Glacier Hills County Park 1664 Friess Lake Rd., Hubertus, WI 53033 Village of Richfield
Park Open Year-Round 6am - 10pm
Glacier Hills County Park is located on what geologists term an interlobate moraine. Between ten and twenty thousand years ago, the Green Bay and Lake Michigan Glacier Lobes butted against each other. When they receded, approximately 10,000 years ago, they left the interesting and unique landform we call the Kettle Moraine.
Glacier Hills County Park, originally developed as St. Amelians Orphanage Youth Camp, became a Washington County Park in 1976. The park consists of 140 acres of land and includes approximately 1200 feet of frontage on Friess Lake.
The gravel soil, deposited as a result of glacial action, supports a forest of oaks, maples, basswood, ironwood, elm and birch. Over 120 varieties of birds have been observed in the park.
Glacial formations can be seen along the trails that wind around depressions called kettles, across rounded kames, and over a sinewy esker that was once the bed of a subglacial river. The rounded pebbles and gravel soil, typical of the interlobate moraine area, are indicative of the powerful grinding force of the glacier. Ponds, marshes,and a bog can be found at the base of several of the kettle holes. Friess Lake was formed from the melting of a giant ice block left by the receding glacier.
Park Amenities: • Playground Equipment • Historical Site • Basketball Court • Fishing • Hiking Trails • 4 Reservable Shelters • Lighted Parking Areas • Lighted Sled Hill (not designed for use by small children) • Snowmobile Trail Access • Heated Flush Restrooms • Cross Country Ski Trail (trail is not groomed) • Sand Volleyball Court (provide own ball and net) • Swimming (no lifeguard provided) • Kayaks (Available to Rent) • Rustic Cabins Rentals - visit the website: https://www.airbnb.com/users/227647548/listings • Air Conditioning in the Hall
Address 1664 Friess Lake Road, Hubertus, WI 53033
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Shelter 3 Notice of cancellation must be given to the Natural Resources Department 90 days priorto the reservation date in order to receive a full refund minus a $100.00 administrative fee. Reservations cancelled less than90 days prior to the reservation date will receive a50% refund minus a $100.00 administrative fee. Reservations cancelled less than 30 days prior to the reservation date will receive a refund on the damage deposit only.
Hall & Chapel Notice of cancellation must be given to the Natural Resources Department 180 days prior to the reservation date in order to receive a full refund minus a $500.00 non-refundable fee. Reservations cancelled less than 180 days prior to the reservation date will receive a 50% refund. Reservations cancelled less than 90 days prior to the reservation date will receive a refund on the damage deposit only. Reservations that are made less than 180 days prior to the reservation and cancelled will receive a 50% refund. Reservations made less than 90 days prior to the reservation date and cancelled will receive a refund on the damage deposit only.
In the event of an extenuating circumstance (such as COVID-19), the Natural Resources Department will offer rescheduling and refund options. The timeframe of which you may reschedule or cancel may vary and will be determined by the Natural Resources Department.
Damage Deposit
will be returned in accordance with current Washington County accounting procedures. Refunds of the damage deposit are contingent upon the condition of the facilities following your event as determined by the Parks Department. Damage in excess of a deposit shall be borne by the person signing the application. Misrepresentation on the application may result in forfeit of damage deposit and immediate ejection from the Park. Deposits will be refunded to the person signing the reservation application form by mail approximately three (3) weeks following the reservation date, when the staff certifies that no physical change to the facilities took place and the facilities were properly cleaned immediately following the reservation.