Image above taken by Julie Collins Photography at Cushing Park in Delafield.
Lake Country Family Fun has compiled a list of our followers’ favorite parks and playgrounds in the Lake Country, Waukesha and surrounding areas. These are the best local parks picked by you! If you have a playground that you love that is not listed feel free to comment below or send us a message. We would love to hear where you like to spend your time, and why it is your favorite park near you. Join in on the conversation on Facebook.
My family loves Imagination Station and Fowler Park, as well as Cushing Park in Delafield. However, the Village of Sussex has outdone itself with their new playground at Sussex Village Park. The playground + splash pad is amazing. It’s definitely a must visit! Plus, have you been to Wirth Park lately?? There’s a new playground in Brookfield!
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Best Local Parks and Playgrounds in Waukesha County & Lake COuntry
*REVAMPED & UPGRADED Park & Playground Listing*
Through nothing short of a labor of love for our community, we beefed up, upgraded and fully-loaded our parks and playground guide. You can search by ammenity and get pictures and real parent insight into these parks. I you have any info we don’t (like if dogs are allowed and the bubbler status) just message us! Want us to cover a new park, message us via the contact form in the footer below.
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Wray Park - Brookfield
Address: 1430 Jaclyn Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045 (View Map)
Parking: Parking lot
Restroom: Yes, port-o-potty but it is seasonal.
Dogs Allowed: Unknown
Cost: Free.
Drinking Fountain: No
Playground Surface: Woodchips
Other Amenities:
- ADA friendly
- Baseball Diamond
- Basketball Courts
- Bike Rack
- Picnic Tables (2)
- Pickleball Court
- Playground Equipment
- Pond
- Soccer Field
- Swings
- Tennis Courts
Park Details: Wray Park is at the corner of Mary Lynn and Jaclyn Drives off of Watertown Road. Turn left onto Jaclyn Drive and your in a great neighborhood park with tons of amenities. Our newest playground is here with ADA accessibility and incredibly fun play components for everyone to enjoy. An accessible path connects the parking lot with this playground, our sand playground and the basketball court.
Parents Tips: This park offers a parent’s favorite summertime amenity shade! This park has a unique feature – pickleball courts as of 2021! There are 2 normal swings, 2 toddler and 2 ADA. There is also a climbing net and feature my big kids love and 2 climbable dinosaurs that my little kids love.
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Wirth Park - Brookfield
Address: 2585 North Pilgrim Road, Brookfield (View Map)
Parking: Parking lot
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed:
Cost: Fees for aquatic center
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: Woodschips
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Playground Equipment
- Soccer Field
- Skate Park
- Swings
- Tennis Courts
- Volleyball
Park Details: Wirth Park is a fully developed community park with a community-wide service area providing a variety of natural resource and non-resource oriented facilities and is the premier park for the City of Brookfield offering residents a diverse array of active and passive outdoor recreational opportunities.
Wirth Park has an aquatic center, play equipment, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, volleyball courts, bike paths, nature trail system and more.
Parents Tips: Parking by the playground the lot is smaller but the parking lot by the aquatic center is huge.
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Mitchell Park - Brookfield
Address: 19900 River Road, Brookfield (View Map)
Parking: Parking lot
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed:
Cost: Sharon Wilson events have admission fees
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: Woodchips
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- River
- Swings
Park Details: This 405 acre park, located in the northwestern portion of Brookfield, includes the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts Cultural arts facility, multi-purpose area for large community special events, group picnics, etc. with community pavilion/shelter and other support facilities (i.e. parking lots, restrooms), Elmbrook Little League youth baseball complex with four fields, parking, and restroom/concessions building, play equipment, pet exercise area, archery target area, canoe access areas/piers, sledding hill, cross country ski trails, nature trails, bike paths, greenway trail system trailhead (Beverly Hills Trail) with connection to Waukesha County Fox Brook Park.
Parents Tips: Dog parents love the dog exercise area. Canoe and kayakers can get on the Fox River.
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Cushing Park - Delafield
Address: 600 North Cushing Park Road Delafield, WI 53018 (View Map)
Parking: There is a lot
Restroom: Yes, in a building
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Cost: FREE
Drinking Fountain: Yes
Playground Surface: Mulch, Rubber and Sandpit
Other Amenities: Soccer field, hiking, biking trails
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- Pond/River
- Soccer Field
- Swings
- Trails - hiking/biking
Park Details: Cushing Memorial Park is an 8.8 acre community park. It contains open space, walking and hiking trails, a civil war memorial, picnic facilities, a soccer field, and fishing areas. This park is the location of Fort Cushing Playground, an expansive and very popular play structure. The natural beauty of the Bark River, adjacent wetlands, and mature trees provide a picturesque setting. It also serves as a vital connector hub for trails that connect adjacent neighborhoods to the Veterans Memorial Riverwalk, Lake Country Recreational Trail and the new Cushing road bike path leading to Lapham Park.
Parents Tips: Park is fenced in. Close walk to downtown Delafield (try Wholly Cow for Ice Cream after playing). Pack a lunch, there are picnic tables. Great park for little and bigger kids.
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Fireman's Park - Delafield
Address: (View Map)
Parking: Yes.
Restroom: Yes.
Dogs Allowed: Yes.
