Mission:
To provide and maintain a comprehensive park system with a balance design of active and passive facilities that is available for all citizens to enhance their well-being and their environment.
The Parks Division is responsible for care and maintenance of all park areas, park pavilions, trail systems and sport fields. We also maintain turf grass at various village properties and street medians. If you would like to request park services or have questions regarding the Village park program please enter the Citizen Request Management Center.
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The Village of Howard has many facilities available for public rental for your function. Please view the Rental Guide to see descriptions of the facilities that we have available. If you have any questions about a facility or the procedures please call (920)434-4640.
To check on the availability of a facility please check the Facility Calendar. Reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis for the upcoming year at the Village Hall beginning the first business day in December.
A Facility Registration Form must be completed and returned to the Village Hall, 2456 Glendale Avenue, to reserve a facility. All fees are due upon reservation.
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PARK OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
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The Howard Parks are maintained by the Howard Department of Public Works under the direction of Chris Clark, Parks Superintendent/Forester. If you have any questions regarding park maintenence or operation please email Chris Clark, Parks Superintendent/Forester or call the Public Works facility at 434-4060.
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COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN
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The Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2005-2010 was adopted by the Village Board on April 25, 2005. It is available for viewing on this web page by select this link or at the Howard Village Hall or the Weyers-Hillard Public Library.
The Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2005-2010 is a comprehensive update of previous park plans and identifies current outdoor recreation and open spaces, recreational facilities and special concerns that affect outdoor recreation. The purpose of the plan is to guide the acquisition and development of land and facilities needed to satisfy the park, recreation, and open space needs of the community, and to protect and enhance the Village's important natural resources.
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ICE RINK OPEN AT PINEWOOD PARK
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The Village of Howard Parks Department maintains an ice skating and hockey rink at Pinewood Park, 1013 Harwood Avenue. The ice rink is located behind the park shelter. The following rules should be observed while using the ice rinks:
- This is a family friendly community park. Remember to be courteous to all other users.
- A supervised warming shelter, restrooms, and concessions are available during open hours.
- Horseplay on the rink or in the shelter is not acceptable.
- Hockey sticks and pucks must remain in the hockey section of the rink at all times.
- Hockey sticks are only allowed in designated barrels in the shelter.
- Do Not hit hockey pucks against the shelter building.
- No alcoholic beverages, drugs, or persons under the influence are allowed on the premises.
- Trash shall be placed in appropriate containers.
Rink Hours:
| Monday - Friday |
4 PM - 8 PM |
| Weekends & Non-school Days |
12 PM - 8 PM |
| Early Release School Days |
2 PM - 8 PM |
THANK YOU AND HAVE FUN!!!
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SLED HILL OPEN AT MEADOWBROOK PARK
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The Village of Howard Parks Department maintains a sledding hill at Meadowbrook Park, 670 Hillcrest Heights, behind Meadowbrook Elementary School. The sledding hill is located east of the pavilion parking lot and north of the playground. The following rules should be observed while using the sledding hill:
- This is a family friendly community park. Remember to be courteous to all other users.
- The sledding hill is unsupervised. Sledding is at the user′s own risk. Users assume full responsibility for determining if conditions are safe for sledding. Adults are responsible for supervising children in their care.
- Park hours shall be observed while sledding: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sledding during daylight hours is recommended.
- Construction of snow ramps or jumps is prohibited; this can be dangerous for other users.
- No skis, snowboards, toboggans, or metal sleds.
- Sledding in the woods is prohibited.
- Trash shall be placed in appropriate containers.
- Do Not trespass on non-park properties.
There is also a small "bunny hill" located just west of the park pavilion that can be utilized for small children. All of the same sledding rules should be observed at this location also.
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SAIL PROGRAM HELPS WITH LEAF CLEANUP AT PINEWOOD PARK
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The Village of Howard Parks Department would like to thank the students in the SAIL (Students Achieving In Life) program from the Howard-Suamico School District for volunteering their time to rake leaves at Pinewood Park in Howard.
The students participated as part of their service component in the SAIL program. In its second year, SAIL gives alternative education options to middle school and high school at-risk students.
The Village of Howard appreciates all volunteer efforts that help to beautify our community.
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DOG PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SELECTS SITE FOR PROPOSED DOG PARK
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The Village of Howard has organized an advisory committee to promote and establish a dog park in the Village of Howard. The committee has met several times, looked at various locations and has recommended to establish a dog park at Gordon Naumann Conservation Area (GNCA) on Wietor Drive.
