Institute Town Park is a family-friendly park with a playground, tennis and basketball courts and numerous softball and baseball fields hosting ball games throughout the summer. There is a covered pavilion available to rent, picnic tables and plenty of parking. Coming soon – pickleball courts!
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Clark Lake Beach, near the entrance of Whitefish Dunes State Park, is a quiet, public swimming beach with a parking area. It is ideal for relaxing on the sand beach or swimming in the clear, calm waters of Clark Lake, the second largest lake in Door County. Nearby is the Town Line Road Boat Launch
George Pinney Park, formerly Olde Stone Quarry Park, has multiple boat launches and fishing pier providing people of all-abilities the opportunity to participate in these activities. The fishing pier is also a popular place to watch a fabled Door County sunset. Other facilities include a pavilion, picnic area, boat trailer parking and restrooms.
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Whitefish Dunes State Park is a day-use park with a swim beach and trails but no camping. It is also home to the largest collection of sand dunes in Wisconsin including the state’s highest – “Old Baldy”. Whitefish Dunes is also steeped in human history. Archaeological digs unearthed evidence that prehistoric peoples inhabited this area
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There are 11 kiosks are located strategically along the Door County Coastal byway to share what makes this place so special and unique. Here is link to a map with their location. The kiosk’s stone base pays tribute the Niagara Escarpment, while the posts evoke the maritime tradition and the bright blue steel roofs mimic
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Sevastopol’s informational kiosk and benches invite you to linger and discover the town’s story. How can this town be the heart of Door County’s famous cherry orchards as well as a mecca of tourism with 16,000 acres wetlands, woodlands, and water features? The short answer is water features, geology and climate. For the full answer,
Whitefish Dunes State Park has a sand swim beach with three access points, one which is ADA accessible and the other two with stairs leading to the shore. Dogs have their own designated beach area for swimming. Beach access varies with water levels. Please check Whitefish Dune’s website for the latest information.
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Whitefish Dunes State Park is home to “Old Baldy” – the highest sand dune in Wisconsin, towering 93 feet above Lake Michigan. Take the 2.8-mile Red Trail to get to this landmark. Take the stairs to the observation platform for stellar views of Lake Michigan and Clark Lake.
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Whitefish Dunes offers 14 miles of hiking trails. Dogs are welcome on hiking trails provided they are leashed and under owner control. The Red Trail takes hikers to “Old Baldy”, the tallest dune in Wisconsin while the Black Trail provides free pedestrian access to Cave Point County Park. The Brachiopod Interpretive Trail explains the geology
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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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