We know that Wisconsinites have fun outdoors in every season and many of you are asking:
What can we do outside or in the outdoors?
Summer is a fan favorite in Wisconsin, especially when it feels like winter for 6+ months. Are you heading outside into the outdoors this summer? We are! You’ll find us out and about as much as possible. I love the feeling of heat and sunshine on my skin. There are LOTS of things to do outside in the summer in Waukesha County and Lake Country. Being outdoors is a great thing for parents and kids alike, and we are here to help you to find more fun ideas on how to get outdoors. One thing we can count on is that:
NATURE IS ALWAYS OPEN!
We hope that this guide inspires you to get outside as much as possible this fall and enjoy nature, the outdoors, family, and this beautiful area we live in.
We've put together the ultimate guide to an outdoor SUMMER with 10 ideas for outside fun for 2025
If you are looking for family fun this summer there are tons of ways to enjoy water to enjoy so look no further. We’ve compiled a list of Lake Country Beaches for your reference. Enjoy and share your pictures with us. If pools are more your thing, you’ll find those here, too. Click or tap on the image for the 12 LAKE COUNTRY BEACHES guide to Waukesha County:
Summer is upon us, and it’s a great time to get out and enjoy all of the plentiful lakes that make Lake Country so special. Did you know that there are over 140 lakes in Waukesha County? They’re all listed in our Lakes of Lake Country Guide. Check them all out here and find your perfect place to play!
If you are ready to venture out and try some new trails, we’ve got you covered with this guide. Waukesha County boasts many awesome places to bike, so we hope you’ll love this guide, continue biking, and continue finding the POSITIVE in every situation. The biking guide is brought to us thanks to our friends at Sherpers in downtown Oconomowoc, Hales Corners, and Port Washington. Find 8 biking trails by clicking or tapping on the image below:
Nothing says summer in Wisconsin like a park date or picnic! Do you have a favorite local park or playground? We have 45! Skim our list and try a new park with your family this summer. Don’t forget about the City of Waukesha’s Playground Passport. Tap through to the Guide, then tap through to Waukesha for more info! Plus, check out the new playground at Wirth Park in Brookfield!
Find 45 Local Parks and Playgrounds in and around Waukesha County by clicking on the image below:
Looking to go and play at one of the Waukesha County Parks System’s parks? There are plenty of options to have some family fun throughout the county especially in Summer. This is a listing of the Waukesha County Parks. Plus, if you click on the names of each park, you will find our guest contributor, Jann’s family’s experience with visiting each park in one year.
We love their beaches in the summer!
For the guide to our Waukesha County parks, click or tap the image below:
Need help finding golf activities? We’ve compiled all of the golf resources in the area into one handy guide so you don’t have to go search, we’ve done that for you! Click the image below for a list of courses that will make for a day of sunshine and fun.
Camping is a great way to get your fill of fresh air and nothing says summer like a campfire and the great outdoors. It makes for family memories that will stick. You can camp right in your backyard, head to a local county park, or road trip through Wisconsin at awesome campgrounds.
Read our Camping Guide Series:
Looking for a sweet and sunny family outing? Head to local farms for berry and sunflower picking fun! Spend quality time together while harvesting nature’s bounty. Check out our guides for the best spots:
Welp, there are 10 things we encourage you to do OUTDOORS this SUMMER in Wisconsin. Hope you get out and enjoy. Tag us in your outdoor fun photos at our IG handle @lakecountryfamilyfun and we would love to feature YOUR outdoor Fall fun!
Love all the ideas for outdoor fun! Love that you do it for each season as well!