Events
Events
Upcoming Events at Council Grounds
January 1st, 2025
First Day Hike
Make plans with the family while you are together at Christmas to walk off some holidays treats! The Friends volunteers will be helping out with a nice warming fire at the shelter building.
You can drive there or park at the entrance and take a hike!
Park manager Sarah will have a guided winter tree identification hike at noon leaving from the shelter building. If you would like to help refill the Merrill Community Food Pantry for the new year, please bring non-perishable items to donate. The Friends group will deliver items to them. Thank You!
Day passes or 12 month passes will be for sale at the Park entrance. Pick up 12 month passes this weekend to avoid a wait on the 1st.
They make great Christmas gifts along with Park themed merchandise.
The office lobby will be open this weekend from 10 to 2.
Early June
DNR’s Free Fun Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources invites the public to participate in the annual Free Fun Weekend.
Free Fun Weekend, which will take place the first full weekend in June, will waive state park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes.
Free Fun Weekend is a great opportunity for the parks crews to welcome park visitors back. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience what Council Grounds State Park can offer.
TBD - Fall 2025
Friends For a Day - Trail Maintenance and Litter Pickup
TBD - Fall 2025
For more information, please reach out to:
Email: The Friends of Council Grounds State Park at cgfriendsinfo@gmail.com
Phone: 715-536-8773