Cost: Free
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: Mulch
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Basketball Court
- Bike Rack
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- Swings
Park Details: Firemen’s Park is one of the most popular parks in the city. Its 7.5 acres has full facilities to house large picnic events and baseball/softball leagues/tournaments. It has a variety of children’s play equipment and the City Park System’s only basketball court. Restrooms are available.
Parents Tips: This is a great park for smaller and middle age kids on the playground equipment. Lots of green space. Restrooms are clean.
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Sports Commons - Delafield
Address: Corner of Maple and Silvernail Rd in the town of Delafield (View Map)
Parking: Yes
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed:
Cost: FREE
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: Mulch
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Basketball Courts
- Bike Rack
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- Skate Park
- Soccer Field
- Swings
- Volleyball
Park Details: The Town of Delafield houses 4 park areas for its residents. The biggest of these parks is the Sports Commons, which houses 2 baseball fields, a soccer/lacrosse field, a sand volleyball court, playground equipment, a park pavillon with electricity and outdoor grills, and a skate park. The Land O’ Leagues by the Waukesha YMCA baseball plays here.
Parents Tips: This park has some great sledding areas in the winter. Bring helmets for the skate park which was recently updated (and saved from permanent closure).
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Dicken Park - Nashotah
Address: (View Map)
Parking:
Restroom:
Dogs Allowed:
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: Rubber Mulch
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Basketball Court
- Horseshoes
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- Soccer Field
- Swings
- Volleyball
Park Details: The shelter can be reserved by completing the application found in the application section of the website.
Sports equipment (volleyball, soccer ball, basketball, horse shoes) is available for use at no charge when reserving the shelter with a refundable $50 deposit.
The park has a baseball field, soccer field, basketball court, volleyball net, horseshoe pit, covered shelter with 10 tables, a paved walking path and bathrooms.
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Other Delafield/Nashotah Parks you will love:
- View all of the Delafield parks here on the Visit Delafield’s Parks & Recreation page listing.
- More info on the four town of Delafield Parks can be found here.
- More info on the Nashotah parks can be found here.
- Parks not covered above in detail include: Bostrum Memorial Park, Cedar Valley Park, Del-town Park (sledding), Elmhurst Park and more
Dousman and Eagle Parks & Playgrounds
Cory Park
Address: 140 S Main St, Dousman (View Map)
Parking:
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed:
Playground Surface:
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Playground Equipment
- Basketball Court
- Swings
Park Details: This is a great community park with a large playground area, pavilion with picnic tables, baseball field and more.
Parents Tips: Don’t miss the annual State Frog jumping event here!
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Eagle Village Park
Address: 309 S Parkview Dr, Eagle (View Map)
Parking: Yes
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed:
Playground Surface: Mulch
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Horseshoe pits
- Playground Equipment
- Skate Park
- Swings
Park Details: Very well maintained, nice pavilions, awesome horseshoe pits, decent bathrooms and very nice playground. Lots of play ground equipment, skate park open space baseball field, a nice park for all ages.
Parents Tips: Don’t miss the annual Village Easter Egg hunt. Also Kettle Moraine Days are held here.
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Other Dousman/Eagles Parks you will love:
- Eagle
- Dousman
- Plus, find reasons we love Eagle, WI in this article.
Genesee and Wales Parks & Playgrounds
Genesee Town Park
Address: S42W31800 Depot Road, Genesee Depot (View Map)
Parking:
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Playground Surface: Mulch
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Playground Equipment
- Soccer Field
- Swings
- Tennis Courts
Park Details: This park features, swings, sandbox, play structures, tennis courts, baseball field, soccer fields and restrooms. The park is open from April 1 to November 1 each year. Hours are: April 1 to Memorial Day – 7 am to Sunset, Memorial Day to Labor Day – 7 am to 10 pm, Labor Day to October 31- 7 am to Sunset.
Parents Tips: View this link for town of Genesee Rec maps of this park.
While you are there, visit:
Sunset Park
Address: S30W28452 Sunset Drive (County DE) Waukesha (View Map)
Parking: Yes, large lot
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Playground Surface: Mulch
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Basketball Courts
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- Soccer Field
- Swings
Park Details: Park has soccer fields, playground, shelter, restrooms and is near the Glacier Drumlin trail. It has the same hours as the Genesee Town Park.
Parents Tips: We love the access to the Glacier Drumlin trail from this park.
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Wales Community Park
Address: 500 S Brandybrook Rd, Wales (View Map)
Parking: Yes, multiple lots
Restroom: Yes, may be seasonal
Dogs Allowed:
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: Rubber Mulch chips
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamonds
- Basketball Courts
- Bike Rack
- Disc Golf
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- Soccer Field
- Swings
- Tennis Courts
Park Details: This community park has it all. From an amazing playground for all ages, to soccer fields, to baseball diamonds, to a disc golf course, tennis and more you can’t go wrong.
Parents Tips: The village of Wales runs an amazing recreational soccer program. But register early, it fills ups. Great sledding hill in winter behind the firehouse.
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Centennial Park - Hartland
Address: 701 County Road K
Hartland, WI (View Map)
Parking: Parking lot
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes, but not on the Ice Age Trail
Cost: Free.
