Parks + Recreation News & Events

Scarecrow Scramble event
Our first Scarecrow Scramble event is now complete - we had approximately 166 participants, including two classrooms from the Reedsburg School District! The hidden message was: If I only had a brain. Our winners include Kristen, Tracey and Kelly, all of whom will be contacted later this week. Thanks to everyone for participating!

Rules and details: Prizes must be claimed by May 26, 2025.

Hemlock County Park Master Plan
We're currently in the initial stages of a master plan process for Hemlock County Park - please join us for an open house to discuss the future of the park at the LaValle Town Hall (314 State Highway 33/58, LaValle, WI 53941). Share your ideas for the master property plan on how to conserve and enhance this property. The open house will be from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Shoot us an email at parks.rec@saukcountywi.gov or give our office a call at 608-355-4800 with any questions. 

New speed humps installed in White Mound County Park
Heads up when traveling White Mound Drive! Due to increased pedestrian traffic in White Mound County Park, new speed humps were installed near the office/beach area, campground entrance and horse campground. Please use caution when driving and let us know if you have any questions.

New for 2024 - Accessible Hunting Blind at White Mound County Park
We're excited to announce the addition of an accessible hunting blind at White Mound County Park! Nestled behind the park maintenance building near a food plot area sits the blind - complete with two chairs, heat, electricity and lighting. The blind is available to those with a valid Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources permit for people with disabilities to hunt deer and turkey. Click here or give us a call for more details!

2024 Sauk County Park Events!
We're happy to announce ALL of our 2024 events! We're bringing back Music in the Park, outdoor movies and the Sasquatch Search. There's also a couple of new contests that we're excited for! Be sure to check back each month for more details and instructions. Please see the event flier below under supporting documents.

Music in the Park Dates
There are no more Music in the Park events for the remainder of 2024. Check back next year!

Outdoor Movies
There are no scheduled outdoor movies for the remainder of 2024. Check back next year!

SOS Loch Ness Event!
This event has ended. Thanks to those who participated in our event. 

The Sasquatch Search is DONE!
Sasquatch has been found - maybe he'll be back next year! Check out some of the photo submissions below. The winners have been notified.

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Old Hemlock Dam culvert
New Hemlock Dam
New Hemlock Dam
New Hemlock Dam
Sasquatch hiding in the woods with someone standing next to him
Person wearing brown hat standing next to Sasquatch in the woods
Person with brown hair smiling taking a picture with Sasquatch
Group of four people standing around Sasquatch while wearing sasquatch t-shirts
A couple wearing hats and backpacks posing for a picture in front of Sasquatch
A group of 7 people all making funny poses in front of Sasquatch in the woods
Three young children posing for a picture with Sasquatch
A person and their dog posing for a picture with Sasquatch
Sasquatch hiding in the woods behind a tree, tree branches and leaves