Parks

Cave Point County Park

Cave Point County Park is captivating in all seasons, from terrain covered in greenery, to when it is ablaze with the brilliant hues of autumn or when the park glistens with snow and ice. No wonder it is one of the most photographed places on the byway. Some of Cave Point’s hiking trails connect with …

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Lakeside Park, Jacksonport

Lakeside Park, with its pristine sand beach on Lake Michigan, is a perennial family favorite. Amenities include a small-watercraft launch, new recreational building, open-air event pavilions and walking paths. Many of Jacksonport’s signature community events including the Polar Bear Plunge, Maifest and Cherry Fest are held here.

Port des Morts Park

Port des Morts Town Park is atop a Niagara Escarpment bluff and offers panoramic views of the Port des Morts Strait. An informational kiosk tells more of the history. A new stainless steel stairway allows visitors to traverse safely from the bluff to the shore 30 feet below while preventing erosion of the delicate landscape. …

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Door Bluff Headlands County Park

Door Bluff Headlands County Park is the most northerly and largest county park. Popular with adventurers who are comfortable hiking in rustic conditions on unmarked, unimproved trails through woods and Niagara Escarpment rock outcroppings. There are stunning views of Hedgehog Harbor and Green Bay though the trees. Sturdy shoes, a walking stick, and a phone …

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Ellison Bay Community Park

Family fun awaits at Ellison Bay Community Park where there’s a charming sand beach, perfect for relaxing or building sandcastles and swimming in the calm waters of Ellison Bay. Other amenities include a playground, picnic area, and a covered gazebo. This park also has tennis courts, pier fishing, and a silent water sport launch. The …

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Ellison Bluff County Park

For some of the most spectacular views of the Bay of Green Bay that Door County Coastal Byway has to offer, visit the 174-acre Ellison Bluff County Park where a wooden walkway leads to the overlook built near the edge of a sheer, 100-foot Niagara Escarpment limestone bluff. (There is no access to the shore …

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Grandview Overlook & Park

Situated atop of a high Niagara Escarpment bluff, Grandview Park, a local favorite, showcases the radiant waters of the Bay of Green Bay along with majestic bluff views from two nearby county parks. The verdant greens of spring and summer, the blazing fall colors, and the glistening snow all contribute to a view that is …

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Sister Bay Waterfront Park

Fun for everyone awaits at Sister Bay’s Waterfront Park, Door County’s largest public waterfront, conveniently located next to the village’s downtown. This park features a quarter mile of sandy shoreline for swimming along with a swim pier and raft. Kayak rentals, scenic boat and fishing tours are also available. The universal access boardwalk ensures all …

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