Exploratory Park<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Steer clear of the crowd and enjoy the quiet green space in Exploratory Park! Kids are sure to enjoy the sandbox, oversized chess board, hopscotch, bag toss, and tree-lined playground area. New this year: Walk Tom\u2019s Trail, a shaded quiet zone featuring wooden benches and rustic artwork. Then, check out the new Birdhouse Boulevard with unique, handcrafted birdhouses right along the main path.<\/h3>\nCome to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is waiting to help you find your way to the great outdoors in the North Building. Check out fish galore and knowledge even more with them!<\/h3>\nAnd even more to do! Stroll down the path to the Master Gardeners\u2019 area to ask gardening questions, enjoy their display garden, and learn about trees in the landscape. Visit the History Display at the south end of the park, a wonderful place to reflect on the Wisconsin State Fair history \u2013 over 170 years in the making.<\/h3>\nLocated on the south side of Main Street across from The Dairy Building.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Exploratory](\"https:\/\/wistatefair.com\/fair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/exploratory-park-600x400-1.png\" "\\"exploratory")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Inside Exploratory Park<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Bears](\"https:\/\/wistatefair.com\/fair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exploratory_Park_Bears_Wood_Carving.jpg\" "\\"Exploratory_Park_Bears_Wood_Carving\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Bears at the Fair<\/h4><\/div>Can you find these cute bear cubs in Exploratory Park? Created in 2019 in honor of Smokey the Bear’s 75th Birthday, this wooden carving was created by local artist Bob Younger of Eagle, WI.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Cactus](\"https:\/\/wistatefair.com\/fair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exploratory_Park_Cactus_Succulent_Garden.jpg\" "\\"Exploratory_Park_Cactus_Succulent_Garden\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Cactus & Succulent Garden<\/h4><\/div>Check out this garden featuring drought-tolerant plants courtesy of the Master Gardeners.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Department](\"https:\/\/wistatefair.com\/fair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exploratory_Park_DNR.jpg\" "\\"Exploratory_Park_DNR\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Department of Natural Resources<\/h4><\/div>Visit DNR experts in the north building in Exploratory Park. Explore the fish tanks featuring fish native to Wisconsin, learn about our state’s wildlife, and all of the breathtaking parks throughout Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Giant](\"https:\/\/wistatefair.com\/fair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exploratory_Park_Giant_Chess.jpg\" "\\"Exploratory_Park_Giant_Chess\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Giant Chess<\/h4><\/div>Rest your feet a bit and challenge your brain instead. Play a round of giant chess on this larger than life gameboard.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"History](\"https:\/\/wistatefair.com\/fair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exploratory_Park_History_Display.jpg\" "\\"Exploratory_Park_History_Display\\"")
<\/span><\/div>History Display<\/h4><\/div>As you wander the paths of Exploratory Park, relax a little in the south building and dive into years\u2019 worth of Wisconsin State Fair history. Before you leave, test your State Fair history knowledge with the history quiz.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Hopscotch](\"https:\/\/wistatefair.com\/fair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exploratory_Park_Hopscotch.jpg\" "\\"Exploratory_Park_Hopscotch\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Hopscotch<\/h4><\/div>Kids and adults alike can take on the challenge of hopping through the multiple hopscotch patterns located throughout Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Japanese](\"https:\/\/wistatefair.com\/fair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exploratory_Park_Japanese_Garden.jpg\" "\\"Exploratory_Park_Japanese_Garden\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Japanese Garden<\/h4><\/div>Zen in the woods\u2026have a seat, relax, and take it all in by the tranquil waterfall and pond.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Master](\"https:\/\/wistatefair.com\/fair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exploratory_Park_Master_Gardeners.jpg\" "\\"Exploratory_Park_Master_Gardeners\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Master Gardeners<\/h4><\/div>Head to the south end of Exploratory Park to learn all sorts of gardening tips and tricks from southeastern Wisconsin’s very own Master Gardeners. Plus, get ideas for your garden about native plants that are well-suited for our climate.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Paradise](\"https:\/\/wistatefair.com\/fair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exploratory_Park_Paradise_Pond.jpg\" "\\"Exploratory_Park_Paradise_Pond\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Paradise Pond<\/h4><\/div>Relax in this tranquil oasis on the east side of Exploratory Park and take in the serene beauty of this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>Playground<\/h4><\/div>Do the kids need to burn off a little energy? Let them play on the playground in the heart of Exploratory Park while you rest your feet in a relaxing atmosphere and plan the rest of your day at the Fair.