Homestead Parklands

Homestead Parklands is located in Northwestern St. Croix County, approximately 9 miles north of Hudson and five miles south of Somerset. Homestead Park is situated around the northern half of Perch Lake, right off Perch Lake Road Perch Lake is the central feature of the park. The lake reaches 90 feet deep in some areas. The land area includes steep slopes covered by oak woodlands and pine plantations.

Hours

Year-round

8 am - Dusk

Facilities

Fishing Pier
Accessible Fishing
Picnic Areas (Reserve a shelter)
Playground
Scuba-Diving
Swimming Beach
Trails for Hiking and Cross-Country Skiing
Watercraft Rentals (Canoes, Paddleboats, Kayaks, Paddleboards)

Park Passes

Annual park passes (valid January - December) are available for purchase at the following locations:

Online
Community Development Department - St. Croix County Government Center (Hudson)
Community Development Department - St. Croix County Ag Center (Baldwin)
Glen Hills Park & Homestead Parklands entrance buildings
Mobile Pay signs located throughout the park
Self-registration box at the main entrance building

*daily park passes may be purchased by using the Mobile Pay signs throughout the park.

Winter Activities

Ice Fishing
Skating on Perch Lake
Sledding
Snowshoeing
Cross-Country Skiing (trails are not groomed and skiers will need to break their own trails)

St. Croix County Hunting Plan

The St Croix County Hunting Plan allows hunters to make informed decisions about upcoming seasons and hunting areas in county parks. The Hunting Plan provides current season information.