VILLAGE OF FONTANA PARKS
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HILDEBRAND NATURE CONSERVANCY
A nature trail leads pedestrians through the natural conservation area, along the Van Slyke Creek, from the Mill Street entrance to the Mill House Pavilion at the West Main Street entrance. |
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FONTANA FEN
Take one of three annotated walks at this 10-acre conservation area, home to the calcareous fen. This rare type of wetland prairie has an internal ground water system that supports only a few specialized plants. The fen is located off Highway 67 next to St. Benedict Catholic Church. The parking area is located at the corner of Main Street and Dewey Avenue. The area is open daily, year round with no admission fees. |
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DUCK POND RECREATION AREA
Duck Pond Recreation Area is located on Wild Duck Road, off Highway 67. The park contains numerous hiking trails, as well as softball, baseball and soccer fields and a Frisbee golf course. The Village recently added a pavilion with bathroom facilities and a concession stand which is open during scheduled sports events. |
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REID PARK
Reid Park, located at the Village lakefront, offers the Little Foot Playground, a baseball diamond. Applications to use the park are available under the Applications Link on this website or at the Village Hall at 262-275-6136 or email. (Gazebo to be reconstructed in 2011.) |
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PIONEER PARK
Pioneer Park offers an unobstructed view of Geneva Lake. This park is located off Lake Street across the street from the Village boat launch site. |
PARK APPLICATIONS, PERMITS AND OTHER INFORMATION
Park Permits and Applications
Park Commission Trail and Natural Areas Guide
Park Commission Agendas & Minutes
Fontana Flower Beds Slide Show
Bird City Wisconsin - Village of Fontana Information
2010 PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
LINKS
BIG FOOT RECREATION DISTRICT - Director Chuck Thiesenhusen, 401 Devils Lane, Walworth, WI 53184, (262) 275-2116 ext. 8000 or www.bigfootrecreation.org
KISHWAUKETOE NATURE CONSERVANCY, WILLIAMS BAY - www.kishwauketoe.org
ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION - The Village of Fontana on Geneva Lake has been designated a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation every year since 1988.
For information on tree planting and care, and urban and community forestry issues, visit the Arbor Day Foundation at www.arborday.org.
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