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Capacity limits across the Wisconsin State Park system have been raised by the Department of Natural Resources effective on Friday, May 21st. Now, volunteer groups may host up to 350 person outdoors with small working groups of 50 or less. DNR-led and co-sponsored events, such as naturalist activities, education programs, Friends hikes and candlelight events are now permitted for up to 350 persons as long as they are held outdoors. Outdoor-only concession activities, group campsites, open-air shelters and amphitheaters, along with special event and commercial-use application group sizes have also been increased to a 350 person capacity.
The increases have been put in place in light of the lessening of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, however visitors are still expected to practice social distancing and follow the latest CDC guidelines.
And while services and facilities that are open and available to the public include camping, bathroom facilities, dump and waste station facilities, accessible cabins, drive-up window service, concessions and firewood, all other DNR facilities remain closed to the public. Those include nature centers, indoor group camps and headquarters. Additionally, the DNR says that capacity closures may be in place at some properties this summer in order to promote social distancing and to help provide a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors.
Those wishing to take advantage of Wisconsin State Parks are encouraged to check online in advance to prepare for their visit at dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Parks.
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