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MINOOKA PARK 

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1927 E. Sunset Drive
Waukesha, WI  53186
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 Area will be open during normal park hours. 
 There is no extra fee to utilize this area.Park Hours:
Sunrise to 10 p.m. year-round

Beach Hours (June-Aug):
BEACH CLOSED FOR THE SEASON as of AUGUST 4
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekends and holidays 

Park Location
Minooka Park is located approximately 2 miles southeast of the City of Waukesha at the corner of Racine Avenue and Sunset Drive. This 580-acre park is the largest park in the Waukesha County Park System.

Park Amenities
Minooka Park has a refreshingly tranquil atmosphere with trails that lead you farther from the city and further into nature. Enjoy a day at the beach or take a walk through the miles of wooded trails. Maybe you will catch a glimpse of the abundant spring ephemeral or variety of songbirds such as fly catchers or scarlet tanagers. See the scenic fall colors as stands of blazing deciduous hardwoods burst into their autumn reds, yellows and oranges. In winter, the park becomes an outdoor enthusiast's frosty paradise with miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and a spacious sledding hill.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Swimming: The 4-acre swimming pond, beach house and vending machines are open June thru August with lifeguards on duty daily.

Fishing: Bring your fishing pole for an ideal family-oriented fishing opportunity. We encourage and support the catch and release of fish, so that many people can enjoy the excitement and thrill of catching fish from the pond. You can catch trout, bass, bluegill, perch or crappies in both summer and winter.

Picnicking: Come for a quiet picnic at one of our family picnic areas or reserve a picnic area for your family reunion or business party.

Nature Hiking: Take a hike on a trail and experience nature. Many different levels for all hiking or walking enthusiasts.

Archery: Get ready for hunting season by using one of the archery ranges with targets and raised platforms.

Horse Back Riding: Bring your horse and enjoy the bridle trails from May 1st to Nov. 1st.

X-C Skiing: The cross-country ski trails are expertly groomed and tracked weekly for both skating and diagonal techniques. There are 3 loops that total 6 miles on gently rolling terrain.

Sledding: Bring your kids for a great winter experience - sledding!

Picnic Areas: Reservation Request 
Five reservable picnic shelters are available throughout the year with restrooms, grill and sand volleyball.