Parks

Rock County Parks

Snowshoe Rentals

alt Want to try snowshoes, before your buy them? Worried if you purchase snowshoes for your children, that they will out-grow them before next year? Rock County Parks rents snowshoes of all sizes, from youth ~50 pounds to adults up to 250 pounds. Rentals are available for 24 hours or an entire weekend. Reservations must be made in advance with the Rock County Parks Community Coordinator at 757-5473 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Get outside and enjoy the winter wonderland!

If you do not feel comfortable going out on your own, check out our calendar of events for upcoming guided snowshoe programs.

2012 Park Fees

Shelter reservations for family reunions, graduation parties, weddings, or group picnics are made by contacting the Rock County Parks Department. Reservations must be made if you plan to use electricity. If the shelter is not reserved, it is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Rentals always take precedent over drop-in users. Please remember that certain sites and dates fill up fast. Reservations for group picnic area and shelters are first accepted after 7:00 AM on the first business day of the calendar year.

A boat launch permit is required at all County boat launches from May to October. All users must purchase a single day or seasonal Rock County launch pass. Registration materials are available on site.

Rock County Parks also rents snowshoes. Rentals are available on a daily or weekend basis. Sizes are available for all ages. Please contact the Community Coordinator for availability or to rent snowshoes.

View 2012 Park Reservation and Boat Launch Fees

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The Rock County Parks Department received a National Park and Recreation Association Take me Fishing grant, which allows us offer FREE fishing and boating education programs for local schools and youth groups.

Why fishing education? Water is one of the main features in Rock County Parks - thirteen parks have water access on seven different bodies of water. The system includes several canoe landings, boat launches, and fishing piers; so fishing is one of the main ways to recreate in the park system. Rock County Parks believes that it is important for youth and families to get outside and explore nature while staying close to home. The best way to encourage families to do this is by providing them the opportunity to give it a try.

If you are a scout or youth group leader, teacher, or event organizer interested in offering this free program, please contact the Community Coordinator.