13th  to Oct. 17th - 152 Days)  ... | $​2,520.00
Please note:​
  • Memorial Park is best suited for smaller RV's and tent camping due to the maneuvering required among the pines for accessibility to campsites.
  • There is an archway on 6th Ave. E when entering Memorial Park that has a 16 ft clearance.  Taller RV's can access the park via 3rd Ave. E to Memorial Park Dr. or Superior Ave. to Memorial Park Dr. (see map above)
  • 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.​

 
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Neighborhood Parks

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:
  • Two Lighted Tennis Courts
  • Basketball Court
  • Limited Playground Equipment
  • Space for Sandlot Baseball, Football, and Soccer Games
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:
  • Open Play Area
  • Sandlot Ball Diamond
  • Playground

 
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​Thompson's West End Park & CampGround

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 401 S. 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.
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DAY PARK
  • Unguarded Swimming Beach
  • Playground
  • Open Play Area
  • Access to Lakefront Parkway and Walking Trail
  • Boat Launch (fee charged)
  • Shoreline Fishing
  • Covered Picnic Shelter
  • Artesian Water​
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BOAT LAUNCH
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West End Boat Launch
The newly improved West End Park boat launch is open. 
Located just east of the campgrounds, at Lake Dr. and S 6th Ave W.
  • Daily Fee:  $10.00  -  Seasonal Fee: $75.00
​(Boaters may also use the launch at the Washburn Marina. )
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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. 1st  through October.  ​
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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 Washburn Police, 715-373-6164.
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CAMPGROUND
Looking out over the campground, parked RVs, and Chequamegon Bay.
Thompson's West End Park Campground
Thompson's Campground Map
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 (2022 Season:  May 13 - October 17)
​First Come First Served  - Check out is at 12:00 PM
  • Lakeside Premium Campsite  ...........................................  | $40.00
  • Campsite  ..................................................................................  | $30.00
  • Weekly Lakeside Premium Campsite  ..........................  | $240.00
  • Weekly Campsite  ................................................................. | $180.00
  • Overflow Area Parking Per Vehicle or Camping Unit  | $25.00
  • Dump Station Fee (Non Campers)  ................................... | $10.00
  • Dump Station Is Free For Campers
  • Group Reservations (May, June, September, October) | 75% of Regular Fee, must be a bona fide group or club
​West End Park Campground Seasonal Campsites
  • Campsite Deposit to Hold Site (Refundable)  ............. | $250.00
  • Security Deposit (Refundable)  ........................................ | $150.00
  • Seasonal Rate (Apr. 15th to Oct. 17th - 182 Days) | $3,000.00
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. 
  • Paved Access Roads
  • Sanitary Dump Station
  • Flush Toilets
  • Unguarded Swimming Beach
  • Playground
  • Open play area
  • Pay Showers
  • Electric Service
  • Wi-Fi
  • Artesian Water
  • Fishing Pier
  • Shoreline Fishing
  • Boat Launch (fee charged)
  • Cable TV is provided to all sites with electrical hookups. (There are a limited number of cable boxes available.)  ​

​WEST END PARK CAMPGROUND EXPANSION PROJECT

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