Polk County Parks System
Come and visit all of the Polk County Parks and see what they have to offer!!!!!
Apple River | Atlas | Black Brook | D D Kennedy | Lotus
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Apple River Park is an 18-acre park located on the Apple River north of Amery.
The Park features: Fishing, Hiking Trails, Picnic Area W/Grills, Playground, Shelter W/Electric and Restrooms.
Rustic camping is available on a first come-first serve basis. The fee for camping is $10.00 per night. |
Atlas Park is located in the northern part of the county on County Road B. This park is comprised of three land areas along the Trade River and Long Trade River.
Atlas features: Fishing, Boat Access, Ball Field, Walkway, Picnic Area W/Grills, Playground, Shelter W/Electric and Restrooms.
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Black Brook Park is located southwest of Amery on the Apple River.
A large dam in the park creates the Black Brook Flowage.
Black Brook features: Fishing, Picnic Area W/Grills and Restrooms. |
| D D Kennedy Environmental Area is a 106-acre preserve and is located between Amery and Balsam Lake along the Balsam Branch which flow through central Polk County. |
A prairie restoration area features native grasses, wildflowers, birds and is used as an outdoor classroom for schools. The park includes a dam and millpond.
D.D. Kennedy also features: Fishing, (bridge and handicap accessible pier), Hiking Trails-Interpretive, Picnic Area W/Grills, Shelter W/Electric and Restrooms. |
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Lotus Park is an 18-acre shore area southeast of Dresser.
This park gives view of American Lotus beds in East Lake.
Lotus Lake Park features: Fishing, Boat Access, Hiking Trails, Picnic Area W/Grills, Playground, Shelter and Restrooms. |
Park Hosts Wanted: Polk County Parks Department is looking for Park Hosts for the 2010 season (mid-May to mid-September) at D.D. Kennedy Park.Free parking for RV/trailer with utility services. Please send letter of application to: Polk County Parks Dept., 100 Polk County Plaza Suite 10, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.
For shelter reservations and complete fee listing: see reservations on our web page.
To receive a complete brochure on our parks, contact the Parks Department at 715-485-9294.
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