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  • Mission: To provide and maintain a comprehensive park system with a balance design of active and passive facilities that is available for all citizens to enhance their well-being and their environment.

    The Parks Division is responsible for care and maintenance of all park areas, park pavilions, trail systems and sport fields. We also maintain turf grass at various village properties and street medians. If you would like to request park services or have questions regarding the Village park program please enter the Citizen Request Management Center.

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    PARK OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE




    The Howard Parks are maintained by the Howard Department of Public Works under the direction of Chris Clark, Parks Superintendent/Forester. If you have any questions regarding park maintenence or operation please email Chris Clark, Parks Superintendent/Forester or call the Public Works facility at 434-4060.


    COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN
    The Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2005-2010 was adopted by the Village Board on April 25, 2005. It is available for viewing on this web page by select this link or at the Howard Village Hall or the Weyers-Hillard Public Library.

    The Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2005-2010 is a comprehensive update of previous park plans and identifies current outdoor recreation and open spaces, recreational facilities and special concerns that affect outdoor recreation. The purpose of the plan is to guide the acquisition and development of land and facilities needed to satisfy the park, recreation, and open space needs of the community, and to protect and enhance the Village's important natural resources.

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    PARK NEWS

    HOWARD DOG PARK IS NOW OPEN

    The Village of Howard's first dog park is now open at the Gordon Nauman Conservation Area off Wietor Drive. To get to the park, travel east on Velp Avenue to N. Military Avenue. Turn left on N. Military Avenue and turn left on Wietor Drive. Look for the Howard Dog Park signs.

    The dog park has a completely enclosed area as well as a semi-enclosed area with woods and a walking trail. Please take note of the signage that denotes these areas at the park.

    Before visiting the park, please review the following rules and enjoy the Howard Dog Park.

    • All dogs must be leashed at all times outside the designated fenced areas.
    • Owners are legally responsible for their dogs and any injuries caused by them.
    • Dogs must be licensed and have current rabies vaccinations per state law.
    • Dogs must wear owner identification tags.
    • Owners must immediately clean up feces deposited by their dogs and dispose in an appropriate container.
    • Owners should not leave their dogs unattended or allow out of site.
    • Dogs in heat / season are prohibited.
    • Owners must stop dogs from digging and immediately fill any holes created by their dogs.
    • No food (human or dog) is allowed within the dog park.


    The Howard Dog Park is free to all users at this time. However, in order to continue the park at no charge, adequate donations must be received to help sustain operations of the park. Donations will also be used towards future improvements to the park. All users are encouraged to donate.

    Donors will be recognized on a sponsorship sign at the entryway to the dog park. There are four levels of recognition:
    • Level 1 (Bone) $50 minimum
    • Level 2 (Paw Print) $100+
    • Level 3 (Fire Hydrant) $250+
    • Level 4 (Dog House) $500+

    There is also an opportunity for businesses to support the dog park. Businesses can advertise at the park via signage on the fence. Signs cost $300 per year plus the cost of the sign. Please contact Village Hall for more information. 920-434-4640.
    SPRING GREEN PARK ACCESS ROUTE
    Spring Green Park is open and accessible from Spring Green Road during the Glendale Avenue road constuction. Please view the Spring Green Park Access Route to see map of available routes.

    PET WASTE DISPOSAL BAGS
    Pet Waste bag dispensers are located in various Village parks. The program is "Take a Bag, Leave a Bag". We invite you to participate in our new program which requires pet users to clean up after their pets and dispose of the waste off site.

    The Parks Department would also like to remind park users that all pets shall be leashed while in the park and be aware of signage that limits pet access to athletic fields, playgrounds, and pavilion areas.

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    PARKS
    Village Map of Park Locations


