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., November 20, 2020
Waukesha County's large gathering recommendation details are available at https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/gatherings.
In accordance with DHS Emergency Order #3, indoor spaces open to the public are limited to no more than 25% of the total occupancy. Spaces that are not open to the public are not limited by the order.
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 Available
Please Note:
Updated on: Mon., December 14, 2020
Eble Ice Arena is OPEN.
Naga-Waukee Ice Arena is OPEN.
Updated on: Tues., January 12, 2021
Park staff will be forestry mowing in Minooka Park from January 12-15. Mowing will occur between the pond and Sunset Drive and in the woods along the road towards the dog exercise area. Please keep clear of the mower while operating and do not approach (stay at least 300 feet away at all times).
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 OPEN.
Cross Country Ski Trails
Location | Status | Base | Conditions | Updated On |
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Menomonee Park (View park map) | Open | 2" |
Re-groomed @ 6:30AM. Skate Lane Good Conditions. Classic Lane. Tracked Good Conditions. |
01/18/2021 | |
Minooka Park (View park map) | Open | 2" |
Re-groomed @ 9:00AM. Packed/Tracked. Fair Conditions |
01/18/2021 | |
Nashotah Park (View park map) | Open |
2" |
Re-Groomed @8am Packed/Tracked.Good Conditions. |
01/18/2021 |
Reminders: Hikers must remain on designated Winter Hiking Trails.
Retzer Nature Center's snowshoe rentals are available Monday - Saturday. Snowshoe rental is first-come, first-serve. Metal and wooden snowshoes available.
SPECIAL EVENT: Due to the JanBoree Special Event at Retzer Nature Center on Sat., Jan. 16, snowshoes will NOT BE AVAILABLE for rent to the general public this day.
Rentals will be available on Sunday, January 17 from 10:00-3:00pm
Read more about snowshoeing at Retzer Nature Center.
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.
Retzer Snowshoe Rentals Available
Updated on: Fri., December 11, 2020
Underground utility repairs are underway along The New Berlin Trail near the Sunnyslope Road intersection. Please use caution as you use the trail.
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. Read more about this project in our FAQ Document.
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.