The latest updates about closures and other impacts at Waukesha County beaches, dog exercise areas, lake access, recreational trails, and more. With questions, phone 262-548-7801 weekdays 8:15 am - 4 pm.

Beer Gardens 

No alerts at this time.

New Berlin Trail

Use Caution

• A section of the trail east of Hwy 164 is partially flooded.
• Please use caution when crossing.

Naga-Waukee Park

Beach Playground

• Playground is closed for repairs until further notice

Naga-Waukee Park and Ride Parking Lot Construction

• Construction on the state owned portion of the parking lot (East side) will begin in May and run through August of 2024.
• This project is being completed by the WISDOT.
• For more information, please visit https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/projects/by-region/se/94resurfacing/default.aspx
  
• To view a map of the affected area, please click here: ParkRideNagawaukee.pdf

 Beach House Closure

• The Naga-Waukee Beach House will be closed from September 4, 2024 – Febraury 28, 2025. 

• No showers or plumbed restrooms will be available for public use during this time. 
• An additional portable restroom facility is on-site near the beach house during this closure.
  

Mukwonago Park

Beach Toilets

• Mukwonago Park Beach toilets are closed due to mechanical issues, until further notice. The showers are still open.
• Please use the Picnic Area bathrooms.

Shower Facility Construction

• April - July 2024
• Shower facility located at the beach will undergo construction for the addition of two new restrooms.
• Starting mid-May, at least one shower should be open throughout construction, however there will be brief occasions when all showers will be closed.

Menomonee Park

Paving Reconstruction Projects

• Paving reconstruction projects will begin as soon as September 16, 2024 and continue through early November 2024.
• Access into and throughout the park will be maintained, but please be aware there will be construction activity, equipment in the area, and possible alternate routes.
• Paving will take place along the entrance road to the Dog Exercise Area parking lot, the intersection by Archery, between the beach and Picnic Area #3, and in the park's northeast corner.
• In/out access will be limited to one lane during entrance road construction.

Dog Exercise Area #1 becomes "All Breed Area"

We’re excited to unveil the “All Breed” Dog Exercise Area at Menomonee Park, a space for dogs of every breed and size to come together for exercise, socialization, and play.

• Find the “All Breed Area” right by the Large Breed and Small Breed Areas (view map)
• Enter via Gate #2
• Dog Exercise Area rules (view rules) govern use of the All Breed Area
• No change: Dog Exercise Area #2 for Large Breeds; Dog Exercise Area #3 for Small Breeds

Note: Park users will encounter signs directing users of the Small Breed Area to a designated parking lot for easy access to Gate 3.

Mountain Bike Trails at Minooka Park

Trails are OPEN.

Fox River Park

Forestry Mowing

• Park staff will be conducting forestry mowing at Fox River Park along River Valley Road between Monday (8/26) and Wednesday (8/28).
• Please do not approach the mower (for your safety, stay at least 200 yards away from an active forestry mower at all times).

Bugline Trail

Partial Trail Closure

The section of trail from the crossing at Custer Ln South to the crossing at W Main Street in Lannon (HWY F) will be closed starting as soon as October 1 for roughly a week to allow for utility work. This section will reopen once work has been completed.

Brush Mowing

Brush mowing with heavy equipment is taking place along many sections of the trail throughout August.

Nashotah Park

No alerts at this time.

Lake Country Trail

No alerts at this time.

Muskego Park

No alerts at this time.

Fox River Trail 

Connector Trail

• The City of Brookfield is adding a connector trail to the Fox River Trail between the Fox River Hollow and Carrington Heights subdivisions between Barker Road and Springdale Rd.
• Construction is scheduled to begin September 11 and run through the end of the month. There should not be any disruption to our trail. Users should be aware of construction in the area.

Naga-Waukee Golf Course

No alerts at this time.

Waukesha Bypass Trail

No alerts at this time.

Minooka Park

No alerts at this time.

Retzer Nature Center

No alerts at this time.

Berg Property (Mukwonago River Greenway)

No alerts at this time.

Dog Exercise Areas

Bridle Trails

Bridle trails open May 1 - November 1 (as conditions allow). Trails may close due to surface conditions. 
Note: Bridle Trails are "shared use paths." Your consideration of fellow users is appreciated.

Nagawicka Lake Access at Naga-Waukee Park

No alerts at this time.