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, September 8, 2026

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Erb Park

Parks & Outdoors

Erb Park is the kind of all-seasons hangout that actually earns repeat visits. Two seasonal outdoor pools for cannonballs, sports courts…

1800 N Morrison St (Appleton)

“Erb Park is the kind of all-seasons hangout that actually earns repeat visits. Two seasonal outdoor pools for cannonballs, sports courts when you need a quick game, then an ice-skating rink once winter shows up... simple, reliable fun close to home.”

From the Fox Cities newsletter, September 3, 2026

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Van Lieshout Park

Parks & Outdoors

Whether your crew needs to run out the wiggles or just chase a ball around, Van Lieshout Park delivers with a roomy playground, a soccer…

721 W Elm Dr (Little Chute)

“Whether your crew needs to run out the wiggles or just chase a ball around, Van Lieshout Park delivers with a roomy playground, a soccer field, and plenty of green space to make bedtimes easier. Pack a ball, pack a snack, make an easy weeknight win.”

From the Fox Cities newsletter, August 24, 2026

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