Lucius Woods County Park Recreation Opportunities
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Together we can keep out parks friendly and beautiful. x P St Croi Creek Safety First! Recreation Opportunities Douglas County Remember you are responsible for your own safety. Camping and other outdoor recreation activities have inherent risks and you may encounter a variety of unexpected and/or dangerous conditions. It is your 5 responsibility to be informed and take necessary precautions. Please report any safety hazards to the Douglas 10 County Forestry Department (715) 378-2219. Fishing and Boating FOREST Park safety is everyone’s responsibility!!! Remember the right way is the safe way. WDNR 15 Palmers Landing The long and narrow 855 acre Upper St. Croix Lake serves as the headwaters of the St. Croix River flowing to the Minimize your Impact! At over 278,000 acres, the Douglas County Forest is the largest and one of To help make everyone’s camping stay or park visit safe and enjoyable, as well as protect the park and its south and Brule River flowing to the north. Some 14 small inlets bring cool water into the depths of the lake, which AA the finest County Forests in the State of Wisconsin. With hundreds of miles of natural beauty, please observe all park rules and regulations. Protect future enjoyment of the park by leaving it has a mean depth of 13 feet and maximum depth of 22 feet. The bottom type is primarily sand and gravel, with lesser A better than you found it. Your behavior and the actions you take affect others. Help maintain a family friendly Hendry Road well-groomed recreational trails, over 100 pristine lakes to fish, swim, and boat, atmosphere for all park visitors. amounts of rock and muck. Aquatic vegetation is moderate, consisting mostly of pondweed, coontail, and bulrushes and vast acreages of wild forest land open to all sorts of outdoor recreational Stone Road A Leave it better than you found it! TURN IN VIOLATORS: (715) 394-4432 along portions of the 9.4 miles of shoreline and in the shallower northern and southern ends. The lake also contains a experiences, it’s no surprise that the County Forest is one of the true gems of few bottom obstructions in the form of stumps and rock piles. Boaters should exercise caution when traveling through 19 Douglas County. Reporting Violations unknown areas and keep speeds down until they become more familiar with any of these submersed hazards. At times, careless and inconsiderate individuals perform acts that can result in damage to park resources, Big woods, clean water, and spectacular wildlife… threaten public safety, and disrupt the park experiences of others. These behaviors deprive law-abiding users 5 20 Jackson Drive of park experiences and opportunities and can jeopardize future park use privileges for all users. 10 adventure starts here! BUSINESS 53 Engstad Diligent park users reporting illegal activities has increased the effectiveness of law enforcement’s ability to 15 Road The lake offers anglers tremendous 22' protect park resources and user experiences. With your help we can do much more if we all work together. Brancel Road Max fishing opportunities for those look- If you see or learn about any illegal or suspicious activity, please be sure to report it. ing for both action and size. The Upper All violations can be reported anonymously. St. Croix boasts an excellent walleye and Ash Ave. Elm Ave. northern pike fishery, decent populations Balsam Ave. 19 of largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, Walnut Avenue Upper St. Croix Map Violations can be reported 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by: and good numbers of bluegills, crappies, A • Calling the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department at (715) 394-4432 Solon Beach Ave. pumpkinseeds, and perch along with the Springs 5 • Calling the Douglas County Forestry Department at (715) 378-2219 reet St • Emailing a report to [email protected] occasional muskellunge and sturgeon. The 5th To make a report, users are encouraged to use the violation reporting form available online at lake also has bullheads, suckers, and carp. e 10 iv Main Street r D www.douglascountywi.org/forestry or by contacting the Forestry Department. A Lord Road It is most well known for its northern pike, Lucius Woods ys Park Creek County Park ad Come for the Village of Solon Springs Gl For all violations requiring immediate attention call (715) 394-4432. walleye, bluegill, and crappie fishing both Boat Launch during the summer and winter months. Nestled along the shoreline of Upper St. Croix 15 State violations (including violations of fish and game laws) can be reported music and stay Marion Ave. Although the lake’s shoreline is fairly heav- Although not located in the Lake amongst beautiful towering pines that 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by: ily developed with homes and seasonal park or managed by the Coun- for the magic! extend to doorsteps and street corners, the Nelson Ave. • Calling the WDNR Violation Hotline at (800) TIP-WDNR (800-847-9367) 19 Lenroot cabins, it retains its wilderness-type atmo- ty, several improved public Village of Solon Springs is a small friendly Ave. • Texting TIPWDNR [space] followed by the tip to TIP-411 (847-411) Baldwin Ave. sphere with much of the shoreline also boat launches are available for community with its own northwoods charm. 