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/ October 05, 2026


 Pardon our webpage construction dust!

The FWSP website is under construction. We had a small mishap with our original site—a bug wiped it out! Argh, we know!

In the meantime, please use the menu links. We hope to have a new website up soon. 


Executive Director - FWSP
830 State Road 136 
Suite 1-128
Baraboo, WI,
United States,
53913


 Pardon our webpage construction dust!

The FWSP website is under construction. We had a small mishap with our original site—a bug wiped it out! Argh, we know!

In the meantime, please use the menu links. We hope to have a new website up soon. 


Executive Director - FWSP
830 State Road 136 
Suite 1-128
Baraboo, WI,
United States,
53913


 

Overview

A Night of Fun, Frolic, Music and More - Learn about Wisconsin's State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Areas and win something amazing!

Gather with Friends: An Evening Celebrating Friends of Wisconsin State Parks at Granite Peak Celebrating Wisconsin’s public lands—and the people who care for them.

Join Friends of Wisconsin State Parks and our community partner, Visit Wausau, for an evening of celebrating 30 years of supporting Wisconsin’s most cherished public lands conversation. Hosted at Granite Peak Ski Hill.

Meet the people behind a statewide network of 65 Friends groups supporting Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas. Discover how neighbors become volunteers, visitors become advocates, and a shared love of an outdoor place becomes a community.

Enjoy:

· A silent auction featuring goods contributed by Friends groups and Visit Wausau

· Live music

· Food and beverages

· A chance to meet Smokey Bear and take a photo together!

Whether you’re a regular trail explorer, a curious neighbor, or someone looking for a way to get involved, you’re welcome here. Share your favorite Wisconsin outdoor memories, meet new Friends, and learn how you can help care for the places you love.

Free Registration Linnk

Friends of Wisconsin State Parks (FWSP) is a nonprofit umbrella organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, promoting and enhancing Wisconsin's state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. Established in 1996, we work in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and over 55 local Friends Groups across the state.

Our Mission

Our mission is to enhance the Wisconsin State Park experience and cultivate stewardship by:
  • Preserving natural and cultural resources
  • Promoting outdoor recreation and education
  • Protecting park lands for future generations
  • Enhancing visitor experiences through volunteer efforts and fundraising

What We Do

During the last five years FWSP distributed over $368,000 to Friends groups in the form of Matching Incentive grants. Friends Groups contributed over $370,000 for a total of $837,000.

  • Provide grants to local Friends Groups for park improvements
  • Advocate for state park funding and policies
  • Organize the annual FWSP photo contest
  • Offer resources and workshops to local Friends Groups
  • Advocate and educate for Wisconsin State Parks
  • Raise awareness through our website, social media, and newsletters

Get Involved

  • Join FWSP or a local Friends Group [Link]
  • Donate [Link]
  • Volunteer (Exit FWSP website) [Link}

Contact information 

Executive Director - FWSP
830 State Road 136 
Suite 1-128
Baraboo, WI,
United States,
53913
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Friends of Wisconsin State Parks

830 State Road 136, Suite 1-128

Baraboo, WI

53913