Weekend Guide Waukesha County Parks Tour - Naga-Waukee Park

Waukesha County Parks Fun!

Looking to go and play at a park in Waukesha County?  There are plenty of options to have some family fun throughout the county.  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.

In this guide, you will find information on the Waukesha County Parks system information for:

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2023 Waukesha County Park entrance Fees

Waukesha County Parks is a natural resources-based system with diverse landscapes, high quality natural areas, a variety of trails, and beautiful lakes, ponds, and waterways. Fee-based parks and lake access sites require a daily permit or annual membership for access and are enforced by a vehicle license plate scanner. Park entrance huts are not staffed. Patrons can purchase daily permits or annual memberships online before or after their visit. Pay within 5 days to avoid a violation notice. Learn more: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/ParkEntry

Buy In-Person:
Retzer Nature Center –
S14W28167 Madison Street
Waukesha County Parks Main Office in the Waukesha County Courthouse –
515 W. Moreland Blvd., Room AC 260, Waukesha

List of the Waukesha County Parks

FOX BROOK PARK –  2925 North Barker Road, Brookfield, WI 53045 
Park Hours: Sunrise to 10:00 pm (Year-Round), Beach: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (Daily) during summer.
Lifeguarded staffed beach opens on June 1 at 11:00 am. See the beach guide for beach information.

  • Beach Swimming
  • Pedal Boating
  • Trails
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Dog Swim Area
  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Geocaching

Fox Brook Park Waukesha County Parks

Read guest author, Jann Fujimoto’s review of this park here: https://lakecountryfamilyfun.com/waukesha-county-parks-tour-fox-brook-park/

FOX RIVER PARK –  W264 S4500 River Road, Waukesha, WI 53189  
Park Hours: Open from Sunrise until 10:00 pm year round

  • Volleyball Courts
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Canoe Launch
  • Natural Play Area
  • Trails
  • Geocaching
  • Fishing
  • Playground

Read guest author, Jann Fujimoto’s review of this park here: https://lakecountryfamilyfun.com/waukesha-county-park-tour-fox-river-park/

Menomonee Park – W220 N7884 Townline Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Park Hours: Sunrise to 10:00 pm (Year-Round), Beach: 11 am – 7 pm (Daily) during summer. 
See the beach guide for beach information.

  • Swimming
  • Camping
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Archery
  • Nature Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Sledding Hills
  • TrailsBiking
  • Playground
  • Geocaching

Read guest author, Jann Fujimoto’s review of this park here: https://lakecountryfamilyfun.com/waukesha-county-parks-tour/

MINOOKA PARK – 1927 E. Sunset Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186
Park Hours: Sunrise to 10:00 pm (Year-Round),
See the beach guide for beach information.

  • Swimming
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Sledding Hills
  • Geocaching
  • Fishing
  • Trails
  • Mountain Biking Trails
Read guest author, Jann Fujimoto’s review of this park here:  https://lakecountryfamilyfun.com/waukesha-county-parks-tour-minooka-park/

MUKWONAGO PARK –  S100W31900 County Hwy LO, Mukwonago, WI 53149
Park Hours: Sunrise to 10:00 pm (Year-Round),
See the beach guide for beach information.

  • Swimming
  • Sledding Hill
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Biking
  • Trails
  • Geocaching
  • Fishing
  • Camping

Waukesha County Park Tour - Mukwonago Park Lake Country Family Fun

Read guest author, Jann Fujimoto’s review of this park here:  https://lakecountryfamilyfun.com/waukesha-county-park-tour-mukwonago-park/

MUSKEGO PARK – S83 W20370 Janesville Rd, Muskego, WI 53150
Park Hours: Sunrise to 10:00 pm (Year-Round), Beach: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (Daily) during Summer. 
See the beach guide for beach information.

  • Swimming
  • Horseshoes
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Geocaching
  • Trails
  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Camping

Read about Jann’s review of Muskego County Park here.
Waukesha County Park Tour - Muskego Park Lake Country Family Fun

NAGA-WAUKEE PARK –  651 State Hwy 83, Hartland, WI 53029
Park Hours: Sunrise to 10:00 pm (Year-Round), Beach: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (Daily) during Summer. 
See the beach guide for beach information.

