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:
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
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Vehicle Daily Permit $6
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Daily Bus (11+ passengers) Permit $25
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Annual Membership (Under Age 60) $35
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Annual Membership (Under Age 60) - Two Vehicles $55
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Annual Senior Membership (Age 60+) $17
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Annual Senior Membership (Age 60+) - Two Vehicles $29
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Annual Disabled Vet Membership $17
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Annual Disabled Vet Membership - Two Vehicles $29
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ryan Park – W262N4656 Ryan St, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Park Hours: Sunrise to 10:00 pm (Year-Round)
- Trails
- Geocaching
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
EBLE ICE ARENA PARK – 19400 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield, WI 53045
- Indoor Ice Arena
NAGA-WAUKEE ICE ARENA PARK – 2699 Golf Road, Delafield, WI 53018.
- Indoor 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:
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:
- Picnic Areas
Minooka – Waukesha 5 picnic areas
Mukwonago Park- Mukwonago 4 picnic areas
Fox River Park – Waukesha 3 picnic areas
Fox Brook Park- Brookfield 1 Picnic Area
Muskego Park – Muskego 5 picnic areas
Menomonee Park – Menomonee Falls 2 picnic areas
Naga-Waukee Park – Hartland 5 picnic areas
Nashotah Park – Nashotah 2 picnic areas
- Versatile Venues
- Beach Houses (January-March / November – December 10-midnight)
- Lodges
- Camp Pow Wow | Menomonee Park
- Fox Brook Lodge | Fox Brook Park in Brookfield
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!
Biking Guide to Waukesha County
Includes some County Park locations.
Camping Guide
Includes many County Park Camping locations.
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