    Park Name Park Location Park Description Misc.
    Akzo Nobel Sports Complex 1600 Pinecrest Road Azko Nobel Sports Complex is a 92 acre sport complex. The park facility includes an 18-hole disc golf course, four lighted softball diamonds, ten soccer fields, playground, concession building with restrooms and parking. The park has wooded areas and open natural areas. Map
    Barney Williams Park 1100 Valley Lane Barney Williams Park is a 5.5 acre facility that has a full size and small soccer practice field, playground equipment, open space and picnic table. Map
    Brookfield Woods Brookfield Ave Brookfield Woods is approximately a 10 acre mixture of woods and wetlands. Hunting is currently permitted in this area. Map
    Deerfield Docks 950 W. Deerfield Avenue Deerfield Docks is a 3 acre park that provides access to Duck Creek and the Bay of Green Bay via the Duck Creek Slough and Peats Lake. Facilities include a boardwalk, picnic area, offshore fishing, canoe access, snowmobile and ice fishing access. Deerfield Docks was built and is managed by the village through a long-term lease with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Map
    Deer Run Park 1757 Barlament Drive Deer Run Park is a 9.64 acre wooded park located in the southwestern part of the Village. The park features a grassed play area, playground equipment, basketball 1/2 court and short connecting trail to the Taylor Street entrance with a passive recreation area and picnic tables. Map
    Duck Creek Quarry 2140 Glendale Avenue Duck Creek Quarry Park is a 30.83 acre property containing a limestone quarry which was operated from 1827 until 2001. The site was quarried to within 50' of the property lines on all sides and has a depth greater than 170'. The quarry is filling with water and is expected to rise to 100 feet deep. The quarry is being explored for its recreational value as it becomes a lake. In 2009 the village will begin using the quarry as a limited recreational facility with permitted scuba diving classes. Map
    Gordon Nauman Conservation Area 1653 Wietor Drive The Gordon Nauman Conservation Area is a 29.77 acre park. This park features a short trail in the woods, an open air shelter, native prairie meadow, rain garden and parking. The park also connects to the boardwalk and fishing area at Wietor Wharf Park. Map
    Industrial Woods Park Cornell Rd Industrial Woods Park has approximately 58 acres of wetlands that have been placed into the park system. The park is located within the Village of Howard Industrial Park and has open space, wooded area, two large mitigation ponds and drainage ways. Hunting is currently permitted in this area. Map
    Hoff-Reinhard Wildlife Preserve 3666 Whistable Way The Hoff-Reinhard Wildlife Preserve is a 26.27 acre passive park under development. It will have walking trails through tall and short prairie meadows and woods. Map
    Howard Memorial Park 775 Riverview Drive Howard Memorial Park is a 13.5 acre park which has a small access area for canoes, kayaks, rowboat or similar small craft. In winter the landing is used for snowmobile access to the Duck Creek. The park also features a lighted softball diamond, multi-purpose lacrosse/football/soccer field, veteran memorial and parking. Map
    Juza-Oliver Family Park 1070 Herne Bay Way Juza-Oliver Family Park is a 22.03 acre park consisting of three separate park properties in the Glen Kent Subdivision. Each of these park areas are joined by an extensive trail system that goes throughout the Glen Kent subdivision connecting public greenspaces and parklands by trail and sidewalk. The eastern and western park areas are passive recreation areas. The central park is being developed into an active play area. The park has a playground and two walk-in entrances. Map
    Lehner Park 1830 Rosewood Street Lehner Park is a 3.6 acre park which features a full size basketball court, playground equipment, open space and a picnic area. Map
    Meadowbrook Park 670 Hillcrest Heights Meadowbrook Park is a 92.25 acre major recreation area. The park has a pavilion, open air shelter, picnic area, playground equipment, trails, lighted sled hill, basketball court and baseball diamond. There are two separate entrances and parking lots. Lancaster Brook runs through the park in a natural wooded area with an extensive trail system. The main trail is 1 1/4 mile paved trail from Hillcrest Heights to Cardinal Lane. The pavilion provides space for community programs, meetings, events and rentals usage. The facility features an activity room with seating for 81 banquet style, with additional outdoor seating for 72 on picnic tables in the open air overhang. It has a full kitchen, restrooms and storage areas. Map

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    Mills Center Park 4350 Shawano Avenue Mills Center Park is a 28.99 acre neighborhood park. The park is currently undeveloped and provides nature based outdoor recreation activities where the primary focus is the appreciation or enjoyment of nature. The park extends from Shawano Avenue on the south to Glendale Avenue on the north and borders property owned by the Howard-Suamico School District on the west. Map
    Packerland Parkway 399 Park Ridge Avenue Packerland Parkway is a 1 acre park. The park has a "Welcome to Howard" sign, flower bed, and picnic table located near the cul de sac. The park serves as passive green space and buffers residences from the commercial business area. Map
    Pinewood Park 1013 Harwood Avenue Pinewood Park is a 11.77 acre park. This park features a wooded picnic and play area. There is a softball diamond, bleachers, batting cage, basketball 1/2 court, volleyball grass court, playground equipment, shelter building, restrooms and parking. In winter, the park has a lighted ice rink with designated areas for hockey and free skating. Map

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    Pioneer Parkway 250 Cardinal Lane Pioneer Parkway is an 18.55 acre passive park with trails along the Duck Creek. This park also serves to manage regional storm water through detention ponds. An archeological dig of the area revealed the parkland was used by early traders. Map
    Riverview Parkway 2029 Riverview Drive Riverview Parkway is a corner park less than one acre in size which beautifies the village with a flowerbed, sidewalk and bench. The park is located at Velp Avenue and Riverview Drive. It borders the Duck Creek along Riverview to Elmwood Court. Map
    Spring Green Park 3640 Spring Green Road Spring Green Park is a 39 acre site, which is located in northwestern Howard off Glendale Avenue. This recreation and sport facility features an Arboretum, picnic area, playground, (2) softball diamonds, (4) soccer fields, concession building with open air shelter, and three parking lots. The park is adjacent to the Mountain Bay State Recreation Trail and provides snowmobile access from the parking lot to the trail during the snow season. Map
    Village Green Golf Course 302 Riverdale Dr The Village Green Golf Course is a public 9-hole course. It features two par 3 holes, a signture water hole, and two par 5 holes. The golf season is April through November, weather permitting. The Village Green clubhouse has a full bar and restaurant serving "Friday Fish Fry" year-round. Village Green Golf Course
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    Wayne Williams Conservation Area 391 Whispering Creek Court The Wayne Williams Conservation Area is a 20.4 acre park. This neighborhood park has a picnic area, playground, open play area, trail and parking. The trail is located along the Duck Creek. Map
    Wietor Wharf Park 1830 Wietor Drive Wietor Wharf is a 3 acre special use facility located at the end of Wietor Drive off N. Military Avenue. This site provides fishing access to Duck Creek. There are two fishing piers, a boardwalk, and a picnic area. All facilities at this site are accessible. The park was built and is managed by the village through a long-term lease with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Map


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