State Park · Wisconsin, United States
Governor Nelson State Park
Governor Nelson State Park is a state park in Wisconsin, United States, established in 1975.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Dane, Wisconsin, United States |
| Established | 1975 |
| Coordinates | 43.1350° N, 89.4364° W |
| Managed by | Wisconsin state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Governor Nelson State Park
Governor Nelson State Park is a 422-acre (171 ha) Wisconsin state park located outside of Waunakee, Wisconsin in the town of Westport on the north shore of Lake Mendota. It is named for former Wisconsin Governor Gaylord Nelson. On most days the Wisconsin State Capitol building can be seen in nearby Madison. Common activities include boating, fishing, picnicking and swimming. There is also a boat launch and a swimming area for pets. Away from the lake one can find restored prairie and savanna, effigy mounds, hiking trails and ski trails.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Westport, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Westport |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) · Milwaukee, United States · 78.8 miles away
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) · Chicago, United States · 111.6 miles away
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) · Chicago, United States · 126.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Wisconsin
Frequently asked questions
Where is Governor Nelson State Park?
Governor Nelson State Park is in Wisconsin, United States (43.1350° N, 89.4364° W).
When was Governor Nelson State Park established?
Governor Nelson State Park was established in 1975, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Governor Nelson State Park?
The nearest town is Westport, Wisconsin. located in the town of Westport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Wisconsin_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Wisconsin state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor_Nelson_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).