Pewaukee Lake Access Launch Reconstruction Project
Dates and details are subject to change. Update: Sat., May 28, 2022.
Waukesha County reconstructed the boat launches at the Pewaukee Lake Access site. The project was constructed Spring 2022, starting April 19 and completed on May 28, 2022. The anticipated completion date was June 3, 2022. To minimize interruption to lake access the launches were reconstructed in two phases so that one launch could remain open through the construction process.
There are two other launch accesses to Pewaukee Lake, but parking is limited. See locations on the Wisconsin DNR website. Annual Lake Access Stickers are also valid to access Nagawicka, Nemahbin, and School Section Lakes.
| Date |
Updates |
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| Spring 2022 |
Bid for construction |
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April 19, 2022
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Reconstruction project begins on North ramp. To minimize interruption to lake access the launches were reconstructed in two phases so that one launch could remain open through the construction process. |
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May 16, 2022
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The new North launch ramp is completed OPEN for use. The South ramp is now CLOSED for reconstruction. |
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May 28, 2022
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Both North and South ramps are OPEN for use. |
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June 3, 2022
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Anticipated construction project completion. |
Park System Automatic License Plate Reader System Project
Updated: February 1, 2022 - 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 2021. 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.
The camera system installations were completed by August 2021 at Fox Brook, Fox River, Menomonee, Minooka, Mukwonago, Muskego, Naga-Waukee, and Nashotah Parks. The lake access site camera system installations or mobile camera enforcement systems were completed by January 2022 at Nagawicka, Nemahbin, Pewaukee, and School Section Lakes. All vehicle license plates are now being captured automatically by the cameras.
2022 annual stickers, daily entrance permits, and daily lake access can be purchased online at www.waukeshacounty.gov/parkentry. Patrons will also have the option to pay in-person at the Waukesha County Parks and Land Use Administration Office or at Retzer Nature Center.
Patrons will need to provide accurate license plate numbers when purchasing a daily entrance permit or annual park/lake access stickers using all caps, no spaces, and no hyphens to avoid a violation ticket.
If you receive a notice of violation and have questions, please email us. Waukesha County cannot accept payment for 1st and Final Notice of Violation as this automated enforcement is conducted by a third party.
| Date |
Updates |
| February - May 2021 |
Project Research and Project Out to Bid |
| May - September 2021 |
Installation and Testing |
| Early November 2021 |
Project completion anticipated |
| November 26, 2021 |
Online 2022 Annual Park Entrance Sticker Sales Begin |
| November 29, 2021 - January 31, 2022 |
Enforcement testing in progress |
| February 1, 2022 |
Camera Enforcement Full Implementation begins |
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.
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