Drinking Fountain: Yes
Playground Surface: Woodchips
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Football Stadium
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables(2)
- Playground Equipment
- Soccer Field
- Swings
- Trails
Park Details: Centennial Park is bounded by the Bark River on the west and Highway K to the north. It is the most recent park to be developed. It sports a playground and soccer field, and is the home field for the Lake Country Chiefs football team. The field has bleacher seating and a lighted scoreboard. There is also a baseball diamond with bleachers.
Parents Tips: Keep a close eye on the little ones as there is the Bark River nearby. This is a smaller playground for younger kids with toddler swings and smaller swings. The Ice Age trail runs right to this park (and actually follows the Bark River between this park and Hartbrook Park).
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Hartbrook Park - Hartland
Address: 515 Rae Drive, Hartland, WI (View Map)
Parking: Parking lot right at the park.
Restroom: Yes, to the south of the parking lot.
Dogs Allowed: Yes, but not on the Ice Age Trail
Cost: Free.
Drinking Fountain: Unknown
Playground Surface: Woodchips
Other Ammenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Basketball Court
- Bridge
- Grill
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground Equipment
- Soccer Field
- Swings
- Trails
- Volleyball Court (sand)
Park Details: This Park is located just north of Hartbrook Drive and is bounded by the Bark River on the west and Rae Drive on the east. The Ice Age Trail enters the northwest corner of Hartbrook Park, where a pedestrian bridge crosses the Bark River. The trail continues north on Rae Drive to Centennial Park.
Parents Tips: Keep a close eye on the little ones as there is the Bark River nearby. There is a merry-go-round, swings for big kids and the toddler swings. There are six picnic tables under the picnic shelters. Grab an ice cream at Sweet Dreams after your visit, which is very close. We go to this park a lot when our older son is over at Mathnasium of Lake Country. Lake Country Youth Baseball & Softball plays at this field.
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Nixon Park - Hartland
Address: 175 E Park Ave, Hartland, WI (View Map)
Parking: Parking lot right at the park and on top by the splash pad (limited by the splash pad) Please drive slowly.
Restroom: Yes on top by the splash pad (across street) and in the fine arts building.
Dogs Allowed: Yes on leashes.
Cost: Free.
Drinking Fountain: Yes in the arts building restroom area.
Playground Surface: Woodchips
Other Ammenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Fishing
- Picnic Shelters
- Playground Equipment
- Sand pit
- Soccer Field
- Splash Pad
- Swings
- Tennis Courts (4)
- Trains Go By
- Trails
Park Details: Nixon park is home to the Hartland Splash Pad, the Hartland Fine Arts Center and the Lake Country Beer Garden on Thursdays through Sundays in the summer months. A pond fed by the Bark River provides fishing. A handicapped accessible pathway winds along the river bank and around the pond. Pathways at the SE corner of the park connect with a path around Mill Place subdivision or a path along Maple Avenue. The Ice Age Trail enters the SW end of Nixon Park and continues north through the park, behind the Hartland Public Library, through the downtown, along the Bark River past the Village of Hartland Fire Dept and Bark River Park to eventually connect with Hartbrook Park. The baseball diamond even has bleachers and dugouts!
Parents Tips: Keep a close eye on the little ones as there is the Bark River nearby. There is a merry-go-round, swings for big kids and the toddler swings. There is playground equipment for younger kids and the older ones! There are picnic tables under each of the four picnic shelters (3 shelters are by the splash pad) and in the beer garden area there are a lot more picnic tables. Head to Nixon Park on the last Wednesday of July every year for the annual Hartland Kids Day event presented by Lake Country Family Fun.
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Ixonia/Watertown Parks & Playgrounds
Harnischfeger Park
Address:W3048 Crawfish Road – Ixonia, WI (View Map)
Parking: Yes.
Restroom: Yes.
Dogs Allowed:
Cost: Fees for camping.
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: woodchips
Other Amenities:
- Basketball Court
- Baseball Field
- Disc Golf
- Grill
- Horseshoes
- Picnic Tables
- Rentable Shelters
- Playground Equipment
- River
- Volleyball
- Swings
- Boat Launch/Rentals
Park Details: A variety of terrain, vegetation and facilities provide park visitors with a multitude of recreational opportunities in a scenic setting. Active and passive recreation abound with a few miles of hiking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing trails, fishing areas, mini-golf course, disc golf course, volleyball courts, basketball court, horseshoe pits, baseball field, playgrounds, an 800’ wetland boardwalk trail and a canoe launch with canoe and kayak rentals available. The park is open year round with limited access to some facilities in winter depending on conditions.
Parents Tips: Worth the drive!
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Riverside Park
Address: 812 Labaree Street, Watertown, WI (View Map)
Parking: Yes
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed:
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: Solid rubber
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- River
- Tennis Courts
Park Details: Located on the Rock River, has tennis courts, baseball diamond, playground and more.
*Lake Country Family Fun readers share mixed reviews on this park. While some list as a favorite of theirs, others relate that this park is in need of major updates/repairs.
Parents Tips: There is a bandshell there and the annual festival, Riverfest, takes place in August each year.
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Menomonee Falls Parks and Playgrounds
Village Park
Address: N87W16749 Garfield Dr, Menomonee Falls (View Map)
Parking:
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed:
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: Rubber Surface
Other Amenities:
- Basketball Courts
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- Swings
- Tennis Courts
- Volleyball
Park Details: This community park was first developed in the 1930s as a Works Progress Administration project. Due to its central location (just south of North Middle School) and variety of features, Village Park had been a popular community gathering space for decades. Features basketball court, pavilian, sand volleyball, tennis, softball field, playground, restrooms and more. See the exciting plans for updates including a splash pad.
