Important Announcements!
❄️REMINDER: Overnight parking on city streets in the City of Green Lake is prohibited starting November 15th and ending April 15th. There is no parking allowed on city streets from 2:30 am until 6:00 am. This allows for snowplowing to be done unobstructed. If there is a need to park on the street overnight contact the Green Lake Police Department to get permission, at 920-294-6333. Cars may be parked overnight in the Athletic Field Parking Lot, Library Parking Lot at corner of Hill and Lake Streets, Public Parking Lot at corner of South and Lake Streets and Canal Street Boat Landing.
During times of low visibility (snowstorms) remember to turn your headlights on manually during daytime snowstorms unless you have daytime running lights. Otherwise, if headlights are activated by a light sensor, they may not turn on automatically. If headlights are on, your taillights will also be on.
City of Green Lake Municipal Code, Section 6-2-7 states all sidewalks must be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours from the time the snow ceases to accumulate. Sidewalks are to be kept free of snow and ice a minimum of four (4) feet in width.❄️
🚩Contact the American Legion for any flag related issues at (920) 295-3047.🚩
📢Commencing January 14, 2026 to December 31, 2026 City Hall will be closed to the public on Wednesdays, except for properly noticed meetings per Resolution #1368-2026.01📢
📫24 Drop box is available in City Hall Vestibule for Utility and Tax Payments when the office is closed📫
Welcome to our town!
The City of Green Lake and surrounding towns are rich in history. The lake was known to numerous Native American tribes as spiritual waters in which they visited and celebrated for many years. The town was established in 1847 as the village of Dartford. By the 1860’s visitors from around the Midwest discovered the area as a refreshing resort community. By the 1890’s fishing, golfing and sailing were already well established in this small community, and continue today. Green Lake has become a picturesque destination for vacationers from all over the country and is home to over 1,000 residents. Our quaint down town is nestled on the shores of the lake and located in the south-central area of Wisconsin, only a two/three-hour drive from larger metropolitan cities within the state.
Although the city comes alive in the summer months with concerts in the park and on-going special events, the Chamber of Commerce, Town Square, Thrasher Opera House, and non-profit agencies offer residents and visitors year-round events such as Harvest Festival, wine walks, triathlons, the Wisconsin Chili Cook-Off, art festivals, fishing events, and children’s holiday events. The city’s park system provides access to the water at three boat ramps plus a canoe launch at the Puckyan River, a swimming beach, and a public campground. In addition, the parks are dog friendly. The city is a walkable community, and is also a great place for bike riding. A dedicated bike path from Green Lake to Ripon was just recently completed, in addition from Green Lake to the Green Lake Conference Center. If biking is not your thing, our golf courses are top in the state. The lake offers water sports, boating, fishing. Our downtown is a great place for shopping and grabbing a bite to eat. Come visit us and stay at one of the many resorts, hotels, and B&Bs.
