Green Lake Park Restoration Project

Help us keep this beautiful and historic park open!

The continuing operation of this park depends on all of us and your donation is critical.

In 2016 this site was closed as part of governmental budget reductions. On November 2, 2023 an agreement was signed that allowed the site to open again and be operated and maintained by the Mountain Historical Society, a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization.

The land was donated by local resident A. C. Webber in 1935. The building was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937.

The goal of the Mountain Historical Society is to preserve this wonderful site for everyone who has the good fortune to visit our beautiful Chequamigon-Nicolet National Forest.

  • So excited [MHS] has taken this project on. We spent an incredible amount of time in that water and little beach as a kid.

    Cynde L.

  • It’s a great project that many will benefit from. I revisited a lot of memories today and am looking forward to creating many new ones.

    Ellen M.

  • I spent many hours enjoying Green Lake as a kid and I am thrilled that the park is coming back to life!

    Terri V.

  • So HAPPY that Green Lake will be Enjoyed again by another generation!!

    Christine L.

  • Many memories of family picnics, swimming and the log pavilion..so wonderful to see future generations will also be making those memories!

    Mickey L.

Closed in 2016 due to governmental budget reductions, Green Lake Park reopened after eight years thanks to the efforts of Mountain Historical Society, the community and volunteers on May 25, 2024.

  • 2022-2023

    The MHS worked to obtain a Historic Intergovernmental Agreement with the United States Forest Service.

  • Nov 2023

    The Park and Pavilion are now under the care and supervision of the Mountain Historical Society.

  • Feb/Mar 2024

    US Forest Service cut down hanging and damaged trees from the 2019 wind storms. Volunteers are spending Saturday’s clearing the downed trees and brush.

  • replacing the main sign at Green Lake Park entrance

    April 2024

    Continued cleanup of brush around the park by volunteers. Replaced the deteriorating main sign at the park entrance.

  • May 2024

    Replaced grills, installed picnic tables. Upgraded paths and restored the beach.

  • May 25, 2024

    The park officially reopened! A ribbon cutting ceremony was held along with a visit from Smokey the Bear.

  • September 2024

    New railing installed at the boat landing steps.

  • October 2024

    Repaved entry and boat launch.

  • May 2025

    Begin restoration of the pavilion with a new roof.

Future Plans

There’s still much to do to restore and preserve this beautiful historic site.
Future plans include:

  • Restoring and preserving the historic pavilion

    • Replace roof and flashing around chimney

    • Repair replace rotting beams

  • Install new donation boxes

  • Fill low spots in lawn and reseed

  • Replace split rail fence

  • Parking stripes at trailer parking/boat launch

  • Repave the main parking lot

Your donations help to restore and keep this park open!

Donate to the MHS Green Lake Park Restoration Project

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