The Friends of Peninsula State Park is excited to host a “Ride The Park” celebration from May 27th to 30th! We’re starting by honoring the memory of Chris Holicek, our beloved Friends Past President, with a memorial plaque at Eagle Tower. Over the last 20 years Chris was responsible for […]
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The Friends of Peninsula State Park regretfully announce the passing of our friend and FPSP Board President, Christine Holicek, after a short illness. Chris led the FPSP since 2009, championing many Park projects like the new Eagle Tower, bike trails, and beach playground. Her vision and leadership will live on […]
Aundrea Blake Taylor (M.S.) with UW-Madison Forest & Wildlife Ecology has been awarded a research grant by the Friends of Peninsula State Park. This grant will provide financial assistance to help her examine the influence of deer herbivory on forest floor vegetation and corresponding soil conditions. White-tailed deer are considered […]
The Friends of Peninsula State Park have been recognized and honored with two HERO awards for 2024 by the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks (FWSP) organization. The Friends of Peninsula State Park was named outstanding Friends group in Wisconsin for their ongoing efforts to make Peninsula State Park more accessible, […]
Each year The “Friends of Wisconsin State Parks” presents their HERO Awards to recognize and thank deserving people for their dedication and efforts to support and enhance the State parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas. Our very own Eric Hyde was this year’s recipient for his leadership as outstanding DNR […]
Accessibility Growing at Peninsula State Park! Check out this great article from the Door County Daily News on the many accessibility projects that have occurred in the park thanks to the Friends!
“When Kinect M1 donated a Trackchair to Peninsula State Park on May 9, it became the first Trackchair available at a Wisconsin state park….” – Door County Pulse See link to article on the Door County Pulse… https://doorcountypulse.com/peninsula-is-first-state-park-to-have-a-trackchair
Click below to find information on what the various Friends groups around Door County are doing for their park and how to connect with them! They’ve Got Friends
WHY ADVOCATE? Contacting your elected officials is an effective way to convey your concerns to decision makers and advocate for solutions. This approach can be especially effective when many constituents write letters about the same issue. Unlike most industries, institutions, professional organizations, etc., state park users have no organized lobbying effort […]