DANE COUNTY, Wis. (WMTV) -- Dane County is kick-starting the summer by launching "Five Free Weekends of Park Fun."

Officials said the goal of the program is to highlight the parks Dane County has to offer.

The first event will be held Saturday, June 4 beginning with free disc golf and bike trail riding. Bicyclists will be able to ride state trails without a permit.

On June 11, lake access will be free in all the Dane County parks such as Babcock County Park and Goodland County Park.

Saturday, June 18 will celebrate Dane County's dog parks by waiving charges on that day. Dane County will also highlight their mountain biking facilities on June 25.

Finally, July 2 will wrap up the events with Tenney Lock Day to mark the start of the 4th of July holiday weekend.

Copyright: WMTV 2016

Five Free Weekends of Park Fun: June 4, 2016 - Disc Golf & State Trail Access June 11, 2016 - Lake Access June 18, 2016 - Dog Parks June 25, 2016 - Mountain Biking July 2, 2016 - Tenney Lock Day