Park Projects & FAQs

•  Fox River Park Improvements - Phase 2: River Access

•  Monches Property Reforestation Project

• Nashotah Park Forest Lake Improvements

Fox River Park Improvements - Phase 2: River Access

Completed: In December 2022, phase one of the Fox River Park Improvement project was completed with initial streambank stabilization and restoration work done.

Next: Work is now underway on project phase two, which will include the development of an ADA-accessible kayak launch, ADA-accessible fishing pier/overlook structure, and pathway.

For weekly pictures during construction, click here!

Temporary closure: River Access Area

• Closed through Summer 2024 to allow for construction of Phase 2
• Avoid areas marked with tape and barricades
• Tip: Find an alternate location to launch your carry-in watercraft on the Fox River on the Fabulous Fox River Trail site. (Fox River Park launch is located at river mile 171.9.)

Phase 2 Project Timeline (subject to change):

Concepts:

Monches Property Reforestation Project

The Monches Property Reforestation Project is 33% complete (view full project info)! 

Goal: To plant a diversity of shrubs and trees along the Oconomowoc River Greenway to reduce pollution from agricultural land and improve water quality. The project is being completed in partnership with the Oconomowoc Watershed Protection Program (OWPP). 

This large-scale project is supported by donations to the Parkland Conservation Fund. 

• Monches Area Map
• Parkland Conservation Fund

Nashotah Park | Forest Lake Improvements: In-Progress

Improvements are being made to ensure the health and longevity of Forest Lake. As a seepage lake (with no inlet or outlet), anything that flows into the lake remains there. Erosion is shortening the life of the lake with added silt deposits, which threatens the ecosystem of the lake and negatively impacts recreation opportunities.

To support the continued health of the lake, we've made improvements such as tree plantings, fencing additions, and erosion repair. Additional improvements will include re-planting turf instead of the expanded gravel shoulder and the addition of a guardrail.

In 2025, further improvements will include addressing additional erosion areas and stabilizing the bank at the lake. There will be some temporary closures to let the restoration grow at that time.

Visitors can continue to use the main park entrance off of CTH C and access the lake using the "purple" trail near the Picnic Area 1 parking lot.