Wow, it was nice for a place for my son to unwind after nap time. He loved climbing up and going…read moredown slides here. There is nice swings nearby too.

This park is gorgeous. There're spots for picnics, fishing, or benching with a book. The playground…read morehas a rocket ship theme my friend's children love, the glass museum is right there, and the architecture of many surrounding homes are intriguing and historical. Highly recommend anyone in the area to check it out for an afternoon.

I have been taking my kiddo to this park since before we lived in this area and happened to be…read morevisiting. It is located on the north side of Appleton sandwiched between Northland Avenue and Ballard road, both easily accessible from highway 41. It is a huge park and your children can run around freely! They have what I call a Dream Park play structure, that accommodates multiple ages and boasts access for any mobility needs, which is great! During the summer, there are "misting showers" that the kids can press and cool off without getting drenched. The city of Appleton also hosts its 4th of July event here and that is a fun experience in and of itself. There is a pond, bandstand and shelter to rent, which makes for a complete peaceful and pretty environment to spend time in. Aside from huge fields and a great hill to climb (a HUGE sledding spot in winter,) sports fields (baseball, etc.) we will always return to Memorial Park.

Plenty of parking and assortment of trails for all ages. Paths are very well kept. Beautiful…read moreenvironment with plenty of lake views from the higher elevation trails. Love my Wisconsin state parks.

This is one of my favorite state parks. I came here as a kid with my family to picnic and swim at…read morethe beach. It still has a nice beach with tables and grills and even a Pavillion. We hike the many trails that run through the park, one of which has a good view of the limestone escarpment that High Cliff is named for. The observation tower offers a panoramic view of Lake Winnebago. We come here enough that it is worth getting a season park pass.

Nickel and Rose was the first acoustic band and they threw serious sound that really had great…read moresound and spoke a good vibe. I am feeling a lot of love for this duo.

Once a 9 hole golf course and country club, many investors have pooled their knowledge, resources…read moreand expertise into what is now Riverview Gardens. Owned by the Cots organization, this project, now in it's second year, aims to use the grounds to grow food and feed those in the Appleton food desert. Riverview serves as a means to establish work habits and provide jobs, paid and unpaid, for many in the community. Many hoop houses have been erected, and garden beds are being prepared. Food bearing plants are being added to those already in place outside of the hoop houses. Sound organic principals are being practiced under the able leadership of Oren Jakobson. Certain areas of the grounds are dedicated to park like persuits. The former Country Club is being made into a community center. Volunteer driven. This addresses many needs of the community. They'd love to have you stop by and chip in.

Awesome pool! My kids had a blast with their new slide. The staff is very friendly and helpful…read more Their rates are very reasonable. Definitely recommend!! We will be coming back all summer :)

What a great find. Amazing collection of Indian arrow heads and taxidermy in main building and…read morebeautiful walk to observation lookout down boardwalk. Can't wait to return with out of state visitors.

bring the Deet for mosquito's! love this place. visit whenever were in town. such lovely woods,…read moreriver and wildlife. saw dozens of sandhill cranes this week. boardwalk is in great shape. sometimes you'll see bald eagles or deer.

Jones Park now is really different now than when I was a kid. There has been some amazing work done…read moreon it and it is a beautiful park near downtown Appleton. There is plenty of green and tons of space for picnics, running around, outside games with a playground and special events throughout the year like Mile of Music. I think in the winters, they have an outdoor ice skating rink. Or they did at least when I was little. A great little park in the heart of the city.

Very nice little park overlooking the river. Has walking paths, picnic areas, a boat launch, and…read moreeven a baseball field with concessions. Very scenic. Recommend. You can even have a wedding here!

This a fun stop if you are looking to get outside and wander around in gardens that you don't have…read moreto weed. The plant varieties are pretty and they have loads of flowers and plants to look at. There used to be a pretty bridge and stream in the back but they had to remove it. They do some rock hiding here so it can be a fun stop to bring kids and adults! It is smaller and quick to look around, but hey it's free and a little hidden gem tucked away in the city. Totally worth checking out.

From the owner: Gardens of the Fox Cities is a 38 acre public garden, complete with a Taliesin designed Scheig…read moreLearning Center. The Taliesin firm includes architects trained by world-renowned, Wisconsin-born architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Our mission is to promote an appreciation and understanding of plants and gardens in an enriching, inspiring environment Admission is free, but donations are appreciated to help support the stewardship of the Gardens.