Hike This: Fish Creek Park

Although tens of thousands of people head to Peninsula State Park each year to hike its many trails, far fewer ever notice the park that sits across from the state park’s entrance. Photo by Andrew Kleidon.

Although tens of thousands of people head to Peninsula State Park each year to hike its many trails, far fewer ever notice the park that sits across from the state park’s entrance. Fish Creek Park offers 27 wooded acres, the small creek that gives the village its name and two trail loops: the Butterfly Loop and the Peninsula Players Trail, which was the site of the original Peninsula Players Theatre. These are perfect for a stroll with little difficulty. 

Where: Fish Creek Park, Shore Road and Highway 42

Size: 27.9 acres

Difficulty: Easy 

Highlights: The mostly wooded path offers ponds, wooden bridges that cross the creek and views of the bluffs overlooking Fish Creek.