The use of the 19 county parks in Door County has seen a drastic increase this year as more people are enjoying the outdoors.  Parks Manager Burke Pinney estimates that twice as many people are utilizing the parks than in past years.  Interestingly, the biggest indicators for people visiting the parks are the amount of trash removed and how many times the outhouses need to be pumped out.  Pinney asks for visitors this fall to follow all the rules set down by Door County Parks.

Pinney noted boat launches were repaired at Murphy County Park and Lily Bay County Park when high water levels washed out the ramps earlier this spring.  The 19 county parks are open one-half hour before sunrise until 11 pm unless otherwise posted.