The Village Board of Trustees passed Resolution 2009-20 that establishes GNCA as the future site of a dog park.
A wish list of items has been established that will be needed or desired to establish a Dog Park. Some of these items include: fencing, signage, garbage cans, bridge or culvert crossing, picnic tables, open shelter, bag dispensers, monetary donations, labor. Advertisement space will also be available for local businesses.
Anyone interested in contributing to the dog park or joining the committee is encouraged to contact Monica Hoff-Animal Control/Humane Officer at 434-4640 or 819-6709.
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MEADOWBROOK PARK PAVILION
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The Meadowbrook Park Pavilion, which was completed in August 2008, provides space for community programs, meetings, events and rentals usage. The facility features an activity room with seating for 81 banquet style, with additional outdoor seating for 72 on picnic tables in the open air overhang. The building includes a full kitchen, restrooms, storage areas and mechanical room.
A natural rain garden collects the surface water from the building. A bio-retention center in the parking lots collects and filters the parking lot rain water. The building has convenient parking and drive up and is located next to the playground and walking trails. The Parks Department has recently installed a lighted flag pole and additional landscaping to improve the overall beautification of this location.
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Pet Waste bag dispensers are located in various Village parks. The program is "Take a Bag, Leave a Bag". We invite you to participate in our new program which requires pet users to clean up after their pets and dispose of the waste off site.
The Parks Department would also like to remind park users that all pets shall be leashed while in the park and be aware of signage that limits pet access to athletic fields, playgrounds, and pavilion areas.
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| Park Name |
Park Location |
Park Description |
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| Akzo Nobel Sports Complex |
1600 Pinecrest Road |
Azko Nobel Sports Complex is a 92 acre sport complex. The park facility includes an 18-hole disc golf course, four lighted softball diamonds, ten soccer fields, playground, concession building with restrooms and parking. The park has wooded areas and open natural areas. |
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Barney Williams Park |
1100 Valley Lane |
Barney Williams Park is a 5.5 acre facility that has a full size and small soccer practice field, playground equipment, open space and picnic table. |
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| Brookfield Woods |
Brookfield Ave |
Brookfield Woods is approximately a 10 acre mixture of woods and wetlands. Hunting is currently permitted in this area. |
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| Deerfield Docks |
950 W. Deerfield Avenue |
Deerfield Docks is a 3 acre park that provides access to Duck Creek and the Bay of Green Bay via the Duck Creek Slough and Peats Lake. Facilities include a boardwalk, picnic area, offshore fishing, canoe access, snowmobile and ice fishing access. Deerfield Docks was built and is managed by the village through a long-term lease with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. |
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| Deer Run Park |
1757 Barlament Drive |
Deer Run Park is a 9.64 acre wooded park located in the southwestern part of the Village. The park features a grassed play area, playground equipment, basketball 1/2 court and short connecting trail to the Taylor Street entrance with a passive recreation area and picnic tables. |
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| Duck Creek Quarry |
2140 Glendale Avenue |
Duck Creek Quarry Park is a 30.83 acre property containing a limestone quarry which was operated from 1827 until 2001. The site was quarried to within 50' of the property lines on all sides and has a depth greater than 170'. The quarry is filling with water and is expected to rise to 100 feet deep. The quarry is being explored for its recreational value as it becomes a lake. In 2009 the village will begin using the quarry as a limited recreational facility with permitted scuba diving classes. |
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| Gordon Nauman Conservation Area |
1653 Wietor Drive |
The Gordon Nauman Conservation Area is a 29.77 acre park. This park features a short trail in the woods, an open air shelter, native prairie meadow, rain garden and parking. The park also connects to the boardwalk and fishing area at Wietor Wharf Park. |
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| Industrial Woods Park |
Cornell Rd |
Industrial Woods Park has approximately 58 acres of wetlands that have been placed into the park system. The park is located within the Village of Howard Industrial Park and has open space, wooded area, two large mitigation ponds and drainage ways. Hunting is currently permitted in this area. |
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| Hoff-Reinhard Wildlife Preserve |
3666 Whistable Way |
The Hoff-Reinhard Wildlife Preserve is a 26.27 acre passive park under development. It will have walking trails through tall and short prairie meadows and woods. |
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| Howard Memorial Park |
775 Riverview Drive |
