Heritage Hill State Historical Park
"Green Bay visitors can easily spend a few hours exploring the park’s historic buildings and seasonal programs. It is a convenient local destination for families, school groups, and history enthusiasts."
A living history park in Green Bay showcasing Wisconsin’s past through historic buildings, exhibits, and interpreters.
High Cliff State Park
"Green Bay residents come for hiking, fishing, and a quieter shoreline experience than the city offers. It is a popular half-day or full-day nature trip from the metro area."
A scenic Lake Winnebago park featuring limestone cliffs, effigy mounds, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Copper Culture State Park
"Green Bay visitors often make a short day trip to learn about the region’s deep Native American history and enjoy a quiet riverside stop away from the city."
A small historic park preserving an ancient Native American burial and copper-working site along the Oconto River.
Potawatomi State Park
"Green Bay is a major regional hub for day trips to Door County. Visitors from Green Bay come for a scenic escape, hiking, and a quieter shoreline experience."
A scenic Door County park with shoreline views, forests, and excellent paddling and birdwatching.
Fischer Creek State Recreation Area
"Green Bay is a major regional center within reach for a day trip to the shoreline. Visitors from Green Bay may come for birdwatching, beach access, and a quieter alternative to busier parks."
A quiet Lake Michigan shoreline park with beach access, wooded scenery, and fishing opportunities.
Grand Traverse Island State Park
"Green Bay residents visit for a quieter Lake Michigan escape with boating, fishing, and shoreline scenery. It is close enough for an easy weekend trip."
A scenic Lake Michigan island park known for beaches, forests, wildlife, and quiet shoreline recreation.
Whitefish Dunes State Park
"Green Bay visitors come for a day trip to the Lake Michigan shoreline and Door County's scenic parks. It is a practical starting point for families and groups looking for a coastal escape."
A Lake Michigan park known for sandy beaches, towering dunes, and rare coastal habitats.
Newport State Park
"Green Bay visitors often make a day trip for hiking, shoreline scenery, and a quiet wilderness experience not found in the city. It is also a practical base for combining the park with Door County attractions."
Wisconsin’s only wilderness state park, known for Lake Michigan shoreline, dark skies, and backcountry hiking.