The best parks & outdoor spots in Fox Cities

3 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Summit Park

Parks & Outdoors

Need a quick reset this week? Summit Park brings kid-approved playground time, a roomy multipurpose field for impromptu kickarounds, and…

2423 N Summit St (Appleton)

“Need a quick reset this week? Summit Park brings kid-approved playground time, a roomy multipurpose field for impromptu kickarounds, and courts for tennis or pickleball plus hoops for a chill pickup run. Simple, breezy, and perfect for squeezing real play into a real weekday.”

From the Fox Cities newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Erb Park

Parks & Outdoors

City park featuring 2 seasonal outdoor swimming pools, sports courts & an ice-skating rink.

1800 N Morrison St (Appleton)

“City park featuring 2 seasonal outdoor swimming pools, sports courts & an ice-skating rink.”

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Van Lieshout Park

Parks & Outdoors

Kid-friendly, grass-covered park featuring a playground and a soccer field.

721 W Elm Dr (Little Chute)

“Kid-friendly, grass-covered park featuring a playground and a soccer field.”

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