Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department

09/29/2026

Are you ready for Halloween? 🎃 Join us for the Howling Halloween Hike on October 23! Find more information and registration at www.greenbaywi.gov/Halloween

09/29/2026

Good morning, Green Bay. Heads-up: City crews will begin pulling and winterizing docks in mid-October.

The week of October 12, docks will be removed at:
CityDeck
Leicht Park
The Shipyard
Metro Boat Launch

The week of October 19, buoys will be removed from the Fox River.

Boaters should plan accordingly for the end of the season.

09/28/2026

Join Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary staff at 6:00 p.m. on October 1 for a free Night Walk! Look for bats, listen for owls, and see what else is on the trails at night🌙🦇🦉

Please call (920) 391-3686 to pre-register. Space is limited. A minimum of five participants must be registered by 9/30.

09/28/2026

It’s almost time to tip off! 🏀 Adult Basketball League registration ends in one week.

Find the packet online: https://greenbaywi.gov/872/Basketball

09/25/2026

The sun is setting on Bay Beach Amusement Park's season. Get one last ride on all your favorites! 🎡🎢🎠

Bay Beach is open from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday will be their last day of operation in 2026.

09/25/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the birthday of a Green Bay legend! 🎂🎉 📰

Walter Wellesley “Red” Smith was born in 1905 and went on to become one of the most celebrated sportswriters of his time. A graduate of Green Bay East High School, Smith spent more than 50 years in journalism and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary in 1976.

His legacy lives on right here in Green Bay at Red Smith Park, named in his honor. Happy birthday to “Red” Smith, a Green Bay native whose words made a lasting mark on the world of sports!

09/24/2026

❗️Reminder❗️ The registration deadline has been extended to 11:00 a.m. tomorrow (9/25). We currently have 8 teams registered so there's room for a few more! Give us a call to register: (920) 448-3365

Don’t let the deadline bounce past you 🏓 Fall Table Tennis registration ends on Monday!
📅 Wednesdays, October 7-December 2
🕡 6:30-8:30 p.m.
📍 Franklin Middle School
👥 Ages 10-Adult
💲 Residents: $18 | Non-residents: $27
☎️Call (920) 448-3365 to register today!

09/23/2026

🎃🐺🌙We’re getting closer to a ℎ𝑜𝑤𝑙 lot of fun: ONE MONTH until the Howling Halloween Hike!🌙🐺🎃

Registered trick-or-treaters will receive a trick-or-treat bag, map, and glow sticks. Then, walk the Wildlife Sanctuary trails for treats, activities, and games. A campfire and marshmallow roasting station will also be available!

📅 Friday, October 23 | 5-6:30 pm or 6:30-8 pm
🎟️ $8 per child, parents are FREE
🔗 Find more information and registration at greenbaywi.gov/Halloween

09/22/2026

Happy First Day of Fall, the season of colorful changes! Have you ever wondered…
🌿 Why do leaves change color?
As days get shorter and temperatures cool, trees prepare for winter by slowing down food production and breaking down chlorophyll, the pigment that makes leaves green. As the green fades, hidden yellow and orange pigments are revealed, and red and purple pigments are created.

🍂 Why do some trees change color before others?
Some trees change earlier because of their natural genetic schedule, but factors such as moisture, sunlight, temperature, insects, or disease can cause changes ahead of schedule.

🍁 Why do leaves fall from trees?
As days get shorter and temperatures cool, trees prepare for winter by conserving water and energy. They pull nutrients from their leaves and form a special layer of cells where each leaf connects to the branch. Eventually, the connection weakens and the leaf falls. By shedding their leaves, trees conserve resources and reduce the risk of damage from winter snow and ice. If the leaves are mulched and left in place, they even add nutrients back to the soil and the tree!

As you enjoy the beautiful fall colors, take a closer look; a lot is happening in those leaves!

09/21/2026

Exciting news for Table Tennis players...the registration deadline has been extended to Friday, September 25th! 🎉🏓 Give us a call this week to register: (920) 448-3365

Don’t let the deadline bounce past you 🏓 Fall Table Tennis registration ends on Monday!
📅 Wednesdays, October 7-December 2
🕡 6:30-8:30 p.m.
📍 Franklin Middle School
👥 Ages 10-Adult
💲 Residents: $18 | Non-residents: $27
☎️Call (920) 448-3365 to register today!