  • Swimming
  • Camping
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Lake Access
  • Geocaching
  • Trails
  • Biking
  • Golfing
  • Play area
  • Fishing

Weekend Guide Waukesha County Parks Tour - Naga-Waukee Park

Read guest author, Jann Fujimoto’s review of this park here: https://lakecountryfamilyfun.com/waukesha-county-parks-tour-naga-waukee-park/

NASHOTAH PARK – W330 N5113 County Hwy C, Nashotah, WI 53058
Park Hours: Sunrise to 10:00 pm (Year-Round)

  • Trails
  • Sledding Hills
  • Fishing
  • Geocaching
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Dog Park
  • Horseshoes
Read guest author, Jann Fujimoto’s review of this park here:  https://lakecountryfamilyfun.com/waukesha-county-parks-tour-nashotah-park/

Ryan Park  – W262N4656 Ryan St, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Park Hours: Sunrise to 10:00 pm (Year-Round)

  • Trails
  • Geocaching
Read guest author, Jann Fujimoto’s review of this park here: https://lakecountryfamilyfun.com/waukesha-county-park-ryan-park/

RETZER NATURE CENTER –  S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukesha, WI 53188
Park Hours: Grounds: Sunrise to 10:00 pm, Visitor Center: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (closed some holidays)

  • Nature Exhibits
  • Planetarium
  • Trails
  • Learning Center
Read guest author, Jann Fujimoto’s review of this park here: https://lakecountryfamilyfun.com/waukesha-county-parks-tour-retzer-nature-center/

EBLE ICE ARENA PARK – 19400 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield, WI 53045

  • Indoor Ice Arena
Read guest author, Jann Fujimoto’s review of this park here: https://lakecountryfamilyfun.com/waukesha-county-park-tour-naga-waukee-park-ice-arena/

NAGA-WAUKEE ICE ARENA PARK – 2699 Golf Road, Delafield, WI 53018.

  • Indoor Ice Arena
Read guest author, Jann Fujimoto’s review of this park here: https://lakecountryfamilyfun.com/waukesha-county-park-tour-naga-waukee-park-ice-arena/

EBLE PARK GARDENS – 19400 Bluemound Road, Brookfield

  • The Gardens at Eble Park are open to the public as demonstration gardens to teach and showcase a variety of horticultural principles and practices. Visitors can browse a wide range of perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, grasses, and shrubs.

  • There is no daily permit or annual membership required for the Eble Park Gardens.

Waukesha County CAMPING

Waukesha County Park System offers rustic camping April 1 – October 31. Online reservations are available 365 days in advance.  Four park locations offer both Family and Group style camping including Menomonee, Mukwonago, Muskego and Naga-Waukee. Details on camping, rates and reservations here.

Note: Camping is offered from April 1 – October 31. Family and Group Campgrounds are OPEN! Reserve online.

Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring with a grill.  There are electric sites available at Mukwonago Park and Muskego Park. Plan to bring a 50ft cord to reach the pedestal. Mukwonago Park offers 2 hammock sites. There are no water hook ups or dumping stations available in the parks.

Waukesha County Biking Trails

Over 35 miles of paved recreational trails offer unique and scenic experiences for all! Minooka Park also hosts one of the best mountain bike trails in Wisconsin!

View biking trail maps and info:

Bike Trail Guide to Lake COuntry

Waukesha County Lake Access

Waukesha County Park System offers five lake access sites. Fee-based lake access sites require a daily permit or annual membership for access and are enforced by a vehicle license plate scanner. Sites do not have pay tanks. Patrons can purchase daily permits or annual memberships online before or after their visit. Pay within 5 days of visit to avoid a violations notice.

  • Nagawicka Lake 
  • Pewaukee Lake 
  • Nemahbin Lake
  • School Section Lake
  • Ashippun Lake (No fee required)

Learn More: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/landandparks/park-system/boating

 

Buy In-Person:
Retzer Nature Center –
 S14W28167 Madison Street
Waukesha County Parks Main Office in the Waukesha County Courthouse –
 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Room AC 260, Waukesha

Waukesha County Golf

Golf at a Waukesha County Golf Course:

  • Naga-Waukee War Memorial Golf Course in Pewaukee – 18 Holes
  • Moor Downs Golf Course in Waukesha – 9 Holes

Tee time reservations are open now. You may book a tee time at www.golfwaukeshacounty.com or by calling clubhouses during regular business hours.

 See also the Waukesha County Golf Guide here

Waukesha County Facility Rentals

Check out the Rental Guide here: https://issuu.com/waukeshacountyparks/docs/2023_waukesha_county_parks_rental_guide

Waukesha County Park System offers various types of rentals including:

Waukesha County Parks Events

Waukesha County Parks brings lot of great events throughout the year. Here are some coming up, click here.

Environmental Activity Guide – CLICK HERE

 

Waukesha County Golf Guide

View all things GOLF in Waukesha County in this awesome guide sponsored by the Club at Lac La Belle!

Weekend Guide Biking in Lake Country Bike Trails

Biking Guide to Waukesha County

Includes some County Park locations.

Camping in Waukesha County

Camping Guide

Includes many County Park Camping locations.

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