Parents Tips: The Greater Menomonee Falls Foundation Farmers Market is held in Village Park on Wednesdays from 2 PM – 6 PM (June thru October).
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Riverside Park
Address: Pilgrim Rd & Menomonee River Pkwy (View Map)
Parking: Yes.
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed:
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface:
Other Amenities:
- ADA friendly
- Baseball Diamond
Park Details: This 10-acre park is home to the Trenary Field baseball facility (home field of Menomonee Falls High School baseball), and it is situated on the north side of the Menomonee River. A paddlesports launch was constructed in the park in 2017. Features include Baseball Diamond, paddle launch, restrooms, picnic area, benches and a parking lot.
Other Menomonee Falls Parks you will love:
- View of all the Menomonee Falls parks here.
- Parks not covered above in detail include: Kiwanis Park, Oakwood Park (ADA), Municipal Park, Rotary Park (bridge over Menomonee River), and more.
Mukwonago Parks & Playgrounds
Town Park
Address: W320S8357 Beulah Road, (View Map)
Parking:
Restroom:
Dogs Allowed: No dogs allowed in town parks.
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface:
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- Soccer Field
- Swings
Park Details: Features
- Electricity
- Picinic Tables
- Soccer Fields
- Baseball Fields
- Playground
- Pavilion
- Pavilion with Indoor Kitchenette
- Horseshoe Pits
- Sand Volleyball Court
Parents Tips: Nice, clean park. Great for rec soccer.
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Field Park
Address: Corner of NN and Hwy 83 Mukwonago (View Map)
Parking:
Restroom: Yes.
Dogs Allowed:
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: woodchips
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Playground Equipment
Park Details: Field Park, located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Highways 83 and NN, is the most widely used park in the Village of Mukwonago.
Highlighted by a 3,000 square feet pavilion, which includes a full kitchen, a baseball diamond and an encompassing walking path surrounded by many large oak trees, it is home to such events as Maxwell Street Days, Mukwonago Summerfeste and Croatian Day Picnic. An 800 square feet open pavilion located near the children’s play area provides shelter from the sun and rain as well as provides relaxation for those enjoying the park. The pavilion is host to many family, friends and business picnics throughout the summer.
The park and pavilions may be rented out on a first-come-first-serve basis starting January 1 of each year.
Parents Tips: Field park is the host of the Summer Farmer’s Marketm, Maxwell Streeet Days and Summerfeste among many other events.
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Other Mukwonago Parks you will love:
- View all Mukonwago Town Parks here.
- View all Mukwonago Village Parks here.
- Parks not covered above in detail include: Lauren Park, Oak Ridge, Indianhead Park (performance stage), Miniwaukan Park (football field), Washington Park, Minor Park and more.
- Find 6 reasons to love Mukwonago here.
Muskego Parks & Playgrounds
Idle Isle Park
Address: (View Map)
Parking: Yes, fee
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed:
Cost: Off-street parking is available. A parking fee is charged at this park. Fee is $1.00, Monday through 5PM Friday and $4.00, 5PM Friday through Sunday. Pay stations at the park will collect parking fees via cash, change or credit cards. All vehicles in the park must pay to visit the park.
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: woodchips
Other Amenities:
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- Lake/Beach
- Swings
Park Details: Acquired in 1969. Large shelter available for shade built in 2006. NEW in 2020, 3 small picnic areas available within the park available for rental seven days a week. Perfect for groups under 50 people. This seven-acre community park contains:
- boat launch (Little Muskego Lake) $7.00 daily launch fee or season pass
- swimming beach
- fishing pier
- picnicking
- portable and indoor seasonal restrooms.
Playground equipment provided on the site accommodates both age group, 2-5 years and 5-12 years.
Parents Tips: A local water ski club provides a water ski show here one evening weekly during the summer.
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Manchester Hill Park
Address: W167S7650 Parkland Dr. (View Map)
Parking: Off-street parking is available.
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed:
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: Mulch
Other Amenities:
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- Pond
- Soccer Field
Park Details: Acquired in 1970 and developed in 1995. Formerly called Parkland Plaza and renamed to honor long-standing Parks and Recreation Board member Richard Manchester. First park adopted under the Adopt-a-Park program. This 15-acre park is located in the north central part of the city. Facilities include:
- soccer fields
- picnic area
- walking trail
- shelter
- small wooded area
Playground equipment provided for ages 2-5 years and 5-12 years.
Parents Tips: A pond on the park’s south end provides ice skating during the winter months.
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Other Muskego Parks you will love:
- View all Muskego Parks here.
- Parks not covered above in detail include: Bluhm Park, Denoon Park, Kurth Park, Moorland Park (has skate park), Park Arthur (sledding and ice skating), Lions Park (has pickleball), Sandhill Park and more.
Valley View Park
Address: 5051 S Sunny Slope Rd, New Berlin (View Map)
Parking: Yes.
Restroom: Yes.
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Drinking Fountain: Yes.
