Friends of the Door County Park System

06/19/2026

We need you! Please join us and volunteer for a few hours for the Door County Triathlon from July 11–13. By participating, you directly support the Friends of the Door County Parks, as we receive a sizable donation from the event to help with the care, maintenance, and expansion of our local parks.

It is a fun and inspirational weekend! Every volunteer receives a free event t-shirt along with food and beverages from the food tent. You can register for the specific positions below on the Door County Triathlon website here: https://www.doorcountytriathlon.com/volunteer/

Volunteer Opportunities:

Friday, July 11

- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Gatorade Bottle Prep

Saturday, July 11

- Bike Bottle Handout (Murphy Park): 7:30 – 11:30 AM or 1:30 – 4:30 PM
- Water/Energy Gel Station: 8:30 – 11:30 AM or 2:00 – 4:30 PM

Sunday, July 12

- Bike Bottle Handout (Murphy Park): 7:00 – 10:30 AM
- Water/Energy Gel Station: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 12:30 – 2:30 PM

Position Details:

- Gatorade Bottle Prep: Remove plastic caps and seals from bottles at the Murphy Park boat launch. Lunch is provided immediately afterward.
- Bike Bottle Handout: Hand water and Gatorade to bicyclists at Murphy Park. Volunteers also assist with safe mounting/dismounting and gear checks in the transition area.
- Water Station/Energy Gel Handout: Distribute supplies to athletes as they begin the run portion. The final Sunday shift also assists with site breakdown and cleanup.

We encourage you to invite your family and friends to join us. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/08/2026

Hello Friends of the Door County Parks,

Please join us in volunteering for the Door County Triathlon from July 11–13. By participating, you directly support the Friends of the Door County Parks, as we receive a sizable donation from the event to help with the care, maintenance, and expansion of our local parks.

It is a fun and inspirational weekend! Every volunteer receives a free event t-shirt along with food and beverages from the food tent. You can register for the specific positions below on the Door County Triathlon website here: https://www.doorcountytriathlon.com/volunteer/

Volunteer Opportunities:

Friday, July 11

- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Gatorade Bottle Prep

Saturday, July 11

- Bike Bottle Handout (Murphy Park): 7:30 – 11:30 AM or 1:30 – 4:30 PM
- Water/Energy Gel Station: 8:30 – 11:30 AM or 2:00 – 4:30 PM

Sunday, July 12

- Bike Bottle Handout (Murphy Park): 7:00 – 10:30 AM
- Water/Energy Gel Station: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 12:30 – 2:30 PM

Position Details:

- Gatorade Bottle Prep: Remove plastic caps and seals from bottles at the Murphy Park boat launch. Lunch is provided immediately afterward.
- Bike Bottle Handout: Hand water and Gatorade to bicyclists at Murphy Park. Volunteers also assist with safe mounting/dismounting and gear checks in the transition area.
- Water Station/Energy Gel Handout: Distribute supplies to athletes as they begin the run portion. The final Sunday shift also assists with site breakdown and cleanup.

We encourage you to invite your family and friends to join us. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the 22nd Annual Door County Triathlon located in beautiful Frank E. Murphy Park in Egg Harbor, WI.

02/05/2026

Join us for Atomic Bingo at 6PM on Wednesday 2/11 at The Lodge at Leathem Smith!

02/03/2026

Open House Meeting
Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030

Where: Door County Library-Sturgeon Bay
Jane Green Room
107 S 4th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI

When: Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

The Door County Parks and Land Use Services Departments are in the process of updating the Door County Parks and Open Space Plan, and are hosting an open house meeting to present the draft plan and gather public input on the plan. The purpose of this plan is to guide future county park and open space development, enhancement, and preservation, while also enabling municipalities to apply for federal and state grant funding for outdoor recreation.

Please join us for this open house meeting to learn about the County Parks and Open Space Plan and provide your input. The meeting is available in both in-person and virtual formats. The draft plan and meeting agenda may be viewed on the Door County Facilities and Parks Department webpage at the following website address:
https://www.co.door.wi.gov/1416/Door-County-Parks-and-Open-Space-Plan
The draft plan may also be viewed at the Facilities and Parks Department during regular business hours (Monday – Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Friday: 7:00 a.m.- 11:00).

Comments regarding the plan are due by March 13th and may be submitted at any time by e-mail to [email protected], or by mail to Door County Parks Department, 421 Nebraska Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. Please contact Marc Moore, Parks Manger, at (920) 746-9959 or [email protected] with any questions or inquiries.

The Door County Parks Department and Land Use Services Departments are in the process of updating a Parks and Open Space Plan in compliance with Wisconsin DNR requirements. Having a Parks and Open Space plan enables municipalities to apply for both federal and state grant funding. An open house and....