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>Sandbox<\/h4><\/div>Let the kids dig in the sand a little bit at this feature in Exploratory Park. Buckets, shovels and more are available to help them build their dream sandcastle.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>Steven\u2019s Springs<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Steven’s Springs is a delightful water feature that commemorates the original farmstead of the Fair Park was constructed in Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Steer clear of the crowd and enjoy the quiet green space in Exploratory Park! Kids are sure to enjoy the sandbox, oversized chess board, hopscotch, bag toss, and tree-lined playground area. New this year: Walk Tom\u2019s Trail, a shaded quiet zone featuring wooden benches and rustic artwork. Then, check out the new Birdhouse Boulevard with unique, handcrafted birdhouses right along the main path.<\/h3>\nCome to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is waiting to help you find your way to the great outdoors in the North Building. Check out fish galore and knowledge even more with them!<\/h3>\nAnd even more to do! Stroll down the path to the Master Gardeners\u2019 area to ask gardening questions, enjoy their display garden, and learn about trees in the landscape. Visit the History Display at the south end of the park, a wonderful place to reflect on the Wisconsin State Fair history \u2013 over 170 years in the making.<\/h3>\nLocated on the south side of Main Street across from The Dairy Building.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Inside Exploratory Park<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Bears at the Fair<\/h4><\/div>Can you find these cute bear cubs in Exploratory Park? Created in 2019 in honor of Smokey the Bear’s 75th Birthday, this wooden carving was created by local artist Bob Younger of Eagle, WI.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Cactus & Succulent Garden<\/h4><\/div>Check out this garden featuring drought-tolerant plants courtesy of the Master Gardeners.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Department of Natural Resources<\/h4><\/div>Visit DNR experts in the north building in Exploratory Park. Explore the fish tanks featuring fish native to Wisconsin, learn about our state’s wildlife, and all of the breathtaking parks throughout Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Giant Chess<\/h4><\/div>Rest your feet a bit and challenge your brain instead. Play a round of giant chess on this larger than life gameboard.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>History Display<\/h4><\/div>As you wander the paths of Exploratory Park, relax a little in the south building and dive into years\u2019 worth of Wisconsin State Fair history. Before you leave, test your State Fair history knowledge with the history quiz.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Hopscotch<\/h4><\/div>Kids and adults alike can take on the challenge of hopping through the multiple hopscotch patterns located throughout Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Japanese Garden<\/h4><\/div>Zen in the woods\u2026have a seat, relax, and take it all in by the tranquil waterfall and pond.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Master Gardeners<\/h4><\/div>Head to the south end of Exploratory Park to learn all sorts of gardening tips and tricks from southeastern Wisconsin’s very own Master Gardeners. Plus, get ideas for your garden about native plants that are well-suited for our climate.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Paradise Pond<\/h4><\/div>Relax in this tranquil oasis on the east side of Exploratory Park and take in the serene beauty of this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Playground<\/h4><\/div>Do the kids need to burn off a little energy? Let them play on the playground in the heart of Exploratory Park while you rest your feet in a relaxing atmosphere and plan the rest of your day at the Fair.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Sandbox<\/h4><\/div>Let the kids dig in the sand a little bit at this feature in Exploratory Park. Buckets, shovels and more are available to help them build their dream sandcastle.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Steven\u2019s Springs<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Steven’s Springs is a delightful water feature that commemorates the original farmstead of the Fair Park was constructed in Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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And even more to do! Stroll down the path to the Master Gardeners\u2019 area to ask gardening questions, enjoy their display garden, and learn about trees in the landscape. Visit the History Display at the south end of the park, a wonderful place to reflect on the Wisconsin State Fair history \u2013 over 170 years in the making.<\/h3>\nLocated on the south side of Main Street across from The Dairy Building.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Inside Exploratory Park<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Bears at the Fair<\/h4><\/div>Can you find these cute bear cubs in Exploratory Park? Created in 2019 in honor of Smokey the Bear’s 75th Birthday, this wooden carving was created by local artist Bob Younger of Eagle, WI.