Playground Surface: Woodchips
Other Amenities:
- Archery
- Baseball Diamond
- Basketball Courts
- Picnic Tables & Shelters
- Playground Equipment
- Soap Box Derby Track
- Soccer Field
- Swings
- Tennis Courts
Park Details: Valley View Park encompasses 75 acres. The Small Road entry provides access to an archery range, a lighted sledding hill, and a groomed cross-country ski trail. The disc golf course is also located off of Small Road. Reserved group picnics can be scheduled from May through September. Valley View Park also has two shelters available for rental purposes.
Parents Tips: It is also the location of the New Berlin Soap Box Derby track.
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Malone Park
Address: 16400 W. Al Stigler Parkway, New Berlin, WI (View Map)
Parking:
Restroom:
Dogs Allowed:
Cost:
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface:
Other Amenities:
- ADA friendly
- Baseball Diamond
- Basketball Courts
- Bike Rack
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- Soccer Field
- Swings
- Lighted Tennis
- Lighted Volleyball
Park Details: This 85 acre park includes a newly built playground for children of all abilities. It also includes a baseball diamond, a basketball court, a hiking trail, a horseshoe court, and ice rink, volleyball courts, tennis courts, a picnic shelter, a soccer field, a softball diamond, and more!
Parents Tips: It also is the site of the bicentennial gazebo, which hosts summer concerts and movies in the park. New Berlin’s Fourth of July Festival, which consists of parades, bands, and entertainment for the whole family, has been conducted at Malone Park since 1969.
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Other New Berlin Parks you will love:
- View all New Berlin Parks here.
- Parks not covered above in detail include: Biwer, Buena, Calhoun, Deer Creek, Hickory Grove, Lions Park (community center), Maple Ridge, Regal, Weatherstone, City Center Plaza (ice rink) and more.
Oconomowoc and Okauchee Parks & Playgrounds
View Reasons why we love Oconomowoc here.
Imagination Station /Roosevelt Park
Address: 700 Main St. Oconomowoc (View Map)
Parking: Yes
Restroom: Yes, building
Dogs Allowed: No, not in the fenced in area
Drinking Fountain: Yes
Playground Surface: Rubber
Other Amenities:
- ADA friendly
- Baseball Diamond
- Bike Rack
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- Soccer Field
- Skate Park
- Swings
- Volleyball Courts
Park Details: Oconomowoc’s fully accessible, community-built playground. Children of all abilities and needs can feel at home to play here and even with wheels can access the highest point in the play structure. This playground features rubberized surfacing, recycled plastic composite ramping, therapeutic swings and swinging deck, multi-sensory activity structures, musical and educational components, one entrance/exit safety, and more!
Imagination Station is located in Roosevelt Park, Oconomowoc. The park is adjacent to the Lake Country Trail and has a restroom with family access.
Parents Tips: This is one of the most-loved parks in all Waukesha County, worth the drive!
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Fowler Park
Address: 500 Oakwood Avenue Oconomowoc (View Map)
Parking: Yes, lot is smaller though. Street parking is also available
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes, on leashes.
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: Pea Gravel
Other Amenities:
- ADA fishing pier
- Basketball Half Court
- Picnic Areas
- Playground Equipment
- Lake
- Swings
- Tennis Courts
Park Details: A scenic park set on Fowler Lake, features fishing pier, playground equipment, restrooms, picnic tables, pavilion and more. This is a 10-acre community park located on the eastern shore of Fowler Lake in the north-central portion of the City.
Features, Amenities, and Activities
• Basketball goal
• 2 lighted tennis courts
• 3 picnic areas
• ADA-accessible fishing pier and paved walkway
• Shoreline fishing area
• Boy/girl scout activity building
• Park shelter with restroom facilities
You can reserve the Fowler Park shelter. It can accommodate up to 100 people.
Parents Tips: Don’t miss the moonlight movie series during the summer at this park.
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Riverside Park
Address: 675 Cherry Street Oconomowoc (View Map)
Parking:
Restroom:
Dogs Allowed: Yes, on leashes
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: woodchips
Other Amenities:
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- River
- Swings
Park Details: We love Riverside Park! It has a small, easily manageable playground, and then we walk along the river and over the bridge to look at fish. We also launch our paddleboard here.
Parents Tips: Riverside Park also features a playground structure is designed for 5-12 year old children. There are a total of 23 play events on the play set including many climbing features, slides, a canopy and a new swing set.
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Okauchee Lions Park
Address: N49 W34400 Wisconsin Ave Okauchee (View Map)
Parking: Yes, lot and street
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed: we request no Dogs in the park for safety of all at our community park
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: Rubber
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground Equipment
- Swings
Park Details: The park offers playgrounds for children of various ages, two baseball/softball diamonds, two volleyball courts, and reservations of the Bertrand Family Pavilion (Lion Tom Voell 262-853-2389) and preparation areas. Thank you to the greater Okauchee Community for your generosity and support. The Lions will continue to “Serve” the public. View them on facebook here. Don’t forget to attend Okauchee Lions Days every June!
Parents Tips: The Okauchee Lions Days takes place here every year as do many fun family-friendly events.
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Other Oconomowoc Parks you will love:
- View all Oconomowoc Parks here.
- Parks not covered above in detail include: City Beach (playstructure in the sand), Blain, Chaffee Road, Hictory Creek, Lisbon Road, Veterans, Village Green (German Christmas market spot), Whitman and many more!
