PARKS

HEIN PARK
Hein Park is bordered by Bridge Street on the east and Main Street on the west, offers playground equipment, outdoor barbecue grills, an open air shelter and a river deck. The Grand River flows through the park, making it a scenic spot in which to bring the family for and afternoon or evening of relaxation.  The park also offers rest room facilities. 

Green Lake County has a direct connection with the famous sculptor, E. M. Viquesney of Spencer, Indiana. He designed and copyrighted a sculpture titled "The Spirit of the American Doughboy." There were at least 136 Viquesney Doughboy statues placed in 35 states, 6 of them being in the State of Wisconsin, Appleton, Fort Atkinson, Janesville, Peshtigo, West Bend, and one of these famous statues resides in Markesan' Hein Park. This statue reminds all who see it of our men and women who proudly served their country in the armed forces.

This six-and-one-half foot statue is a World War I infantryman advancing through No Man's Land, through stumps and barbed wire entanglements, his rifle held in his left hand while his right hand is raised high, holding a grenade.

No one is sure how August Hein secured the statue that he erected in 1946, but in 1996 the statue was examined for the Smithsonian Registry of Public Sculpture in America, picture and reports were published in the book Public Sculpture in Wisconsin in 1998, an atlas of outdoor monuments, memorials, and masterpieces in the Badger State.  Click here for more information.

KIWANIS PARK
Kiwanis Park is just a short distance from Hein Park on Bridge Street, it is home to the June Dairy Days Volleyball Tournament. Two sand volleyball courts are open to the public as well as shuffleboard and horseshoe courts. Swings and slides are in the park and rest rooms are available. The Markesan Kiwanis Club maintains the park and during the winter months, provides a skating rink for area residents.

SOLDIERS AND SAILORS PARK
Soldiers and Sailors Park is located north of Markesan on Little Green Lake. This park is the location of Markesan's Fourth of July celebration and the Pork Roast and Kids' Fisheree later in July. These events are sponsored by the Markesan Lions Club who also maintain the park. Arborists have commented on the age of the trees on the grounds, dating them to the early to mid 1800's.
Picnickers at the park may enjoy the outdoor barbecue grills, and in the event of inclement weather may use the shelter house. Two lighted volleyball courts. play ground equipment and rest rooms are available for the public.
The sandy beach is an ideal spot to get a tan, build a sand castle, day dream, wade along the edge of the water or dive right into Little Green for a refreshing swim.

MARKESAN HIGH SCHOOL
The Markesan High School offers four tennis courts and a practice four-hole course which are open for the public to enjoy.