20 • Emailing a report to [email protected] lake access. The public launch closet to the Jackpine thickly forested. The park lies in the heart of the Village and Ave. b Together, we can keep our parks friendly and beautiful. Enough is Enough! Music in the Park lu C Crowhart ry park is located approximately ¾ mile away the main street and downtown area is only a he Report all violations. Take responsibility. Make the call. The Upper St. Croix is also very popular Island Arc Music in the Park is a summer concert series Street Road at the St. Croix Inn, 11390 South 5th Street, short walk or drive away. These areas are the 15 with recreational sport boaters, pontoon- hosted at the park’s amphitheater by the Hillside Solon Springs, Wisconsin 54873. Other Street ilroad perfect places to spend time exploring art a ers’, water skiers, tubers, and personal wa- Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center. The R public launches are also located off County galleries, quaint gift shops, or simply relaxing Penalties tercraft enthusiasts. Its open waters and Valley scenic beauty of the park sets the tone for a Park Boulder If you are found to be in violation of County Ordinance, you can face civil penalties. Civil citations start at $150 Highway A in the northeast end of the lake, over a hot cup of coffee or tea. Village offer- Ave. Drive shoreline scenery provide plenty of room relaxing and memorable outdoor musical ex- 10 and range up to $500. Fines for second or subsequent violations may be increased. In addition, restitution for off Beach Avenue on the western shoreline, ings include a post office, grocery market, Hoffman for carving the surface with skis, pulling Drive 15 any damages you cause may be pursued by civil action in circuit court. and a few other private landings along the perience. A different line-up of professional, the kids on a tube, sightseeing all the cab- gift shops, bank, community center, laundry family-oriented artists are selected annually The County holds the authority to immediately revoke park use privileges of any individual from the County western shoreline. mat, historical museum, hardware store, chil- Prevost 10 ins and homes, or wave jumping on a jet to create an eclectic blend of genres that sat- BUSINESS 53 Drive park system on a temporary or permanent basis if deemed appropriate and/or necessary. dren’s fishing pond, restaurants and taverns, Ossman Road ski. To best avoid some of this recreation- Park visitors can also access the park via the isfies large diverse audiences. Performances and the well known Dairy Queen. Whether Remember, your privilege to use the park depends on you! al boating pressure, anglers should target lake and leave boats temporarily beached are scheduled every Saturday evening from 5 returning for many years, or a first-time visi- Fire Lane Road during the week or early/late in the day to by the lower lawn area outside of the swim- late-June through mid-August. Security fish whenever possible. ming area. Registered campers can leave tor, all park guests will enjoy everything that The County Forest is the Limited law enforcement patrol is provided by Douglas County Sheriff’s Department personnel depending For schedules, tickets, or additional informa- boats overnight, beached, tied, or anchored Solon Springs has to offer. Report all violations! on the day and time. More frequent patrol is provided by the daily park attendants. Round the clock patrol tion, please visit www.lwmusic.org or contact Leo Creek to the shoreline in this same area. Visitors (715) 394-4432 NORTHWOODS at its best! within the park is not currently provided. Please be sure to secure all valuables before leaving your vehicle or Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center, Inc., PO and campers should be aware that any St. Croix campsite unattended. Box 295, Solon Springs, WI 54873, (715) 378- River unattended boat is left at the owner’s own 4272, or [email protected] risk. More to See and Do… Unique Douglas County attractions include: Fair- Trails for Hiking lawn Mansion, Fairlawn Gardens, SS Meteor Mari- Biting Insects time Museum, A World of Accordions Museum and Using your legs and feet is a great linking communities from New York to North Dakota, Warm spring and summer weather in the park can often bring with it a variety of sucking or Harrington ARTS Center, Douglas County Historical way to get out and explore the scenic Society, Richard I.