Update: the community effort that resulted in the purchase of 517 N Lake Road. The John and Lavinia Rockwell Park, which includes 525 N Lake Road, will be enjoyed by generations to come, thanks to all of you
Kiwanis Village Park - Pewaukee
Address: 325 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee, WI 53072 (View Map)
Parking: Parking lot with 100 spots
Restroom: Yes, in the building April – October.
Dogs Allowed: Yes on leashes.
Cost: Free.
Drinking Fountain: Yes
Playground Surface: Woodchips
Other Amenities:
- ADA Accessible
- Baseball Diamond
- Basketball Court
- Gaga Pits
- Picnic Shelters
- Playground Equipment
- Sand pit
- Soccer Field
- Swings
- Tennis
- Trains Go By
- Volleyball Court (sand)
Park Details: This park was recently updated with new playground equipment in 2019. It has many amenities. It is open 10-10. It has 10 picnic tables. You can rent out the shelter which seats 175. This park has 22 acres of recreation.
Parents Tips: This park is a great one to watch trains go by safely! The Beergo often holds events at this park. We have attended a few movie nights here as well. My kids (ages 3-10) love this park because they all have things to do! This park is home to the annual Community Cars Cookout event. In winter of 2021 there was an ice rink at this park.
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Balmer Park - Pewaukee
Address: N44 W23875 Lindsay Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072 (View Map)
Parking: 50+ spots
Restroom: Yes, seasonal
Dogs Allowed:
Cost: Free.
Drinking Fountain: Yes
Playground Surface: Woodchips
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Picnic Shelters
- Playground Equipment
- Sand pit
- Swings
- Tennis Court
- Volleyball
Park Details: Park is open 10 to 10. Many local youth sports teams play on the pristine baseball diamonds!
Parents Tips: Not all playgrounds have shade, but this one does with a tree line nearby!
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Nettesheim Village Park - Pewaukee
Address: N26W27495 Prospect Ave, Pewaukee, WI 53072 (View Map)
Parking: There is a lot with 50+ spots and parking in the park on the road
Restroom: Yes, in the building.
Dogs Allowed:
Cost: Free.
Drinking Fountain: Yes
Playground Surface: Woodchips
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Basketball Court
- Picnic Shelters
- Playground Equipment
- Soccer Field
- Swings
- Tennis Courts
- Trail
- Volleyball (sand) Courts
Park Details: This park is open 10-10. This park is 12 acres and is home to the United Way Born Learning Trail. You can rent the building (which is heated) .
Parents Tips: This park has a lot of space for so much fun. The Beergo visits from time to time. There are gaga pits, a covered picnic shelter with tables and so much more! New playground equipment was added in 2019.
Opie Village Park - Pewaukee
Address: West Ave, Pewaukee, WI 53072 (View Map)
Parking: A few spots
Restroom: portable/seasonal
Dogs Allowed: Yes on leashes.
Cost: Free.
Drinking Fountain: No.
Playground Surface: Woodchips
Other Ammenities:
- Basketball Court
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- Swings
Park Details: New playground structure in 2021!
Parents Tips: This park was a little difficult to find and a little smaller than I expected, but it’s definitely a neat find and it won’t be too busy!
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Lakefront Park - Pewaukee
Address: 222 W Wisconsin Ave, Pewaukee, WI 53072 (View Map)
Parking: Additional parking for the beach, Lakefront Park or Laimon Family Lakeside Park can be found at Koepp Park (201 Oakton Avenue).
Restroom:
Dogs Allowed: No animals are permitted in the park
Cost: Free.
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: N/A
Other Ammenities:
- Beach
- Boat Launch
- Fishing
- Picnic Shelters
- Sand
- Trains Go By
Park Details: The beach area shall be open for use between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. No one is permitted within the beach area outside of these hours. When no lifeguard is present, swimming will be at the risk of the swimmer. There is a shelter area.
Parents Tips: Pewaukee Beach is Waukesha County’s only FREE beach! Check on the status of the water quality before heading out as sometimes the beach is closed. There are many great shops/restaurants. No fishing permitted in swim areas, but there is a dock for fishing and other areas to fish. No water toys allowed. Lifeguard on duty (except early/late season). Waterfront Wednesdays and Taste of Lake Country have their homes at this park!
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Sports Complex - Pewaukee
Address:N45W23440 Lindsay Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072 (View Map)
Parking: Tons – for 550+
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes on leashes.
Cost: Free.
Drinking Fountain: Yes
Playground Surface:
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Picnic Shelters
- Soccer Field
Park Details: Located on Lindsay Road between Hwy 164 and Hwy 74, approximately a mile north of Capitol Drive (across the street and just East of Balmer Park).
They are currently fundraising for an all-inclusive playground and splash pad to be built here! Click here to find out more.
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Other Pewaukee Parks you will love:
View all Pewaukee Parks here. Not featured above: South Park, Springdale, Wagner, Liberty, Laimon Family, HK Koepp Riverside, Peffer, Simmons Woods and Valley Forge.
Armory Park - Sussex
Address: W239N5730 Maple Avenue
Sussex, 53089 (View Map)
Parking: Multiple Parking lots.
Restroom: Yes, near the baseball diamonds, but may be locked. There is also multiple port-o-potties by the soccer fields.
Dogs Allowed: Yes, leashed.
Cost: Free.