Howard Memorial Park is a 13.5 acre park which has a small access area for canoes, kayaks, rowboat or similar small craft. In winter the landing is used for snowmobile access to the Duck Creek. The park also features a lighted softball diamond, multi-purpose lacrosse/football/soccer field, veteran memorial and parking. |
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| Juza-Oliver Family Park |
1070 Herne Bay Way |
Juza-Oliver Family Park is a 22.03 acre park consisting of three separate park properties in the Glen Kent Subdivision. Each of these park areas are joined by an extensive trail system that goes throughout the Glen Kent subdivision connecting public greenspaces and parklands by trail and sidewalk. The eastern and western park areas are passive recreation areas. The central park is being developed into an active play area. The park has a playground and two walk-in entrances. |
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| Lehner Park |
1830 Rosewood Street |
Lehner Park is a 3.6 acre park which features a full size basketball court, playground equipment, open space and a picnic area. |
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| Meadowbrook Park |
670 Hillcrest Heights |
Meadowbrook Park is a 92.25 acre major recreation area. The park has a pavilion, open air shelter, picnic area, playground equipment, trails, lighted sled hill, basketball court and baseball diamond. There are two separate entrances and parking lots. Lancaster Brook runs through the park in a natural wooded area with an extensive trail system. The main trail is 1 1/4 mile paved trail from Hillcrest Heights to Cardinal Lane. The pavilion provides space for community programs, meetings, events and rentals usage. The facility features an activity room with seating for 81 banquet style, with additional outdoor seating for 72 on picnic tables in the open air overhang. It has a full kitchen, restrooms and storage areas. |
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| Mills Center Park |
4350 Shawano Avenue |
Mills Center Park is a 28.99 acre neighborhood park. The park is currently undeveloped and provides nature based outdoor recreation activities where the primary focus is the appreciation or enjoyment of nature. The park extends from Shawano Avenue on the south to Glendale Avenue on the north and borders property owned by the Howard-Suamico School District on the west. |
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| Packerland Parkway |
399 Park Ridge Avenue |
Packerland Parkway is a 1 acre park. The park has a "Welcome to Howard" sign, flower bed, and picnic table located near the cul de sac. The park serves as passive green space and buffers residences from the commercial business area. |
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| Pinewood Park |
1013 Harwood Avenue |
Pinewood Park is a 11.77 acre park. This park features a wooded picnic and play area. There is a softball diamond, bleachers, batting cage, basketball 1/2 court, volleyball grass court, playground equipment, shelter building, restrooms and parking. In winter, the park has a lighted ice rink with designated areas for hockey and free skating. |
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| Pioneer Parkway |
250 Cardinal Lane |
Pioneer Parkway is an 18.55 acre passive park with trails along the Duck Creek. This park also serves to manage regional storm water through detention ponds. An archeological dig of the area revealed the parkland was used by early traders. |
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| Riverview Parkway |
2029 Riverview Drive |
Riverview Parkway is a corner park less than one acre in size which beautifies the village with a flowerbed, sidewalk and bench. The park is located at Velp Avenue and Riverview Drive. It borders the Duck Creek along Riverview to Elmwood Court. |
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| Spring Green Park |
3640 Spring Green Road |
Spring Green Park is a 39 acre site, which is located in northwestern Howard off Glendale Avenue. This recreation and sport facility features an Arboretum, picnic area, playground, (2) softball diamonds, (4) soccer fields, concession building with open air shelter, and three parking lots. The park is adjacent to the Mountain Bay State Recreation Trail and provides snowmobile access from the parking lot to the trail during the snow season. |
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| Village Green Golf Course |
302 Riverdale Dr |
The Village Green Golf Course is a public 9-hole course. It features two par 3 holes, a signture water hole, and two par 5 holes. The golf season is April through November, weather permitting. The Village Green clubhouse has a full bar and restaurant serving "Friday Fish Fry" year-round. Village Green Golf Course
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| Wayne Williams Conservation Area |
391 Whispering Creek Court |
The Wayne Williams Conservation Area is a 20.4 acre park. This neighborhood park has a picnic area, playground, open play area, trail and parking. The trail is located along the Duck Creek. |
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| Wietor Wharf Park |
1830 Wietor Drive |
Wietor Wharf is a 3 acre special use facility located at the end of Wietor Drive off N. Military Avenue. This site provides fishing access to Duck Creek. There are two fishing piers, a boardwalk, and a picnic area. All facilities at this site are accessible. The park was built and is managed by the village through a long-term lease with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. |
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