Park by the Lake

There are a lot of parks in Wisconsin, and a lot of them are located near lakes, but the Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac is a standout. The family will enjoy visiting this 400 acre park situated conveniently on Lake Winnebago. Lake Winnebago is Wisconsin's largest inland lake. There are walk up lighthouses that make this a great attraction for those who enjoy learning about the history of lighthouses, as well as those who are interested in seafaring life. There are a variety of picnic areas in the park, as well as shelters, a kid's playground, baseball diamonds, a marina, and boat launch ramps. If your family loves to take the boat out on the lake on sunny Saturdays during the summer, this may be the destination for you.

There is plenty to do in the park besides water and nature recreation. The park features a train that allows visitors a chance to enjoy a fun romp around the park by train. There is an old-fashioned carousel, the Whip, aqua bike and bumper boat rentals, and also canoe rentals. During the summer season, kids will love visiting the park's petting zoo. When the holiday season rolls around, the park comes to live with holiday music and a lights display that will amaze kids of all ages.

This is the type of park that builds family traditions. Many who visit it today have been doing so since they were children. Many of the small amusement rides are still the same, too, so visiting is like sharing a piece of your childhood with your own children. You can enjoy the amusements or take a walk through nature, exploring all the outdoors of Wisconsin has to offer.

If you are visiting Lakeside Park because you need to spend a few days in Fond du Lac, you have a variety of lodging options. The Holiday Inn Fond du Lac provides clean, comfortable accommodations for an affordable price. The Ramada Fond du Lac features all of the amenities of Ramada hotels across the country. Other budget friend options include the Comfort Inn Fond du Lac, the Microtel Inn and Suits Fond du lac, the Days Inn Fond du Lac, and Country Inn and Suites Fond du Lac. Restaurants are in no short supply in this city, so be sure to check out when of the local favorites. Joe's Fox Hunt may sound like a fancy lodge dining location, but it is casual and offers simple people great food. Their menu is filled with pizza choices and a variety of appetizer options. Stop in, grab a pie and a mug of beer, and catch up with old friends. Fushion by Mark is merging with the Lakeside Country Club, but is still known as one of the trendiest restaurants in Fond du Lac. The menu features gourmet fare one may not expect to find in the heart of Wisconsin. New York strip steak with gorgonzola Glacage and Mahi Mahi with Mango Lime Salsa are some of the entrees featured on the menu.

The city of Fond du Lac and the Lakeside Park are favorite destinations for people all over Wisconsin.