De Pere, Wisconsin · Parks & Outdoor Spaces
De Pere's Parks —
where Voyageur Park sits on the river, where summer evenings happen, and where the festivals happen.
Voyageur Park on the Fox River, two city aquatic facilities, a dog park, and playgrounds in every neighborhood — De Pere's green spaces are where summer evenings, festival Saturdays, and everyday walks happen. Here's your local guide to all of it.
De Pere's signature riverfront park
Voyageur Park
Fox River frontage, a covered pavilion stage, and the lawn where the city's biggest summer days happen — if De Pere has a front porch, it's here.
Fox River at dusk near Voyageur Park, De Pere- Nelson Family Pavilion
- Open riverfront lawn
- Free summer City Band concerts
- Art in the Park every June
- Festival & gathering space
The covered stage hosts the De Pere City Band, and the lawn fills for Art in the Park, the chamber's juried arts festival — with room left for a blanket, a picnic, and the best river view in town.
Fox River heritage
Where does De Pere meet the Fox River?
At two places, mostly — the historic lock beside downtown, and the trail that follows the river through the whole city.
The De Pere Lock
The De Pere Lock and Dam Historic District preserves part of the Fox River navigational system that once carried boat traffic between Green Bay and the interior of Wisconsin. In boating season, you can watch the lock work from the riverbank.
The Fox River Trail
Walk, run, or ride along the water on the trail that links De Pere's parks to downtown. Weekday mornings belong to the joggers; Sunday afternoons, to families.
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Jogging in a De Pere park, spring morningDe Pere's green spaces
Parks across De Pere
The city maintains 42 parks and recreation facilities spanning 681 acres — pools, playgrounds, athletic fields, boat launches, and natural spaces in every corner of De Pere. Here’s the guide to the places residents use most.
Outdoor aquatic facility, De Pere — aerial viewSwim
Legion Pool & VFW Aquatic Facility
De Pere runs two outdoor aquatic facilities — Legion Pool and the VFW Aquatic Facility — with water slides, diving boards, swim lessons, and open and family swim times. Both run on a summer season set by the city.
Nature-themed playground, De Pere park systemPlay
Neighborhood Playgrounds
Playground equipment lives in 17 of De Pere’s parks — from nature-themed climbers to modern multi-tower structures — so a slide and a swing are never far from home.
Dogs and their people in a De Pere parkDogs
De Pere Dog Park
A fenced space to roam at 1400 Biotech Way, with agility and exercise equipment to burn off the zoomies. The dog park has been a De Pere fixture since it opened in 2011.
Find your park
Tap any name for the map. Details come straight from Brown County's public park inventory.
- Park name
- Altmeyer Park
- Bicentennial Park
- Bomier Boat Launch
- Braisher Park
- Brown County Fairgrounds
- Carney Park
- De Pere Dog Park
- De Pere Ice Arena
- De Pere Schools Athletic Fields
- Dickinson Park
- East Side Nature Park
- Fox Point Boat Launch
- Fox River State Trail
- George Street Park
- James Street Walkway
- Jim Martin Park
- Kelly Danen Park
- Kiwanis Park
- Lawton Park
- Legion Park
- Lions Trailside Estates Park
- Mel Nicks Sports Complex
- Nature Center
- Optimist Park
- Patriot Park
- Perkofski Boat Launch
- Rainbow Park
- Riverwalk and Wildlife Viewing Pier
- Rotary Park
- Rusk Park
- Samantha Park
- Schneider Stadium
- Southwest Park
- The Preserve
- VFW Park
- Voyageur Park
- Wells Park
- West De Pere High School Athletic Fields
- West De Pere Middle School Athletic Fields
- Wilcox Park
- Willems Park
- Wilson Park
Looking for a specific park, shelter rental, or field? The City of De Pere's Park & Forestry team maintains the full system — every address, reservation, and season schedule. Call (920) 339-4065 or visit the City of De Pere. The chamber keeps this guide so you always know where to start.
What's on in De Pere
De Pere's community calendar — always something happening.
Chamber networking, community festivals, St. Norbert events and more — here's what's coming up next.
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Outdoors in De Pere
What is there to do outside in De Pere?
Trail miles, two pools, playgrounds, a dog park, festivals, and free concerts — the short list locals actually use, with where to go for details.
Art in the Park — juried arts festival
Voyageur Park · free to attend · juried artists, local food, live entertainment
Fox River Trail & the historic lock
Walk, run, or ride the riverfront — and watch the De Pere lock work in boating season
Swimming — Legion Pool & VFW Aquatic Facility
Two city-run outdoor aquatic facilities, open for the summer season
Playgrounds & the De Pere Dog Park
Neighborhood playgrounds citywide, plus a fenced dog park with agility equipment
City Band concerts at the pavilion
Free summer-evening concerts at the Nelson Family Pavilion, Voyageur Park
Golf — the chamber's annual outing
Mid Vallee Golf Course each August — a De Pere summer tradition
De Pere farmers market
Run by Downtown De Pere — dates, hours, and vendors on our farmers markets page
Answers before you head out
De Pere parks — common questions
What people ask before a park day in De Pere.
Where is Voyageur Park in De Pere?
Voyageur Park is at 100 William St, De Pere, WI 54115, on the west bank of the Fox River beside downtown. It's home to the Nelson Family Pavilion and hosts Art in the Park each June along with the De Pere City Band's free summer concerts.
What events happen at Voyageur Park?
Art in the Park — the De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce's juried arts festival — fills the park each June and is free to attend. Through the summer, the De Pere City Band plays free evening concerts at the Nelson Family Pavilion. Current dates are always on the De Pere events calendar.
How many parks does De Pere have?
De Pere maintains 42 parks and recreation facilities covering 681 acres, and 17 of them have playgrounds. The count comes from Brown County's public park inventory, and the full list — addresses, hours, reservations — lives with the City of De Pere's Park & Forestry team.
What outdoor activities are available in De Pere, WI?
Walking, running, and cycling on the Fox River Trail; watching the historic De Pere lock operate in boating season; summer swimming at Legion Pool and the VFW Aquatic Facility; neighborhood playgrounds and the fenced De Pere Dog Park; free City Band concerts at Voyageur Park; Art in the Park in June; and the farmers market run by Downtown De Pere.
Is Art in the Park free to attend?
Yes — Art in the Park is free and open to the public at Voyageur Park each June, drawing 4,000+ attendees with juried artists, local food vendors, and live entertainment. Full details are on the Art in the Park page.
Does the De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce run the farmers market?
No — the De Pere farmers market is operated by Downtown De Pere. The chamber covers it on our farmers markets page so residents have one place to look, but the market itself is Downtown De Pere's program.
What is the De Pere lock and why does it matter?
The De Pere Lock and Dam Historic District preserves one of the locks of the Fox River navigational system, which once carried boat traffic between Green Bay and the interior of Wisconsin. The lock sits beside downtown De Pere near the Fox River Trail, and you can watch it operate during boating season.
De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce
Make a park day of it.
A morning on the trail, an afternoon at the pool, a concert at the pavilion — and De Pere's local shops and restaurants are right there when you're done. That's the whole point of this town.
Questions about a park or an event? Call the chamber at (920) 334-6500 or send a message.