Last year’s surge of people coming out to the parks in Door County has continued into 2021. During last year’s quarantine, many people ventured out into the parks because regular summer activities were not taking place. Although this year more places are open, people are still coming to the parks. Parks manager Burke Pinney describes why this might be happening.

This year the most popular parks have been Cave Point County Park in Sturgeon Bay and Frank E. Murphy County park in Egg Harbor. With the heat this year, both parks have been utilized for their beaches. Another park gaining traction this year is Ellison Bluff due to the improvements made on the road leading up to the park. Many people who ride their bikes have been utilizing the fresh pavement that was recently laid. Pinney urges people visiting parks in Door County to be mindful of their surroundings, and pick up after themselves before they leave and make sure their trash goes into the trash receptacles.