145.9 acres – North Main Street Limits. Boating harbor, lighthouse, full service marina, animal petting zoo, picnic shelters, large pavilion, volleyball courts, lighted softball diamonds, concession rides and canoe rentals, restrooms, color changing fountain, fishing pier and lagoons, off street parking, gazebos, flower gardens and a large playground equipment area with an accessible playground.
- Lakeside Park Final Plan and FAQ
- Lakeside Park Final Plan
- Lakeside Park Masterplan
- Supporters of Lakeside Park Exploratory Committee (Plan Boards)
- Supporters of Lakeside Park Exploratory Committee (Perspective Boards)
- Supporters of Lakeside Park Exploratory Committee (Council Presentation 02-14-20)
Splash Pad
The Lakeside Park splash pad is located on North Main Street next to the playground. The splash pad runs from Memorial Day through September but is highly dependent on weather.
- Hours: 11:00am – 8:00pm (or until dusk) daily
Petting Zoo
The Petting Zoo is back for 2021. It is located in Lakeside Park on Main Street – across from the playground.
- Hours: 11:00am -4:00pm daily
- June 9th – August 27th
- No admittance charge
- Donations accepted
Sponsored by the Exchange Club of Fond du Lac.
If there is extreme heat or inclement weather, the Petting Zoo will close.
Lakeside Park Rides
Hours (Open Memorial Day weekend, the weekend following Memorial Day, and then daily beginning Walleye Weekend through Labor Day)
Monday – Saturday: 11:30 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Lakeside Rides features a miniature train, merry go round and whip. We also offer canoe, kayak and pedal boat rentals. Three to four people can fit in a canoe or pedal boat and kayaks are for one person. Lakeside Rides is a great place to spend a beautiful summer afternoon. We are open every day from 11am to 8pm. Each ride is one ticket per person per ride.
Ticket & Rental Prices
- Single ticket- $1.25
- 4 tickets- $4.75
- 12 tickets- $14.00
- 20 tickets- $23.00
- Canoe rental- $8.00 per hour
- Kayak and pedal boat rentals- $8.00 per half hour
Call 920-923-2188 for more information.
24 acres – Hickory Street and Arndt Street. Youth baseball diamond with fencing & dugouts, three tennis courts, small marsh with wildlife area, parking lot, BMX track, skate park and 18 hole disc gold course.
3.41 acres – Glenwood Drive. Undeveloped natural area along De Nevue creek
20 acres – Park Ave & 20th. Sledding hill, five lighted tennis courts with parking lot, two basketballs courts, restrooms, picnic shelter with parking and two playground equipment areas.
23 acre park that is located on the East side of the City and is bordered by Hunter’s Court and Hunter’s Avenue. Facilities include a playground and open green space. A good portion of this park is undeveloped.
2.6 acres – 240 East Second Street. Playground, basketball court and open grass area.
5.1 acre park that is bordered by Southern Edge Court, Willsher Drive and Eastman Lane. Facilities include a playground, benches and table, mowed green space and a walking trail. A good portion of this park is undeveloped.
3.4 acres – 2nd Street at Ashland Avenue, Large open area with two softball diamonds, restrooms and picnic tables.
3.025 acres – Military Road at Grove Street. Play area, utility game court, storage shed and large green area for youth ball playing.
1.4 acres – Forest Avenue at Sophia Street. Playground, basketball court, pond, police and fire memorial.
1 acre – Southgate Drive at Hobbs Lane. Youth baseball diamond, utility game court and playground area.
13.5 acre park that is located on the Southeast side of the city and is bordered by Primrose Lane and S. Country Lane. This park offers a playground, walking trail and open green space. A good portion of this park is undeveloped.
1.06 acres – Ninth Street at Sherman Street. Fenced and landscaped with lawns and berms and two playground areas.
248.2 acres – Highway 45 North and Howard Litscher Drive. Approximately 185 acres of undisturbed wetlands and water, and approximately 60 acres in developed parkland, offshore fishing with parking, twelve launching ramps with car and trailer parking lot, picnic areas, restroom and dog park.
2.3 acres – National Avenue at Fourth Street. Creek-side park, playground, arbor shelter and rest area.
15 acres – Camelot Drive. Gazebo, walking trail and pond.
1.1 acres – Amory Street between Arndt Street and Follett Street. Utility game court, playground and youth baseball diamond.
.1 of an acre – 10 North Main Street. Benches, through traffic walkway, bike rack and flower bed.
6 acres – Danbury Drive and Kingswood Avenue, Tennis courts, baseball diamond, basketball hoop, play area and volleyball court.
3.3 acres – Division Street at Seymour Street. Two softball diamonds and playgrounds.
10.5 acres – Hickory Street at Emma Street. Olympic size outdoor pool, splash pad, picnic areas, four tennis courts, playground, pavilion, restrooms and utility game court. Open until 9:00 PM daily.