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Cactus & Succulent Garden<\/h4><\/div>Check out this garden featuring drought-tolerant plants courtesy of the Master Gardeners.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Department of Natural Resources<\/h4><\/div>Visit DNR experts in the north building in Exploratory Park. Explore the fish tanks featuring fish native to Wisconsin, learn about our state’s wildlife, and all of the breathtaking parks throughout Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Giant Chess<\/h4><\/div>Rest your feet a bit and challenge your brain instead. Play a round of giant chess on this larger than life gameboard.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>History Display<\/h4><\/div>As you wander the paths of Exploratory Park, relax a little in the south building and dive into years\u2019 worth of Wisconsin State Fair history. Before you leave, test your State Fair history knowledge with the history quiz.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Hopscotch<\/h4><\/div>Kids and adults alike can take on the challenge of hopping through the multiple hopscotch patterns located throughout Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Japanese Garden<\/h4><\/div>Zen in the woods\u2026have a seat, relax, and take it all in by the tranquil waterfall and pond.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Master Gardeners<\/h4><\/div>Head to the south end of Exploratory Park to learn all sorts of gardening tips and tricks from southeastern Wisconsin’s very own Master Gardeners. Plus, get ideas for your garden about native plants that are well-suited for our climate.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Paradise Pond<\/h4><\/div>Relax in this tranquil oasis on the east side of Exploratory Park and take in the serene beauty of this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Playground<\/h4><\/div>Do the kids need to burn off a little energy? Let them play on the playground in the heart of Exploratory Park while you rest your feet in a relaxing atmosphere and plan the rest of your day at the Fair.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Sandbox<\/h4><\/div>Let the kids dig in the sand a little bit at this feature in Exploratory Park. Buckets, shovels and more are available to help them build their dream sandcastle.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Steven\u2019s Springs<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Steven’s Springs is a delightful water feature that commemorates the original farmstead of the Fair Park was constructed in Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Inside Exploratory Park<\/h2><\/div>
Inside Exploratory Park<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Bears at the Fair<\/h4><\/div>Can you find these cute bear cubs in Exploratory Park? Created in 2019 in honor of Smokey the Bear’s 75th Birthday, this wooden carving was created by local artist Bob Younger of Eagle, WI.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Cactus & Succulent Garden<\/h4><\/div>Check out this garden featuring drought-tolerant plants courtesy of the Master Gardeners.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Department of Natural Resources<\/h4><\/div>Visit DNR experts in the north building in Exploratory Park. Explore the fish tanks featuring fish native to Wisconsin, learn about our state’s wildlife, and all of the breathtaking parks throughout Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Giant Chess<\/h4><\/div>Rest your feet a bit and challenge your brain instead. Play a round of giant chess on this larger than life gameboard.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>History Display<\/h4><\/div>As you wander the paths of Exploratory Park, relax a little in the south building and dive into years\u2019 worth of Wisconsin State Fair history. Before you leave, test your State Fair history knowledge with the history quiz.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Hopscotch<\/h4><\/div>Kids and adults alike can take on the challenge of hopping through the multiple hopscotch patterns located throughout Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Japanese Garden<\/h4><\/div>Zen in the woods\u2026have a seat, relax, and take it all in by the tranquil waterfall and pond.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Master Gardeners<\/h4><\/div>Head to the south end of Exploratory Park to learn all sorts of gardening tips and tricks from southeastern Wisconsin’s very own Master Gardeners. Plus, get ideas for your garden about native plants that are well-suited for our climate.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Paradise Pond<\/h4><\/div>Relax in this tranquil oasis on the east side of Exploratory Park and take in the serene beauty of this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Playground<\/h4><\/div>Do the kids need to burn off a little energy? Let them play on the playground in the heart of Exploratory Park while you rest your feet in a relaxing atmosphere and plan the rest of your day at the Fair.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Sandbox<\/h4><\/div>Let the kids dig in the sand a little bit at this feature in Exploratory Park. Buckets, shovels and more are available to help them build their dream sandcastle.