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Strategic Plan

Wisconsin State Park System

Aerial view of pedestrian foot bridge across the Bad River at Copper Falls State Park.Parkgoers can assist in the development of an updated strategic plan for the Wisconsin State Park System. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR

The DNR will be updating the Wisconsin State Park System's Strategic Plan in 2026. The Wisconsin State Park System recently celebrated its 125th anniversary and contains approximately 125 unique properties. These properties offer a wide variety of opportunities for outdoor recreation and the enjoyment of Wisconsin’s vast natural resources.

The updated plan will summarize the system’s existing conditions, identify issues and opportunities, and develop a management strategy and direction for the next 10-years. See the most recent plan: Wisconsin State Park System 2015-2020 Strategic Directions.

Various stakeholders, including system partners and the general public, will be offered opportunities to provide feedback that will assist in the development of the updated plan. 

Please check this page or subscribe to receive DNR email notices regarding these input opportunities.