John Celley
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director
Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department
Located in the Baraboo Civic Center-Room 17
124 2nd Street, Baraboo, WI 53913
Phone: (608) 355-2760
Office Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm Monday-Friday
Phone: (608) 355-2760
Office Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm Monday-Friday
Mission Statement: To enhance the quality of life in our area by providing and maintaining quality parks, trails and green spaces, and by offering enriching recreational activities and facilities for people of all ages and disabilities.
The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is responsible for administration of City Parks, Recreation, Swimming Pool, Zoo, Urban Forestry, Riverwalk and Civic Center facilities and programs. The function of the department is to provide City of Baraboo residents with quality facilities and the opportunity to enjoy leisure time activities. Follow these links for our services:
Staff Directory
Wendy Grant
Office Manager / Facilities Coordinator
Tina Bebber
Office Assistant
Matt Hess
Park Operations Foreman
Andrew Heck
Forestry Specialist
Scott Kaufman
Park Maintenance Technician
Phone
608-355-2760
Baraboo Civic Center
124 2nd Street
Baraboo, WI 53913
Jarret Van Tassel
Park Maintenance Technician
Phone
608-355-2760
Baraboo Civic Center
124 2nd Street
Baraboo, WI 53913
Joe Briggs
Civic Center Maintenance Technician
Larry Vertein
Civic Center Maintenance Technician
Katie Gries
Zoo Manager
Rebecca Funk
Zookeeper
Ryan Daum
Recreation & Aquatics Coordinator