The Friends of Peninsula State Park
A Park for All People
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We’re Dedicated to Preserving this Magnificent Park for Now & the Future
The Friends of Peninsula State Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing Wisconsin’s most complete state park. Our vision is for Peninsula State Park to be a park for all people—a beautiful and vibrant place where visitors of all interests, backgrounds, and abilities can enjoy the natural beauty and spiritual benefits of the great outdoors.
Yesterday and Today
New here? Learn about the history of this beautiful place and discover some of the top attractions the have made Peninsula State park one of WI’s top destinations.
Visitor Tips
The park sees more than 1,000,000 visitors each year. Here are a few of their top tips for getting the most out of the park.
What are Friends for?
Come on along. Explore some of the ways that the Friends of Peninsula State Park work to make this a better place for all. You are welcome to join and be a Friend too.
Get Involved
Looking for a way to sustain the majestic landscapes and ecosystems of Peninsula State Park for future generations? Here are ways to be a part of the park community and help us preserve this natural treasure.
Donate to the Park
Every dollar donated to Friends of Peninsula State Park stays in the park and goes directly toward improving amenities and natural resources.
Become a Friend
Fellow Friends enjoy benefits like discounts, newsletters, events, and the pride that comes with protecting a treasured landscape.
Learn With our Naturalist
Experience the Park first hand and up close by participating in special learning events conducted by our Park Naturalist and other special Park guests.
Leave Your Mark
Honor your family’s favorite park memories with a commemorative brick at Eagle Tower or the Nature Center.
Thank You, Donors
Peninsula State Park relies on private donations and volunteers to support, maintain, and improve the Park experience. We honor and thank those who provide support “For Now and the Future”.
Pay Tribute
Know someone who adored the park? Make a memorial or dedication gift to a loved one. Put their name on the tribute wall at Nicolet Beach.
Why Support the Park?
Because for now and for the future we must be the guardians of our land. And because year-round, Peninsula State Park offers us exceptional natural beauty and unique ecosystems. Experience our 8 miles of bluff-lined shore and panoramic vistas from the accessible Eagle Tower. Bike and hike on our numerous trails, Camp, swim, fish, golf, or see a play at the Northern Sky Theatre. And visit our historic Eagle Lighthouse. Come and experience four seasons with the vibrant colors of fall, the sports of winter, the emerging flora of spring, and all that summer has to offer. We’ll be here. Why not join us?
100%
of donations, tributes, grants, and merchandise go directly to enhancing the park
1,000,000+
visitors who benefit
from our work each year
3,776
acres of Park land that we are Guardians for
220+
employees and volunteers who work to enhance the visitor experience
Views from the Park