Drinking Fountain: Yes
Playground Surface: Woodchips
Other Ammenities:
- Baseball Diamonds
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground Equipment
- Rental Opportunities
- Soccer Fields
- Swings
- Trails
- Volleyball
Park Details: This park is a village of Sussex park. Armory Park is a 28 acre regional park adjacent to the Wisconsin Army National Guard located on the east side of Maple Avenue, south of Clover Drive. Access to the park is by driveway off of Maple Avenue and there is plenty of parking for visitors.
Parents Tips: You will find many youth soccer and baseball games played at this park. Park is a super quick drive from Meijer and the new Kwik trip on 164 and Lisbon as well as close to the Lake Country Burn Boot Camp location. You can find a FREE ice rink here in the winter time. There is one small ramp for bike or skateboard, but not a full skate park. The swings are both toddler and normal size.
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The Grove at Village Park - Sussex
Address: W244N6260 Weaver Dr, Sussex, WI 53089 (View Map)
Parking: Lots with a lot of space.
Restroom: Yes, in the building.
Dogs Allowed:
Cost: Free.
Drinking Fountain: Yes
Playground Surface: Solid Rubber
Other Amenities:
- Basketball
- Picnic Shelter
- Pickleball
- Playground Equipment
- Rental Opportunities
- Splash Pad
- Swings
- Trails
Park Details: The Grove at Village Park features a splash pad, pavilion, inclusive playground, and multi-sport courts. The pavilion is available to rent.
Parents Tips: The 5,200-square-foot inclusive splash pad features three different areas of play: active, family and toddler. The family area contains a 20-foot-tall dumping feature, water arches, team sprays, and spiraling water feature. The active area has water cannons, fountains, additional water arches and team sprays. The toddler area has water jellies, water journey play, and a rotating spray feature. It is open the Friday before Memorial Day – Labor Day (weather permitting) from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or dusk.
The 14,000-square-foot inclusive playground includes tall towers, climbing structures, slides, and opportunities for communal play. Additional features include a 4-foot grade change that lends itself to hill slides and hill play. Two 12-foot towers with climbing features and twisting, tunnel slides make a statement as you enter Village Park. Other notable features are: at-grade spinner, accessible teeter-totter, accessible zip line, swing set, and a playhouse intended for 2–5 year olds.
Village Park - Sussex
Address: W244N6260 Weaver Dr, Sussex, WI 53089 (View Map)
Parking: Lots with a lot of space.
Restroom: Yes, in the building.
Dogs Allowed:
Cost: Free.
Drinking Fountain: Yes
Playground Surface: Solid Rubber
Other Amenities:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Disc Golf
- Picnic Shelter
- Pickleball
- Playground Equipment
- Rental Opportunities
- Splash Pad
- Swings
- Tennis
- Trails
- Volleyball
Park Details: Village Park is a 75 acre regional park located off of Main Street on the western edge of the Village. Access to the park is by way of Weaver Drive from Main Street with parking located near the lighted Ball Diamond. The Park is home to Disc Golf, The Grove and a variety of amenities to serve the recreational needs of our community.
Parents Tips: This is a great sledding hill and the village hosts a party every year for sledding.
Madeline Park Train Depot- Sussex
Address: W232N6527 Waukesha Ave, Sussex, WI 53089 (View Map)
Parking: Small lot and street parking.
Restroom: Yes, back side of the train depot building.
Dogs Allowed: Yes, leashed.
Cost: Free.
Drinking Fountain: Yes
Playground Surface: Solid Rubber surface
Other Ammenities:
- Playground Equipment
- Rental Opportunities
- Swings
- Trails
- Trains go by
Park Details: Madeline Park Train Depot is a 7-acre neighborhood park located on the northeast edge of the Stonefield subdivision on Waukesha Avenue, south of the Union Pacific Railroad line. Located on the Waukesha County Bug Line Trail, Madeline Park serves as a trailhead, with an accessible bathroom and drinking fountain, rental space, train-themed playground and bike-fixing station.
Parents Tips: You can rent the train depot for a party or event. The park is a super quick drive from Meijer and the new Kwik trip on 164 and Lisbon as well as close to the Lake Country Burn Boot Camp location. Loca Latte is a great coffee shop and is in walking distance. There are two normal swings, one toddler and one accessible swing. The bike fixing station is a hit for those on the Bug Line. If you have a train loving kid, they will love it here with the train-themed equipment, old depot and trains go by!
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Weyer Park - Sussex
Address: N64W23760 Main Street
Sussex, WI 53089 (View Map)
Parking: Yes, large civic center lot
Restroom: Yes, in the library or civic center.
Dogs Allowed: Not allowed in the play area.
Cost: Free.
Drinking Fountain: Yes
Playground Surface: Solid rubber surface
Other Ammenities:
- Bridge
- Picnic Tables (2)
- Playground Equipment
- Swings
Park Details: Weyer Park is a 7 acre park in the center of Sussex. It is located on the Civic Center Campus, north of the Civic Center Building with the park boundaries being lot lines of single family homes, Old Mill Lane and Sussex Creek. Access to the park is by walking path, with parking in the parking lot of the Civic Center Campus.
Parents Tips: This park is a great trip for hitting up a park and library in one. The Pauline Haas library is just across the parking lot. That’s why many refer to this park as the “library” park. This park offers two sets of playground equipment right next to each other so kids of all ages have age appropriate options. There are swings including a double swing (face to face). A neat bridge takes you over the river to an open field.
