Hours & Fees

2023 Park Hours (all times are EST)

Jan 1 - March 11: 10a-5:30p
March 12 - April 9: 10a-7p
April 10 - May 28: 10a-8:30p
May 29 - August 6: 10a-9p
August 7 - Sept 17: 10a-8:30p
Sept 18 - November 4: 10a-7p
Nov 5 - Dec 31: 10a-5:30p

Spicer Lake Nature Preserve opens one hour later and closes one hour earlier.

2023 Park Closed Dates

All County Parks are closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Spicer Lake Nature Preserve is also closed: January 1 & 16, February 20, November 23 and December 24 & 25.

2023 Offices Closed Dates

Park Offices are closed in observance of these County-designated holidays:

January 16 - Martin Luther King Day
February 20 - President’s Day
April 7 - Good Friday
May 2 - Primary Election Day
May 29 - Memorial Day
June 19 - Juneteenth
July 3 - Day before Independence Day
July 4 - Independence Day
September 4 - Labor Day
November 7 - Election Day
November 10 - Veteran’s Day
November 23 - Thanksgiving Day
November 24 - Day After Thanksgiving
December 25 - Christmas Day

Reservation Fees

Reservation fees do not include park entrance fees. Gate fee is in effect on weekends, holidays and during special events/programs. Sites reserved for times other than regular park hours require a $40 / hour park ranger fee. A security deposit is also required for all reservations ($200 for enclosed buildings and $150 for open air pavilions. This deposit will be refunded if park rules and shelter policies are complied with and there is no damage or clean-up required at the site.

Gate Fees

$4 / In-County Vehicles
$5 / Out-of County
Vehicles All Special Event Parking: $8
Busload: $.50 per person
Annual Pass In-County: $27
Annual Pass Out-of-County: $35

Fee Details

Entry Fee Applies - April 1 - October 31 (weekends and holidays)
Entry Fee charged on Fridays at Ferrettie / Baugo Creek County Park, Memorial Day though Labor Day.
Entry Fee charged on Fridays at St. Patrick's County Park, Memorial Day though Labor Day.
The Entry Fee also is in affect during winter programs and special events.