Parks

Kiwanis Park

Located behind City Hall, the Kiwanis Park boasts a small playground, seating and an ice rink (open during season).

Kiwanis Park also hosts the June Dairy Days Event!

Hein Park

Located between South Main Street and Bridge Street.  There's plenty of playground to keep the littles busy!

Soldiers & Sailors

Located on Little Green Lake, there's nothing like a day by the water in this park.  Soldiers & Sailors Park is a community space dedicated to honoring and remembering the service of soldiers and sailors. The park provides a peaceful setting for reflection and appreciation of the sacrifices made by military personnel.

Rental information on any of the City's parks can be found on the Facilities Rentals page.

Park Ordinances

Per City Ordinance § 260-2

• Park hours in all City-operated parks shall be from sunrise to 10:00 p.m. daily. Requests for variation from these hours shall be made in writing to the Clerk-Treasurer at least 10 days prior to the intended date of use.
• Any group or organization using park facilities is required to have adult supervision in charge of the group while on park premises.
• The public is requested at all times to keep all park and other recreational areas clean and sanitary.
• No profane language is permitted on park or recreational area grounds.
• No excessive noise or amplified music is allowed on park or recreational area grounds. Amplified music, musical instruments and/or bands may not be played without prior approval by the Clerk-Treasurer.
• No pets are permitted in City parks other than working animals.
• Park hours for swimming at the Markesan Soldier and Sailor's Park in the City shall be from sunrise to sunset daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. All swimming is at the individual's own risk. Further, no boat shall be parked overnight on any of the shoreline of the park. Overnight shall be from sunset to sunrise. No car or boat shall be parked within the fenced area of the park at any time, except that boats may be parked along the shore during daylight hours.
• All refuse and other waste materials produced while on the park or recreational grounds shall not be left on the park or recreational grounds and shall be removed and disposed of off site by the individual who generated the refuse or other waste materials.
• No live plantings of flowers, trees and shrubs without permission of Clerk-Treasurer or the Public Works Director.

For additional rules and regulations, please see Chapter 260 of City Ordinances.