Closures, alerts, and notices pertaining to snow conditions, dog exercise areas, recreational trails, park projects and more will be posted on this page as necessary. If a notice hasn't been updated recently, that means there has been no change to the status as it is posted.
If you have any questions, please call Guest Services at 262-548-7801 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Waukesha County is continuing to provide vital government services to members of the public while following established safety measures to protect employees and members of the public from the COVID-19 virus. The Park System will continue to follow these practices to help keep our visitors and staff safe. We appreciate your patience.
We know that our parks and trails provide opportunities for physical activity and stress relief that is critical to the health of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our team has increased monitoring of all facilities in an effort to ensure the parks can remain open, clean, and safe during this public health crisis.
We continue to ask patrons to follow all park rules and to pay the $6 daily entrance fee or have an annual park entrance sticker on their vehicle. These fees help us cover a portion of the costs to stay open.
Please note:
For updated, credible information about COVID-19 in Waukesha County, visit: www.waukeshacounty.gov/COVID19. (Visit this page routinely as data about COVID-19 changes daily.)
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Updated on: Fri., February 5, 2021
Waukesha County's large gathering details are available at https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/gatherings.
Due to the Governor's Order, masks or other face coverings are required by all visitors, ages 5 and older, while indoors in a county facility or within an enclosed area.
Retzer Snowshoe Rentals - Unavailable - snowshoeing rental season has ended.
Please Note:
Updated on: Fri., February 5, 2021
Eble Ice Arena is OPEN.
Naga-Waukee Ice Arena is OPEN.
Mukwonago Park's Dog Exercise Areas are OPEN.
Notice: The water has been turned off for the season.
Nashotah Park's Dog Exercise Areas are OPEN.
Notice: The water has been turned off for the season.
Minooka Park's Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED due to forecasted warm temperatures.
Cross Country Ski Trails
Location | Status | Base | Conditions | Updated |
|
Menomonee Park (View park map) |
Open | 1.5" |
Skate Lane. Poor Conditions. Classic Lane. Track Poor Conditions. |
03/03/2021 | |
Minooka Park (View Winter Trails Map) |
Open | 1" |
Skate lane and Classic lane poor conditions. |
03/03/2021 | |
Nashotah Park (View Winter Trails Map) |
Open |
1" |
Skate Lane. Poor Conditions.
Classic Lane. Track Poor Conditions. |
03/03/2021 |
Reminders: Hikers must remain on designated Winter Hiking Trails.
Retzer Nature Center's snowshoe rentals are unavailable, snowshoeing season has ended.
For trail conditions call the Waukesha County Snowmobile Association's Hotline at (414) 299-0330.
For information about snowmobile clubs in the Waukesha area, see the Waukesha County Snowmobile Association's website at www.waukeshasnow.org.
Nashotah Park sled hill is CLOSED due to standing water and ice.
Waukesha County Parks and Land Use may cancel an event in the case of the following:
The Parks Division conducts snow and ice control for all core park main roadways, sidewalks within the park, and select parking lots. We also conduct the cross-country ski trail grooming and maintenance at Menomonee, Minooka, and Nashotah Parks. The Parks team also conducts the snow and ice control for the main government campus, including the 24/7 emergency operations center.
The Parks Division does not plow most multi-use recreation trails after a snow event as these trails are designated as seasonal use to allow for winter activities including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
Updated on: Thurs., February 18, 2021
Electrical Work vehicles crossing the The New Berlin Trail 1/2 mile east of Springdale Rd on February 23 from 10am-2pm. Trail will be accessible during vehicle crossing and the crossing area will have posted cones.
Updated on: Fri., November 6, 2020
The turf along the entrance road in Nashotah Park being converted from non-native cool season grass into a native prairie planting that will sustainably benefit a variety of pollinators and other wildlife. Learn more about this Parkland Conservation project.
Updated on: Mon., November 2, 2020
Bridle Trails at Menomonee Park are CLOSED.
Bridle Trails at Minooka Park are CLOSED.
Bridle Trails at Ryan Park are OPEN.