Waukesha County Parks is a fee-based park system. The entrance fees help offset the cost of maintaining the parks and lake access sites. You may pay daily fees or purchase an annual entrance sticker online. Retzer Nature Center does not require an entrance fee.
Retzer Learning Center has a variety of rooms available to rent for your special event or meeting. With a kitchen, audio and data systems, Retzer is the ideal setting for corporate meetings, showers, small weddings, and much more. Retzer Nature Center does not require an entrance fee.
Community Room - Approx. 54' x 27'
Community Room: (All 3 rooms together)
Includes: Kitchen, independent sound system, WiFi, 3 phone lines, 3 data lines, ceiling mounted projector & screen.
Capacity:
150 theatre
118 banquet
50 classroom
Room Time |
2022 Fee |
6 hours | $500.00 |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $950.00 |
Two days, 14 hours each (Sat & Sun Only) | $1,800.00 |
Patio Area with Firepit add ons: (only available with room rental)
Patio Area Time | 2022 Fee |
6-Hour Minimum | $270.00 |
Each additional hour | $50.00 / hour |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $510.00 |
Other add ons: (only available with room rental)
Firewood | $5.00 / bundle |
Microphone | $20.00 |
Prices subject to change.
Prairie Room (East Room) - Approx. 18' x 27'
Prairie Room: (east room)
Includes: Kitchen, WiFi, 1 phone line, 1 data line.
Capacity:
42 theatre
34 banquet
20 classroom
Room Time |
2022 Fee |
6 hours | $300.00 |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $570.00 |
Patio Area with Firepit add ons: (only available with room rental)
Patio Area Time | 2022 Fee |
6-Hour Minimum | $270.00 |
Each additional hour | $50.00 / hour |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $510.00 |
Other add ons: (only available with room rental)
Firewood | $5.00 / bundle |
Microphone | $20.00 |
Prices subject to change.
Savanna Room (Center Room) - Approx. 18' x 27'
Savanna Room: (center room)
Includes: WiFi, 1 phone line, 1 data line.
Capacity:
42 theatre
34 banquet
20 classroom
Room Time |
2022 Fee |
6 hours | $250.00 |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $475.00 |
Patio Area with Firepit add ons: (only available with room rental)
Patio Area Time | 2022 Fee |
6-Hour Minimum | $270.00 |
Each additional hour | $50.00 / hour |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $510.00 |
Other add ons: (only available with room rental)
Firewood | $5.00 / bundle |
Microphone | $20.00 |
Prices subject to change.
Forest Room (West Room) - Approx. 18' x 27'
Forest Room: (west room)
Includes: Independent sound system, WiFi, 1 phone line, 1 data line, ceiling-mounted projector & screen.
Capacity:
34 theatre
42 banquet
20 classroom
Room Time |
2022 Fee |
6 hours | $250.00 |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $475.00 |
Patio Area with Firepit add ons: (only available with room rental)
Patio Area Time | 2022 Fee |
6-Hour Minimum | $270.00 |
Each additional hour | $50.00 / hour |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $510.00 |
Other add ons: (only available with room rental)
Firewood | $5.00 / bundle |
Microphone | $20.00 |
Prices subject to change.
Fen Room: (north room)
Perfect for corporate meetings and small education sessions.
Includes: Kitchen, smart T.V., WiFi, 1 phone line, 1 data line.
Capacity:
30 theater
24 classroom
Room Time |
2022 Fee |
6 hours | $300.00 |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $570.00 |
Patio Area with Firepit add ons: (only available with room rental)
Patio Area Time | 2022 Fee |
6-Hour Minimum | $270.00 |
Each additional hour | $50.00 / hour |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $510.00 |
Other add ons: (only available with room rental)
Firewood | $5.00 / bundle |
Microphone | $20.00 |
Prices subject to change.
Community Room - Approx. 54' x 27'
Community Room: (All 3 rooms together)
Includes: Kitchen, independent sound system, WiFi, 3 phone lines, 3 data lines, ceiling mounted projector & screen.
Capacity:
150 theatre
118 banquet
50 classroom
Room Time |
2023 Fee |
6 hours | $500.00 |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $950.00 |
Two days, 14 hours each (Sat & Sun Only) | $1,800.00 |
Patio Area with Firepit add ons: (only available with room rental)
Patio Area Time | 2023 Fee |
6-Hour Minimum | $270.00 |
Each additional hour | $50.00 / hour |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $510.00 |
Other add ons: (only available with room rental)
Firewood | $5.00 / bundle |
Microphone | $20.00 |
Prices subject to change.
Prairie Room (East Room) - Approx. 18' x 27'
Prairie Room: (east room)
Includes: Kitchen, WiFi, 1 phone line, 1 data line.
Capacity:
42 theatre
34 banquet
20 classroom
Room Time |
2023 Fee |
6 hours | $300.00 |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $570.00 |
Patio Area with Firepit add ons: (only available with room rental)
Patio Area Time | 2023 Fee |
6-Hour Minimum | $270.00 |
Each additional hour | $50.00 / hour |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $510.00 |
Other add ons: (only available with room rental)
Firewood | $5.00 / bundle |
Microphone | $20.00 |
Prices subject to change.
Savanna Room (Center Room) - Approx. 18' x 27'
Savanna Room: (center room)
Includes: WiFi, 1 phone line, 1 data line.
Capacity:
42 theatre
34 banquet
20 classroom
Room Time |
2023 Fee |
6 hours | $250.00 |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $475.00 |
Patio Area with Firepit add ons: (only available with room rental)
Patio Area Time | 2023 Fee |
6-Hour Minimum | $270.00 |
Each additional hour | $50.00 / hour |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $510.00 |
Other add ons: (only available with room rental)
Firewood | $5.00 / bundle |
Microphone | $20.00 |
Prices subject to change.
Forest Room (West Room) - Approx. 18' x 27'
Forest Room: (west room)
Includes: Independent sound system, WiFi, 1 phone line, 1 data line, ceiling-mounted projector & screen.
Capacity:
34 theatre
42 banquet
20 classroom
Room Time |
2023 Fee |
6 hours | $250.00 |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $475.00 |
Patio Area with Firepit add ons: (only available with room rental)
Patio Area Time | 2023 Fee |
6-Hour Minimum | $270.00 |
Each additional hour | $50.00 / hour |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $510.00 |
Other add ons: (only available with room rental)
Firewood | $5.00 / bundle |
Microphone | $20.00 |
Prices subject to change.
Fen Room: (north room)
Perfect for corporate meetings and small education sessions.
Includes: Kitchen, smart T.V., WiFi, 1 phone line, 1 data line.
Capacity:
30 theater
24 classroom
Room Time |
2023 Fee |
6 hours | $300.00 |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $570.00 |
Patio Area with Firepit add ons: (only available with room rental)
Patio Area Time | 2023 Fee |
6-Hour Minimum | $270.00 |
Each additional hour | $50.00 / hour |
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) | $510.00 |
Other add ons: (only available with room rental)
Firewood | $5.00 / bundle |
Microphone | $20.00 |
Prices subject to change.
Waukesha County Park System Administration
Mailing Address: 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Rm AC 230, Waukesha, WI 53188
Reception Desk: AC260
Business Hours: M-F, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (excluding Holidays)
Phone: (262) 548-7801 | Email: parksinfo@waukeshacounty.gov
Fee-based Park Hours: Sunrise to 10 p.m. (Year-Round)
Daily Park Entrance Fee: $6 per car | $25 per bus
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