Dates and details subject to change. Check back for project updates.
Waukesha County will construct a Dog Exercise Area (DEA) at Menomonee Park in partnership with the Village of Sussex. This will be the fourth off-leash Dog Exercise Area within the Park System.
Date
Updates
Buck and rail fencing system for the perimeter of the facility. This design rests on grade and eliminates the need for costly drilling into bedrock for fence posts.
September 2020
County Board approved the project in the capital project budget
December 2020
Paving portion of the project
March 2021
Perimeter fencing assembled
April 2021
Entrance gates installed
July 2021
Project completion
July 22, 2021
"Grand Unleashing" Opening Event 3:00 - 4:00 pm Details
Help us revitalize Retzer's old Adventure Trail with expanded accessibility for all ages and abilities. The new Discovery Trail will include a variety of "Exploration Stations" for outdoor education, sensory-based play experiences, and STEM activities for families and school groups.
Pewaukee Lake Access Launch Reconstruction Project
Dates and details subject to change. Check back for project updates.
Waukesha County will be reconstructing the launch at the Pewaukee Lake Access site. The construction project has been planned for the end of the boating season to try to minimize the impact on lake users.
There are two other launch accesses to Pewaukee Lake, but parking is limited. See locations on the Wisconsin DNR website.
Date
Updates
September 20, 2021
Site and facilities will close Reconstruction project begins
Park System Automatic License Plate Reader System Project
Updated: July 2021 - Dates and details subject to change. Check back for project updates.
The Waukesha County Park System’s Automatic License Plate Reader System Project bid was awarded in June and the next steps are now underway in the parks. This project will improve user fee management, increase park security for all visitors, and effectively utilize staff time and talent for other priority park operations. Installation of the cameras at park entrance huts will run throughout August 2021. They will be installed at Fox Brook, Fox River, Menomonee, Minooka, Mukwonago, Muskego, Naga-Waukee, and Nashotah Parks.
Patrons should continue to provide accurate license plate numbers when purchasing a park sticker. The 2022 Annual Park Entrance Stickers go on sale Friday, November 26, 2021. Automatic fee collection will begin in 2022.
Date
Updates
February - May 2021
Project Research and Project Out to Bid
May - September 2021
Installation and Testing
November 2021
Project completion anticipated
2022
Automatic fee collection begins
Pewaukee to Brookfield Connector Multi-use Trail Project
Dates and details subject to change. Check back for project updates.
Nashotah Park Native Prairie Restoration / No-Mow Area Project
The Nashotah Park Native Prairie Restoration Project is underway as one of the Parkland Conservation Fund's projects. The restoration of old agricultural fields into native prairie is creating pollinator habitat. The native plantings will provide habitat for birds, pollinators, and other insects. The beauty of blooming flowers will also add to the natural beauty of Nashotah Park.
Leave Your Mark Boardwalk Project at Retzer Nature Center
Leave your mark on the boardwalk at Retzer Nature Center. The Leave Your Mark Project provides an opportunity for patrons of Retzer to contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the Nature Center.
The custom planks allow for recognition of friends, family, yourself, your business, or a special event or memory while supporting our efforts to improve the educational and recreational enjoyment of our visitors.
Pewaukee Lake Access Launch Reconstruction Project
Dates and details subject to change. Check back for project updates.
Waukesha County will be reconstructing the launch at the Pewaukee Lake Access site. The construction project has been planned for the end of the boating season to try to minimize the impact on lake users.
There are two other launch accesses to Pewaukee Lake, but parking is limited. See locations on the Wisconsin DNR website.
Date
Updates
September 20, 2021
Site and facilities will close Reconstruction project begins
Park Hours: Sunrise to 10 p.m. (Year-Round) Daily Entrance Fee: $6 per car | $25 per bus Park System Office 515 W. Moreland Blvd. Rm AC 230 Waukesha, WI 53188 Business Hours: M-F, 8-4:30 pm (excluding Holidays) Phone: (262) 548-7801 | Email: parksinfo@waukeshacounty.gov
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