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Steven\u2019s Springs<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Steven’s Springs is a delightful water feature that commemorates the original farmstead of the Fair Park was constructed in Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>Bears at the Fair<\/h4><\/div>Can you find these cute bear cubs in Exploratory Park? Created in 2019 in honor of Smokey the Bear’s 75th Birthday, this wooden carving was created by local artist Bob Younger of Eagle, WI.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Cactus & Succulent Garden<\/h4><\/div>Check out this garden featuring drought-tolerant plants courtesy of the Master Gardeners.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Department of Natural Resources<\/h4><\/div>Visit DNR experts in the north building in Exploratory Park. Explore the fish tanks featuring fish native to Wisconsin, learn about our state’s wildlife, and all of the breathtaking parks throughout Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Giant Chess<\/h4><\/div>Rest your feet a bit and challenge your brain instead. Play a round of giant chess on this larger than life gameboard.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>History Display<\/h4><\/div>As you wander the paths of Exploratory Park, relax a little in the south building and dive into years\u2019 worth of Wisconsin State Fair history. Before you leave, test your State Fair history knowledge with the history quiz.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Hopscotch<\/h4><\/div>Kids and adults alike can take on the challenge of hopping through the multiple hopscotch patterns located throughout Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Japanese Garden<\/h4><\/div>Zen in the woods\u2026have a seat, relax, and take it all in by the tranquil waterfall and pond.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Master Gardeners<\/h4><\/div>Head to the south end of Exploratory Park to learn all sorts of gardening tips and tricks from southeastern Wisconsin’s very own Master Gardeners. Plus, get ideas for your garden about native plants that are well-suited for our climate.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Paradise Pond<\/h4><\/div>Relax in this tranquil oasis on the east side of Exploratory Park and take in the serene beauty of this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Playground<\/h4><\/div>Do the kids need to burn off a little energy? Let them play on the playground in the heart of Exploratory Park while you rest your feet in a relaxing atmosphere and plan the rest of your day at the Fair.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Sandbox<\/h4><\/div>Let the kids dig in the sand a little bit at this feature in Exploratory Park. Buckets, shovels and more are available to help them build their dream sandcastle.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Steven\u2019s Springs<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Steven’s Springs is a delightful water feature that commemorates the original farmstead of the Fair Park was constructed in Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Can you find these cute bear cubs in Exploratory Park? Created in 2019 in honor of Smokey the Bear’s 75th Birthday, this wooden carving was created by local artist Bob Younger of Eagle, WI.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Cactus & Succulent Garden<\/h4><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Cactus & Succulent Garden<\/h4><\/div>Check out this garden featuring drought-tolerant plants courtesy of the Master Gardeners.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Department of Natural Resources<\/h4><\/div>Visit DNR experts in the north building in Exploratory Park. Explore the fish tanks featuring fish native to Wisconsin, learn about our state’s wildlife, and all of the breathtaking parks throughout Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Giant Chess<\/h4><\/div>Rest your feet a bit and challenge your brain instead. Play a round of giant chess on this larger than life gameboard.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>History Display<\/h4><\/div>As you wander the paths of Exploratory Park, relax a little in the south building and dive into years\u2019 worth of Wisconsin State Fair history. Before you leave, test your State Fair history knowledge with the history quiz.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Hopscotch<\/h4><\/div>Kids and adults alike can take on the challenge of hopping through the multiple hopscotch patterns located throughout Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Japanese Garden<\/h4><\/div>Zen in the woods\u2026have a seat, relax, and take it all in by the tranquil waterfall and pond.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Master Gardeners<\/h4><\/div>Head to the south end of Exploratory Park to learn all sorts of gardening tips and tricks from southeastern Wisconsin’s very own Master Gardeners. Plus, get ideas for your garden about native plants that are well-suited for our climate.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Paradise Pond<\/h4><\/div>Relax in this tranquil oasis on the east side of Exploratory Park and take in the serene beauty of this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Playground<\/h4><\/div>Do the kids need to burn off a little energy? Let them play on the playground in the heart of Exploratory Park while you rest your feet in a relaxing atmosphere and plan the rest of your day at the Fair.