Parks + Recreation News & Events

Guess How Many!
We've filled the picnic basket pictured to the right with a bunch of White Mound County Park can koozies. Guess how many can koozies are in the picnic basket and send us your guess to be entered to win a prize. Complete rules and details can be found below. Good luck!

Rules and details: Entries must be submitted by 8:00 AM on December 30, 2024. Entries can submitted through our social media platforms (including Facebook and Instagram messages or comments), email to parks.rec@saukcountywi.gov, phone to 608-355-4800 or in-person at the Sauk County Parks and Recreation office (S7995 White Mound Drive, Hillpoint, WI 53937). The office is typically open Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Only one entry and prize per person. There will be 1 prize awarded to the correct guess, or closest guess if none are correct. In the event of a tie, the winner will be chosen randomly. No purchase necessary. Prizes must be claimed by January 13, 2025.

Any person who has a qualifying disability that requires this event to be in an accessible location or format should contact Sauk County Parks and Recreation at 608-355-4800 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, exclusive of legal holidays, at least 48 hours in advance of participation in the event so that reasonable arrangements can be made to accommodate each request. Please call our office at 608-355-4800 with any questions.

White Mound Drive Closed
Most of White Mound Drive is now closed until spring. You can still access the boat landing via Lake Road, and our office/beach area using White Mound Drive off of County Road GG.

2025 Annual Passes 
Our 2025 Sauk County Annual Stickers are now available! The stickers are valid for any Sauk County Park. Honorably discharged veterans who reside in Sauk County can receive a free Sauk County Annual Sticker by going to the Veteran's Service Office located at the West Square Building in Baraboo.

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 have been contacted. Thanks to everyone for participating! Rules and details: Prizes must be claimed by May 26, 2025.

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!