Winnebago County's great outdoors are truly spectacular. A wealth of lakes, streams and rivers, quiet woods, winding trails and wide-open spaces offer abundant recreational opportunities during all four of Wisconsin's unique seasons.

Scenic waterways cover almost one-quarter of the county, making the area a sought-after boating and fishing destination. Popular fish species including walleye, bass, catfish, perch and musky inhabit the waters. Numerous birds, including several species of waterfowl, and a variety of other wildlife, nest and feed in the area.

The County's Community Park offers baseball, soccer, rugby, disc golf, archery, horseshoes, a dog park, fishing ponds, outdoor fitness equipment, playgrounds, bean bag toss, and ping pong. Some of the more unique offerings within the county parks system include a cross-country skiing trail, snowshoe trails, snowmobile trails, the Tribal Heritage Crossing and a historic archaeological site.

Multi-purpose recreational trails are available year-round for outdoor enthusiasts to hike, bike, horseback ride, jog, walk dogs and snowmobile.

Events and other attractions at the Sunnyview Exposition Center provide entertainment offerings throughout the year.

2021 Annual Report

Take a quick look at the Winnebago County Parks Department's 2021 Annual Report. A lot of great projects were completed and started last year, which will propel the Parks Department to a strong start in 2022. View the 2021 Annual Report.

Rediscover the Outdoors

Spring is here! Check out these adventure-inspiring outdoor activities that will help you and your family rediscover the outdoors. Top 5 Outdoor Things to Do this Spring!

Join Our Team!

The Parks Department is hiring seasonal laborers for the summer.

• This is a full- or part-time position with flexible hours
• Pay starts at $13/hr.
• Up to 40 hours per week, M-F, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:

Assists with the maintenance of the grounds, facilities, and equipment of the Parks System and Sunnyview Exposition Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Paints benches, picnic tables, facilities, equipment and buildings as needed.

2. Assists in the installation and maintenance of playground equipment, park benches, picnic tables and other park equipment.

3. Cuts grass, trims trees and shrubs and performs other horticultural tasks including application of herbicide.

4. Performs landscaping and horticultural duties including planting or moving trees, shrubs, and laying sod.

5. May operate heavy or light equipment and assist with their maintenance and repair if qualified.

6. Maintains and cleans buildings as needed.

7. Assists in the construction and repair of buildings and grounds.

8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Must be 16 or older and have a valid drivers license.

See the full seasonal laborer description here.

Fill out an application here.