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Sandbox<\/h4><\/div>Let the kids dig in the sand a little bit at this feature in Exploratory Park. Buckets, shovels and more are available to help them build their dream sandcastle.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Steven\u2019s Springs<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Steven’s Springs is a delightful water feature that commemorates the original farmstead of the Fair Park was constructed in Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Check out this garden featuring drought-tolerant plants courtesy of the Master Gardeners.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Department of Natural Resources<\/h4><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Department of Natural Resources<\/h4><\/div>Visit DNR experts in the north building in Exploratory Park. Explore the fish tanks featuring fish native to Wisconsin, learn about our state’s wildlife, and all of the breathtaking parks throughout Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Giant Chess<\/h4><\/div>Rest your feet a bit and challenge your brain instead. Play a round of giant chess on this larger than life gameboard.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>History Display<\/h4><\/div>As you wander the paths of Exploratory Park, relax a little in the south building and dive into years\u2019 worth of Wisconsin State Fair history. Before you leave, test your State Fair history knowledge with the history quiz.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Hopscotch<\/h4><\/div>Kids and adults alike can take on the challenge of hopping through the multiple hopscotch patterns located throughout Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Japanese Garden<\/h4><\/div>Zen in the woods\u2026have a seat, relax, and take it all in by the tranquil waterfall and pond.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Master Gardeners<\/h4><\/div>Head to the south end of Exploratory Park to learn all sorts of gardening tips and tricks from southeastern Wisconsin’s very own Master Gardeners. Plus, get ideas for your garden about native plants that are well-suited for our climate.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Paradise Pond<\/h4><\/div>Relax in this tranquil oasis on the east side of Exploratory Park and take in the serene beauty of this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Playground<\/h4><\/div>Do the kids need to burn off a little energy? Let them play on the playground in the heart of Exploratory Park while you rest your feet in a relaxing atmosphere and plan the rest of your day at the Fair.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Sandbox<\/h4><\/div>Let the kids dig in the sand a little bit at this feature in Exploratory Park. Buckets, shovels and more are available to help them build their dream sandcastle.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Steven\u2019s Springs<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Steven’s Springs is a delightful water feature that commemorates the original farmstead of the Fair Park was constructed in Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Visit DNR experts in the north building in Exploratory Park. Explore the fish tanks featuring fish native to Wisconsin, learn about our state’s wildlife, and all of the breathtaking parks throughout Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Giant Chess<\/h4><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Giant Chess<\/h4><\/div>Rest your feet a bit and challenge your brain instead. Play a round of giant chess on this larger than life gameboard.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>History Display<\/h4><\/div>As you wander the paths of Exploratory Park, relax a little in the south building and dive into years\u2019 worth of Wisconsin State Fair history. Before you leave, test your State Fair history knowledge with the history quiz.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Hopscotch<\/h4><\/div>Kids and adults alike can take on the challenge of hopping through the multiple hopscotch patterns located throughout Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Japanese Garden<\/h4><\/div>Zen in the woods\u2026have a seat, relax, and take it all in by the tranquil waterfall and pond.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Master Gardeners<\/h4><\/div>Head to the south end of Exploratory Park to learn all sorts of gardening tips and tricks from southeastern Wisconsin’s very own Master Gardeners. Plus, get ideas for your garden about native plants that are well-suited for our climate.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Paradise Pond<\/h4><\/div>Relax in this tranquil oasis on the east side of Exploratory Park and take in the serene beauty of this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Playground<\/h4><\/div>Do the kids need to burn off a little energy? Let them play on the playground in the heart of Exploratory Park while you rest your feet in a relaxing atmosphere and plan the rest of your day at the Fair.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Sandbox<\/h4><\/div>Let the kids dig in the sand a little bit at this feature in Exploratory Park. Buckets, shovels and more are available to help them build their dream sandcastle.