Brown County Parks Takes Precautionary Measures to Minimize the Spread of Coronavirus: Until further notice, please be advised of the following: 1.) The park office is closed to in person visits, please call or email us and we’ll be happy to assist with all of your needs and questions 2.) The nature center at Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve is closed to public visitors 3.) Events and Shelter Rentals are cancelled, participants/renters will be notified 4.) Park and trail buildings (i.e. restrooms and shelters) will be closed to the public. *If you need to purchase a daily or annual pass now is a great time to get acquainted with our online sales system. * ALL parks and trails remain open as normal at this time. We look forward to getting back to normal as soon as possible! Read More.