Waukesha & Pewaukee
Other Things To Do - Outdoor Recreation
Warm weather ensures amenities at Waukesha parks are fully available, from the sandy swimming beaches to the groomed trails for hiking, biking and rollerblading or a championship golf course. Other Waukesha outdoor activities include fishing for trout, bass, crappies and other varieties at every park. Pewaukee outdoor activities are most popular at Pewaukee Lake, where visitors enjoy fishing, boating and swimming. Pewaukee Muskie fishing is the best in southeastern Wisconsin and can be done with the expertise of a fishing guide.
Fox Brook Park
2925 N Barker Rd
Brookfield • 262-548-7801
Play in the 25-acre lake by pedal boating, scuba diving, fishing or swimming off the spacious beach with beach house and concessions. Other activites include walking, biking or rollerblading along the one mile paved trail. www.waukeshacountyparks.com
Mon - Sun: Sunrise to 10pm
Fox River Park
W264 S4500 River Rd
Waukesha • 262-970-6690
Enjoy the paved and wooded trails which wind through the park and along the Fox River by walking, biking, hiking and rollerblading. www.waukeshacountyparks.com
Mon - Sun: Sunrise to 10pm
Lapham Peak Unit
W329 N846 Cty Hwy C
Delafield • 262-646-3025
Climb atop an observation tower or follow trails that wind through wooded hills and open meadows. Also available are 17.2 miles of cross country ski trails, including 2.5 miles of lighted trails for night skiing. www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks
Mon - Sun: 6am-11pm
Menomonee Park
W220 N7884 Townline Rd
Menomonee Falls • 262-548-7800
Swim the 16-acre quarry lake, fish for bluegills, trout, perch and crappies or hike and bike on the 12 mile Bugline Trail. Also available are three cross-country loop trails equaling 4.5 miles on gently rolling terrain that are expertly groomed and tracked weekly for both skating and diagonal techniques and a hill for sledding. www.waukeshacountyparks.com
Mon - Sun: Sunrise to 10pm
Minooka Park
1927 E Sunset Dr
Waukesha • 262-548-7800
Swim the 4-acre swimming pond, fish for trout, bass, bluegill, perch, and crappies or take a nature hike with different levels to suit all enthusiasts. Also available are three cross-country loop trails equaling six miles on gently rolling terrain that are expertly groomed and tracked weekly for both skating and diagonal techniques and a hill for sledding. www.waukeshacountyparks.com
Mon - Sun: Sunrise to 10pm
Mukwonago Park
Cty Hwy LO
Mukwonago • 262-363-7658
Visitors will enjoy the commanding view of the rolling terrain, the 16-acre spring fed pond used for swimming and fishing for bass, bluegill, perch and crappies, a one mile trail for walking and hiking, picnic and camping areas and a hill for sledding. www.waukeshacountyparks.com
Mon - Sun: Sunrise to 10pm
Muskego Park
S83 W20370 Janesville Rd
Muskego • 262-548-7800
Swim the 2-acre swimming pond, fish for bass, bluegill, perch, and crappies or hike three miles of trails on gently flat terrain. Also available are three loop trails equaling three miles on flat terrian that are packed and great for any level of snowshoeing and winter hiking. www.waukeshacountyparks.com
Mon - Sun: Sunrise to 10pm
Naga-Waukee Park
651 Hwy 83
Delafield • 262-646-3555
Swim, sail, water ski, and fish on Nagawicka Lake, bike the eight mile Lake Country Trail, take a nature hike through the many wooded trails or swing your clubs at the 18 hole championship golf course. www.waukeshacountyparks.com
Mon - Sun: Sunrise to 10pm
Nashotah Park
W330 N5113 Cty Rd C
Nashotah • 262-367-1022
Forest Lake offers boating and fishing for northern, bass, bluegill, perch and crappies or hike the seven miles of terrain ranging in difficulty through wetlands, lakes and forests. www.waukeshacountyparks.com
Mon - Sun: Sunrise to 10pm
Retzer Nature Center
S14 W28167 Madison St
Waukesha • 262-896-8007
Offering guided scenic bird hikes, tour the prairies to learn about native prairie plants, birds and wildlife. Also available are guided scenic cross country skiing tours. www.waukeshacountyparks.com
Mon - Sun: 8am-4:30pm (Center)
Mon - Sun: Sunrise to 10pm (Grounds)
