Winnebago County Community Park
Winnebago County Community Park is one of the largest and most diverse parks in the area. At nearly 245 acres, the Community Park provides abundant recreational activities during every season of the year. Visitors will find numerous sports fields and courts, playground equipment, hiking trails and fishing ponds. The Community Park also offers an enclosed dog park for off-the-leash fun with your furry friends and a 36-hole disc golf course. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. View a map of Winnebago County Community Park.
What's happening at the park? Check out the Winnebago County Community Park Event Calendar.
Shelter and Pavilion Rental Information
Reservations for next year will begin on the first business day of the new year.
Learn more about the park shelters or make a reservation online or in-person at the Parks Department office. The shelters at Winnebago County Community Park are available for rent from May through September. If you have any questions, please call the Parks office at 920-232-1960.
- Shelters #1-4 Terms of Reservations
- Pavilion Terms of Reservations
- Shelter #5 Terms of Reservations
- Reserve a park shelter Online
Canceling Reservations
Call the Parks Department at 920-232-1964 to cancel a reservation. Cancelations must be made at least 14 days in advance of the reservation date in order to receive a refund.
Soccer Fields
If you have questions about reserving soccer fields for any youth/adult soccer practices/tournaments, please contact our soccer liaison, at fieldreservations@oysc.org.
View the Soccer Field Map.
Local Soccer Clubs:
Disc Golf Course
The Winnebago County Community Park disc golf course features 36 holes and is divided into two, 18-hole courses. It is open to the public and free to play.
View the Disk Golf Course Map
Green Course | 18-holes | Par 54 | 5,625 ft.
The beginner-friendly green course is situated near the center of the park. This course is fairly open and flat. Water and tall grass do come into play on a few holes and wind can also be a factor on the flat terrain.
Gold Course | 18-holes | Par 59 | 6,909 ft.
The longer gold course is located in the northern area of the park. This course is more challenging than the green course. Water, tall grass, and wind play a factor on numerous holes throughout the gold course. The terrain is mostly flat with a few hills.
Disc Golf Course Guidelines:
- Do not go into ponds to retrieve a disc.
- Use caution when crossing the road.
- Carry out what you carry in.
Park Rules & Resources
Rules and other resources can be found below. Check out the amenities section to view photos of the park and other park assets.
Run, Walk or Roll
Do you want to host a run, walk or roll at the Community Park? Review the permit requirements and then fill out an application. Call the parks office at (920)232-1960 with any questions.
Cross-Country Skiing
Take a winter tour through the Community Park on nearly four miles of classic-style groomed, cross-country ski trails. The flat terrain of the park is perfect for beginners. View the Cross-Country Ski Map.
For the open/close status of the cross-country ski trail, please call (920)232-1960 and select option 5.
Other areas suitable for cross-country skiing, but not groomed, are the WIOUWASH State Trail, Mascoutin Valley State Trail, and Ken Robl Conservation Park.
Park Amenities
Tennis/Pickleball/Basketball
Located near the middle of the park across from Shelter 4, just north of the southern roundabout. Two courts for tennis and pickleball. The pickleball courts are painted within the Tennis courts. Basketball is also available.
Dog Park
A 9-acre fenced area in the northeast corner of the park provides a secure environment for dog owners to exercise their pets off-leash. A separate section for small dogs is also available. The site is supported by ample parking and the facility remains open year-round. Learn more about Winnebago County Dog Parks. Visit the Friends of Winnebago County Dog Parks website.
Archery Range
Located on the west side of the park near Shelter 3 the archery range features poly targets for practice and a stand. The shooting lane is ADA accessible. Please, take extreme caution and be aware of your surroundings. Traditional and crossbow-style bows are allowed. No broadheads.
Rugby Fields
The fields are located in the west portion of the park. The fields host several games and practices by the Oshkosh Rugby Football Club. Contact the parks department if you are not involved in a club and are interested in using the fields. Learn more about the Oshkosh Rugby Club or join a team - Oshkosh Rugby Club
Picnic Kits
Add some fun and excitement to your picnic or outing. The Winnebago County Parks Department has outdoor games for rent. These games include volleyball, disc golf kit, ping pong paddles and balls, badminton, Yardzee, and bean bags for corn hole. They are $10 to rent with a $10 deposit which is returned once the items are returned. The only exception is the disc golf kit which is $30 to rent with $10 being returned when brought back in the same condition as received. All outdoor games are for use at the Winnebago County Community Park only. We accept cash only for these items. If you have any questions regarding rental, please call the Parks Office at (920) 232-1960.
Shared-Use Path
The shared-use path within the park is approximately 2.25 miles long (3.6 km) and connects each primary function area in the park. The asphalt surface is accessible for all abilities. There is a formal trailhead located at the north end of the park with a shade shelter, picnic table, kiosk, and bike repair station. Dogs are allowed on the shared-use path but MUST be on a 6 ft. leash maximum.
Ping Pong Table
There is an all-weather ping pong table located on the northern end of the pavilion in the center of the park. The ping pong table is accessible from the exterior of the pavilion and is screened from those using the building. Ping pong paddles and balls can be rented at the Parks Office (see picnic kits).
Bean Bag Toss (Corn Hole)
Located at Shelters #1 and #3 are regulation-size bean bag toss targets made from all-weather concrete. Bean bags can be rented at the Parks Office (see picnic kits) or bring your own.
Fishing Piers
Two accessible fishing piers are located along the gravel perimeter path of the pond located just southeast of Shelter #1. The ponds are stocked with fish including pumpkinseed, bluegill, and largemouth bass. Catch and release only when fishing in the park ponds.
Playground Equipment
Playground sets are located at Shelters #1, #3 and #4 within the park. Those at Shelters #1, #3 and #4 are open to the public at all times. Accessible routes to the playground structures are located at Shelters #1 and #4.
Outdoor Fitness Equipment
Seven pieces of outdoor fitness equipment accessible to all abilities are located within The Natural Way area of the park adjacent to Shelter #2. Pieces include: 4-person pendulum, abs & dep station, 2-person cross country ski, 2-person vertical press, 2-person lat pull down, 2-person chest press, 3-person static combo, sit-up, pull-up dip station, and a 4-person leg press. Fitness equipment is available for use year-round as weather conditions allow.
R. C. Flying Zone
An area for radio-controlled aircraft is located east of the soccer shelter for use when soccer is not taking place. Pilots are required by the F.A.A. to register their aircraft.
Metal Detecting
Metal detecting is allowed in certain areas of the Winnebago County Community Park. People interested in metal detecting at the park must obtain a permit from the Parks Office.
