Byllesby Park Winterization Begins October 16th

Fall is always the bittersweet season at parks and campgrounds – we all love to get out and enjoy the fall colors and crisp air, but we know that means winter is just around the corner!  We have these important Byllesby Park updates as our seasons are changing:

• Byllesby Park modern restrooms, drinking fountains, shower towers, and the boat washing hydrant will have the water blown out and systems winterized on October 16th.  These amenities will be closed until next spring.
• Portable toilets will stay open until the weather starts to turn colder, and then all toilets except the one at the boat launch will be removed or closed.
• The boat slips and swim rope are being pulled out this week.  The launch docks will be pulled out later this fall.
• Please remember that the water level at Lake Byllesby drops 3 feet over the winter months, which makes it more challenging to launch and load boats.  We often end up with a large hole at the end of our boat launch ramps due to power loading so please use caution!
• The AIS cleaning station will remain open for a couple more weeks until it is drained and closed up for the winter season.
• Reservations at the Richard Samuelson Pavilion are currently closed for 2024, and will open on January 13th at 9:00 AM for the 2025 season.

We hope you enjoy this fall season and step outside to visit a park or trail near you!