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Steven\u2019s Springs<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Steven’s Springs is a delightful water feature that commemorates the original farmstead of the Fair Park was constructed in Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Rest your feet a bit and challenge your brain instead. Play a round of giant chess on this larger than life gameboard.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>History Display<\/h4><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>History Display<\/h4><\/div>As you wander the paths of Exploratory Park, relax a little in the south building and dive into years\u2019 worth of Wisconsin State Fair history. Before you leave, test your State Fair history knowledge with the history quiz.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Hopscotch<\/h4><\/div>Kids and adults alike can take on the challenge of hopping through the multiple hopscotch patterns located throughout Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Japanese Garden<\/h4><\/div>Zen in the woods\u2026have a seat, relax, and take it all in by the tranquil waterfall and pond.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Master Gardeners<\/h4><\/div>Head to the south end of Exploratory Park to learn all sorts of gardening tips and tricks from southeastern Wisconsin’s very own Master Gardeners. Plus, get ideas for your garden about native plants that are well-suited for our climate.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Paradise Pond<\/h4><\/div>Relax in this tranquil oasis on the east side of Exploratory Park and take in the serene beauty of this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Playground<\/h4><\/div>Do the kids need to burn off a little energy? Let them play on the playground in the heart of Exploratory Park while you rest your feet in a relaxing atmosphere and plan the rest of your day at the Fair.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Sandbox<\/h4><\/div>Let the kids dig in the sand a little bit at this feature in Exploratory Park. Buckets, shovels and more are available to help them build their dream sandcastle.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Steven\u2019s Springs<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Steven’s Springs is a delightful water feature that commemorates the original farmstead of the Fair Park was constructed in Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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As you wander the paths of Exploratory Park, relax a little in the south building and dive into years\u2019 worth of Wisconsin State Fair history. Before you leave, test your State Fair history knowledge with the history quiz.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Hopscotch<\/h4><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Hopscotch<\/h4><\/div>Kids and adults alike can take on the challenge of hopping through the multiple hopscotch patterns located throughout Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Japanese Garden<\/h4><\/div>Zen in the woods\u2026have a seat, relax, and take it all in by the tranquil waterfall and pond.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Master Gardeners<\/h4><\/div>Head to the south end of Exploratory Park to learn all sorts of gardening tips and tricks from southeastern Wisconsin’s very own Master Gardeners. Plus, get ideas for your garden about native plants that are well-suited for our climate.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Paradise Pond<\/h4><\/div>Relax in this tranquil oasis on the east side of Exploratory Park and take in the serene beauty of this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Playground<\/h4><\/div>Do the kids need to burn off a little energy? Let them play on the playground in the heart of Exploratory Park while you rest your feet in a relaxing atmosphere and plan the rest of your day at the Fair.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Sandbox<\/h4><\/div>Let the kids dig in the sand a little bit at this feature in Exploratory Park. Buckets, shovels and more are available to help them build their dream sandcastle.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Steven\u2019s Springs<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Steven’s Springs is a delightful water feature that commemorates the original farmstead of the Fair Park was constructed in Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Kids and adults alike can take on the challenge of hopping through the multiple hopscotch patterns located throughout Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Japanese Garden<\/h4><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Japanese Garden<\/h4><\/div>Zen in the woods\u2026have a seat, relax, and take it all in by the tranquil waterfall and pond.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Master Gardeners<\/h4><\/div>Head to the south end of Exploratory Park to learn all sorts of gardening tips and tricks from southeastern Wisconsin’s very own Master Gardeners. Plus, get ideas for your garden about native plants that are well-suited for our climate.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Paradise Pond<\/h4><\/div>Relax in this tranquil oasis on the east side of Exploratory Park and take in the serene beauty of this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Playground<\/h4><\/div>Do the kids need to burn off a little energy? Let them play on the playground in the heart of Exploratory Park while you rest your feet in a relaxing atmosphere and plan the rest of your day at the Fair.