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:
Note on COVID-19: Head to the Waukesha County Park System Alerts pages for the most up-to-date information on the COVID-19 response! Currently they have parks open and some facilities closed. Some trails and parks are having maintenance done during the week of April 20, 2020.
2020 Waukesha County Park entrance Fees
You can purchase your 2020 annual sticker at any of the eight park entrances or park offices:
Retzer Nature Center – S14W28167 Madison Street,Waukesha
Eble Park Ice Arena – 19400 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield
Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena – 2699 Golf Road, Delafield
Parks and Land Use Department – 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Room AC 230, Waukesha
or
ONLINE!
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. However, the beach will transition to a ‘Swim At Your Own Risk’ beach on August 15 through September 2.
- 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.
Lifeguarded staffed beach opens on June 1 at 11:00 am. However, the beach will transition to a ‘Swim At Your Own Risk’ beach on August 15 through September 30.
- 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),
2019 beach season starts May 24, open from sunrise to sunset. Swim at your own risk through September 30.
- 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),
2019 beach season starts May 24, open from sunrise to sunset. Swim at your own risk through September 30.
- 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.
2019 beach season starts May 24, open from sunrise to sunset. Swim at your own risk through September 30.
- 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.
2019 beach season starts May 24, open from sunrise to sunset. Swim at your own risk through September 30.
- 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
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
Waukesha County CAMPING
Waukesha County Park System offers rustic camping April through the first weekend of November. Online reservations are available starting January 1 for each camping season. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring with grill. There are no hook ups for electricity or water and no dumping station available. Four of our park locations offer both Family and Group style camping including Menomonee, Mukwonago, Muskego and Naga-Waukee. Details on camping, rates and reservations here.
Note: Family and Group Campgrounds will open May 26, 2020
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
Daily Permits Available at:
- Nagawicka Lake I
- Pewaukee Lake I
- Nemahbin Lake
- School Section
2020 Annual Lake Access Sticker available ONLINE!
Ashippun Lake: No Fee
Waukesha County Golf
Golf at a Waukesha County Golf Course including Moor Downs, Naga-waukee and Wanaki.
Tee time reservations are open now. You may book a tee time at www.golfwaukeshacounty.com or by calling clubhouses during regular business hours.
Waukesha County Golf would like to inform our customers about our plan and procedures as they continue to operate our Golf Courses, while staying in compliance with all rules and regulations set forth by the State of Wisconsin and the Department of Health Services.
It is very important that all golfers read and understand these rules and regulations. Please review them prior to your visit at: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/…/…/golf/golfcovid19response/
See also the Waukesha County Golf Guide here.
Waukesha County Rentals
Waukesha County Park System offers various types of rentals including:
- Picnic Shelters
- Indoor Meeting Room
- Beach House November – March, Day Use only
- 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 in 2020:
- STAY TUNED MANY 2020 EVENTS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19.
Waukesha County Golf Guide
View all things GOLF in Waukesha County in this awesome guide sponsored by the Club at Lac La Belle opening this June!
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