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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 16th
DAY PARK
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.
Visitors to the park may occasionally witness the silent passage of a freighter headed for the Port of Ashland or Washburn's commercial dock. Every evening visitors will experience the twinkling lights of Ashland across the Bay.
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.
Visitors to the park may occasionally witness the silent passage of a freighter headed for the Port of Ashland or Washburn's commercial dock. Every evening visitors will experience the twinkling lights of Ashland across the Bay.
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.
- Picnic Areas
- Covered Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Open play areas
- Flush Toilets
- Lakeside Campsites
- Shoreline Fishing
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-one 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. Check out is at 12:00 PM Reservations
Reservations will NOT be taken for camping at municipal campgrounds in 2017. 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 16th)
First Come First Served Campsite Rates
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
open April 14th - October 16th
Named after a turn-of-the-century lumber concern that occupied a large portion of the site, Thompson's West End Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. The park offers 27 acres of gradually slopping shoreline to the waters edge and a variety of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
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DAY PARK
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BOAT LAUNCH
Seasonal launch permits for the West End Boat Launch Ramp are available at:
Holiday Station Leino's Gas & Goods City Hall The Marina's "Ship Store"
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CAMPGROUND
Thompson's West End Park Campground
Reservations will NOT be taken for camping at municipal campgrounds in 2017. All sites are first come first serve. If you have questions once you arrive, please see the campground host. As of August, 2017, the campground is without a host.
The newer of the two campgrounds operated by the City, Thompson's West End Park is located at the foot of Eighth Avenue West. Once the site of the Thompson, South Shore, and Bigelow lumber companies, 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. Camping opportunities at the park are provided by 51 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. West End Park Campground (Season April 14th - October 16th)
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