Welcome to Beaver Dam

The City of Beaver Dam is located on the south edge of Beaver Dam Lake, known for its excellent game and pan fishing, as well as boating and water-skiing. The city maintains nineteen parks, among which are several with fishing piers and boat ramps. Picnic facilities for the general public are plentiful, as well as shoreline areas to enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons. Seasonal activities abound for Beaver Dam residents, including two racetracks both located east of the city. The Parks and Recreation Department plans and conducts a comprehensive year-round program of activities in swimming and tennis instruction, day camps and playground activities, ice skating rinks, and volleyball, softball and basketball leagues.