The National Ski and Bike Patrol (NSP) is a national non-profit whose mission is to promote safety and service in outdoor recreation by educating, training, and supporting dedicated patrollers who assist those enjoying mountains, trails, and slopes. Blue Mound State Park utilizes NSP patrollers on its ski and biking trails. These volunteers Read more
Join the Friends and Adaptive Restoration on the last Thursday of the month from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Volunteers will meet at the Friends Shelter and then carpool to each location. Please wear long pants, gloves, sturdy shoes/boots, and a hat for sun protection. Tools will be provided. May 28 June 25 Read more
Park staff are busy working on cleaning and assembling the pool and building for the season. The pool opens daily for the season on June 13th, but will be open weekends only starting on Memorial Day weekend. Below is the schedule. MAY 23 – JUNE 12, 2026 The pool and Read more
On April 22, park staff, Friends members, volunteers, and the crew from Heartwood Tree Service came together in the campground to plant 103 trees. With around 15 people pitching in to plant, mulch, and stake, it was a beautiful, sunny day filled with teamwork and progress. A special thank you Read more
The park may look a little different next time you arrive. Blue Mound State Park staff have been working to remove the dead trees between Mounds Park Road and Pleasure Valley Trail killed by Emerald Ash Borer, along with invasive species such as Honey Suckle and Buckthorn. Park staff began Read more
Sunday, March 1 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM Friends and volunteers cleared the undergrowth from about one acre of degraded woodland. At a later date, some larger non-prairie trees will be removed. This includes the area adjacent to the upper walnut prairie. Thanks to all who came out and helped! Read more
We enjoyed a beautiful night for the Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe, and Hike event on February 7th. The mild weather and good trail conditions made it an enjoyable evening. We’re thankful to have enough snow for skiers this year. A big thank you to all of the volunteers who helped manage Read more
Horribly Hilly Hundreds registration is open for past riders! Join us on June 13th for one of the Midwest’s toughest cycling challenges. Nearly 1,000 riders participate in this one-day challenge ride that serves as an important fundraiser for Friends of Blue Mound State Park. Find race information, course maps, training Read more
Given that Blue Mound State Park is at the highest elevation in southern Wisconsin, it tends to have its own weather system. The Friends of Blue Mound State Park, in collaboration with CORP, Blue Mound Nordic Club, & MadNorSki, installed a weather station at Blue Mound State Park in December 2025. The Read more
As we close out 2025, the Friends are pleased to share an update on the remarkable progress, community spirit, and forward momentum that shaped this year at Blue Mound State Park. Despite a few challenges, this has been one of our most productive and hopeful years yet, with meaningful ecological Read more