The four state parks in Door County are subject to a new schedule. They are closed on Wednesdays during the public health emergency to allow park staff to complete tasks without having to worry about exposure to COVID-19. The rest of the week sees the parks opening at six AM with closure at 7 PM, earlier than normal. Supervisor Erin Brown-Stender says that last weekend was a success and, even with the great weather, the capacity limit imposed at Whitefish Dunes was not reached.

Whitefish Dunes is the only Door County state park to have an attendance ceiling. Brown-Stender says that as the summer approaches and people begin to spend more time at the park, it could become an issue.