The Wisconsin Legislature has introduced Senate Joint Resolution 62, which proclaims the year 2025 as the 125th Anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System. This resolution highlights the significant contributions of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in providing outdoor recreation, education, and natural resource stewardship over the past 125 years. It recognizes the establishment of Interstate Park in 1900 as the first state park, which marked the beginning of a system that now encompasses over 307,000 acres of public land, including 50 state parks that attract more than 20 million visitors annually.

The resolution also emphasizes the economic impact of the state park system, which generates $11.2 billion in state GDP and supports approximately 97,000 jobs. It encourages Wisconsinites to engage in outdoor activities to promote health and wellness through initiatives like OutWiGo. The resolution commends the efforts of staff, partners, and volunteers who contribute to the preservation and enjoyment of Wisconsin's natural resources, and it calls for a year-long celebration of the state park system's legacy and its importance to recreation and tourism in Wisconsin.