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Sandbox<\/h4><\/div>Let the kids dig in the sand a little bit at this feature in Exploratory Park. Buckets, shovels and more are available to help them build their dream sandcastle.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Steven\u2019s Springs<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Steven’s Springs is a delightful water feature that commemorates the original farmstead of the Fair Park was constructed in Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Zen in the woods\u2026have a seat, relax, and take it all in by the tranquil waterfall and pond.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Master Gardeners<\/h4><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Master Gardeners<\/h4><\/div>Head to the south end of Exploratory Park to learn all sorts of gardening tips and tricks from southeastern Wisconsin’s very own Master Gardeners. Plus, get ideas for your garden about native plants that are well-suited for our climate.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Paradise Pond<\/h4><\/div>Relax in this tranquil oasis on the east side of Exploratory Park and take in the serene beauty of this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Playground<\/h4><\/div>Do the kids need to burn off a little energy? Let them play on the playground in the heart of Exploratory Park while you rest your feet in a relaxing atmosphere and plan the rest of your day at the Fair.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Sandbox<\/h4><\/div>Let the kids dig in the sand a little bit at this feature in Exploratory Park. Buckets, shovels and more are available to help them build their dream sandcastle.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Steven\u2019s Springs<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Steven’s Springs is a delightful water feature that commemorates the original farmstead of the Fair Park was constructed in Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Head to the south end of Exploratory Park to learn all sorts of gardening tips and tricks from southeastern Wisconsin’s very own Master Gardeners. Plus, get ideas for your garden about native plants that are well-suited for our climate.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Paradise Pond<\/h4><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Paradise Pond<\/h4><\/div>Relax in this tranquil oasis on the east side of Exploratory Park and take in the serene beauty of this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Playground<\/h4><\/div>Do the kids need to burn off a little energy? Let them play on the playground in the heart of Exploratory Park while you rest your feet in a relaxing atmosphere and plan the rest of your day at the Fair.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Sandbox<\/h4><\/div>Let the kids dig in the sand a little bit at this feature in Exploratory Park. Buckets, shovels and more are available to help them build their dream sandcastle.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Steven\u2019s Springs<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Steven’s Springs is a delightful water feature that commemorates the original farmstead of the Fair Park was constructed in Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Relax in this tranquil oasis on the east side of Exploratory Park and take in the serene beauty of this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Playground<\/h4><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Playground<\/h4><\/div>Do the kids need to burn off a little energy? Let them play on the playground in the heart of Exploratory Park while you rest your feet in a relaxing atmosphere and plan the rest of your day at the Fair.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Sandbox<\/h4><\/div>Let the kids dig in the sand a little bit at this feature in Exploratory Park. Buckets, shovels and more are available to help them build their dream sandcastle.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Steven\u2019s Springs<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Steven’s Springs is a delightful water feature that commemorates the original farmstead of the Fair Park was constructed in Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Do the kids need to burn off a little energy? Let them play on the playground in the heart of Exploratory Park while you rest your feet in a relaxing atmosphere and plan the rest of your day at the Fair.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Sandbox<\/h4><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Sandbox<\/h4><\/div>Let the kids dig in the sand a little bit at this feature in Exploratory Park. Buckets, shovels and more are available to help them build their dream sandcastle.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Steven\u2019s Springs<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Steven’s Springs is a delightful water feature that commemorates the original farmstead of the Fair Park was constructed in Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Let the kids dig in the sand a little bit at this feature in Exploratory Park. Buckets, shovels and more are available to help them build their dream sandcastle.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Steven’s Springs is a delightful water feature that commemorates the original farmstead of the Fair Park was constructed in Exploratory Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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