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Friends News
Cancellation of Music in the Park 2020
After considerable deliberation with the Wisconsin DNR, the park superintendent, and the board of the Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of our "Music in the Park" concert series this summer due to COVID-19.
Devil's Lake State Park to Re-open Friday, May 1st
Effective, May 1, 2020, nearly all Wisconsin State Parks properties will be open. Annual admission passes and/or trail passes are required. New hours for all properties will be 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. All properties will close weekly on Wednesday.
Devil's Lake State Park Closed Until Further Notice
Due to unprecedented crowds, littering and vandalism, the following Wisconsin State Parks are now closed effective Friday, April 10 for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency
State Park Events Cancelled Through March 31st
The Friends of Devil's Lake State Park is cooperating with the Devil's Lake State Park DNR staff in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While the park will remain open for visitors, all DNR events are now cancelled through March 31st (mainly the remaining two Weekend Wild Walks).
Recap: Members Brainstorm Meeting
The Friends of Devil’s Lake hosted a member’s only brainstorm meeting for members to share their hopes, ideas, and talents for our beloved state park. The brainstorm meeting was held at the City of Baraboo Municipal Building at 101 South Boulevard on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 5:00-8:00 pm.
Music in the Park 2020
With the start of the new year, we are pleased to announce the upcoming 2020 dates for our annual “Music in the Park” concert series. This year, we are switching up the dates and times and holding each concert on the LAST SATURDAY of the summer months and beginning at a later hour.
Gift of Joy - Friends Membership
Do you have a special someone who cares about preserving Devil’s Lake State Park? Give them the Gift of a Friends of Devil’s Lake Annual Membership!