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Lisbon Community
Address: N78W26970 Bartlett Parkway, Lisbon (View Map)
Parking: Yes.
Restroom: Yes.
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: Woodchip
Other Amenities:
- ADA friendly
- Baseball Diamond
- Fishing
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- Tennis Courts
- trails
Park Details: Features: A baseball diamond, playground, picnic tables, a pavilion, restrooms, hiking and more.
Parents Tips: Great ice skating rink in the wintertime.
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Other Sussex/Lisbon Parks you will love:
View all Sussex Village parks here. Not featured above include: Butler Nature Preserve, the Civic Center (ice skating), Coldwater Creek Park, Cooling’s Meadow, Grogan Park, Mapleway (sand pit), Melinda Weaver, Pride’s Crossing, Ridgeview, Spring Green, and Stonewood Estates.
View all of the Lisbon parks here. Not featured above include Fred Keller, Lisbon Oaks and more.
Waukesha Parks & Playgrounds
Read 6 Reasons why we love Waukesha here.
BUCHNER Park
Address: 231 Oakland Ave Waukesha (View Map)
Parking: Yes, street
Restroom: Yes and locker rooms for pool building
Dogs Allowed:
Cost: See rates on website for pool
Drinking Fountain: Yes
Playground Surface:
Other Amenities:
- Baseball Diamond
- Basketball Courts
- Park Shelter
- Playground Equipment
- Pool
- Swings
- Tennis Courts
- Volleyball
Park Details: This is one of the most intensely developed parks on Waukesha’s east side. The principal attraction is a large outdoor pool and support facility. In addition, the park contains tennis courts with lights (6) and a softball diamond/football field with lights, a sand volleyball court, playground equipment, a park shelter, ice skating rink with lights, park lights, and interior paths. See Buchner Park in our Pool Guide.
Parents Tips: Such a fun pool and park!
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Frame Park
Address: 701 E Moreland Blvd, Waukesha (View Map)
Parking: Yes
Restroom: Yes
Dogs Allowed:
Drinking Fountain: Yes
Playground Surface: Solid Rubber
Other Amenities:
- ADA friendly
- Baseball Diamond
- Picnic Shelters
- Playground Equipment
- River
- Swings
Park Details: We love the new accessible playground!! Park facilities include a fenced baseball diamond with lights, playground equipment areas (2), picnic shelter, formal garden area, separate paths for walking and biking, restrooms (3), park lights, and parking lots. In addition, a boat ramp on the south end of the park provides limited access to the Fox River. This is a beautiful park that overlooks the Fox River and if you have a train lover, you’re likely to see and hear a train go by while playing there.
Parents Tips: To maximize your time, schedule a Woodmans pick up for groceries when you head to this park and get lots done after having fun!
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Lowell Park
Address: 2201 Michigan Ave, Waukesha (View Map)
Parking: Yes at the school
Restroom:
Dogs Allowed:
Cost: Tobaggan run fees
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: Rubber
Other Amenities:
- Basketball Courts
- Pickleball Court
- Playground Equipment
- Tennis Courts
Park Details: Lowell Park is located on the west side of Waukesha. The site features numerous slopes that are conducive to winter sports activities. Open play field areas are extensive. A portion of the park’s hilltop is a natural wooded area. Existing facilities include tennis courts (10) with lights (8), park shelter (also serves as a warming house), a softball diamond, parking lots, wooden toboggan runs (2), soccer fields, sledding/snowboarding hills, and ice skating rink. At the Lowell elementary school, there is a playground, parking lot and basketball court.
Parents Tips: Great park for winter activities. Enjoy activities during the Winter Waukesha Janboree.
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Cutler Park
Address: 321 Wisconsin Ave Waukesha (View Map)
Parking: Yes, by the library and street parking
Restroom:
Dogs Allowed:
Drinking Fountain:
Playground Surface: Rubber
Other Amenities:
- Playground Equipment
- Swings
Park Details: Cutler Park is a Born Learning Trail. Born Learning is an innovative public engagement campaign that helps parents, caregivers and communities create quality early learning opportunities for young children. A Born Learning Trail contains 10 interactive signs with activities for adults to engage in with young children to turn an outdoor trip into a fun learning experience.
Parents Tips: Make a trip to the Waukesh Library while you are there.
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Other Waukesha Parks you will love:
- View all Waukesha Parks here.
- Not featured above: Banting (pickleball), Bethesda, David’s, Foxriver North and South, Grandview, Greenway Terrace, Heritage Hills, Heyer, Horeb Springs (pool), and many more!
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This is very helpful! Would you suggest one park over the others for a one year old? Any other activities that we could do this summer with her? She currently is not walking.
Hi Randi! Imagination Station has a rubber-matting type ground versus woodchips like Fowler Park or Cushing Park. They also have fun swings for your little one and yourself to go on in the separated younger child area.
Please check out these other great links for summer fun with your little one: https://lakecountryfamilyfun.com/77-things-to-do-this-summer-waukesha-county-milwaukee/
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Looking for a few places to take a very active 2 year old too.
Hi William! At this time of year, Imagination Station at Roosevelt Park in Oconomowoc is a great place for an active toddler. It has rubber matted ground, so mud is not an issue. With the dew, you may want to bring a towel to wipe any slides/swings off, but it’s a fan favorite for so many in the area!