On this page: 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.
Updated March 5, 2024
Prescribed burning operations to occur at Minooka Park between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Wednesday (3/6) and Thursday (3/7).
Cancelled: Ice Fishing Clinic on Jan 27
• JanBoree at Waukesha County Parks' Ice Fishing Clinic by Muskellunge Club of Wisconsin cancelled as of Jan 25
• Due to unsafe conditions
• Visit JanBoree.org for tons more events this weekend!
Beach House Showers Closed
Naga-Waukee Park's Beach House showers are closed for maintenence until 4/15/2024.
Prescribed Burning
Prescribed burning operations to occur at Naga-Waukee Park between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Wednesday (3/6) and Thursday (3/7).
Project completion (project info): Nagawicka Lake Access launch and parking area (view map)
• Reopened: Nagawicka Lake Access launch and parking area
• Ongoing: Restoration of landscaping around the parking lot's perimeter; users are asked to keep a safe distance from construction activities
• Thank you for your patience!
NEW! Dog Exercise Area #1 becomes "All Breed Area"
We’re excited to unveil the new “All Breed” Dog Exercise Area at Menomonee Park, a new space for dogs of every breed and size to come together for exercise, socialization, and play.
• Find the new “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.
Updated Feb 2, 2024
Location | Status | Water | Notes |
Menomonee Park Dog Exercise Areas |
Open | Off |
NEW! Dog Exercise Area #1 is now All Breed Area (more info). • NEW! Area #1 All Breeds Water off for season - Wed, Nov 1 |
Minooka Park Dog Exercise Areas |
Open |
- |
Please bring your own water |
Mukwonago Park Dog Exercise Areas |
Open | Off | Water off for the season - Thurs, Oct 26 |
Nashotah Park Dog Exercise Areas |
Open | Off | Water off for the season - Fri, Oct 27 |
Updated Mar 18, 2024
Prescribed Burn
The Wisconsin DNR and Waukesha County park staff will be conducting a cooperative prescribed burn at Rainbow Springs and Berg Property on 3/19 along the Mukwonago River Greenway (42.854726, -88.412291).
Updated Feb 23, 2024
Reopened - maintenance completed. Thank you!
Building - temporary closure
• Landsberg Trailhead Building (view location)
• Unplanned closure for maintenance issue
• Updates to follow
Updated March 5, 2024
Prescribed Burning
Prescribed burning operations to occur at Mukwonago Park between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-3:00p.m. on Wednesday (3/6) and Thursday (3/7).
Season closure - water for use in campgrounds, dog exercise areas
• Oct 26 - March 31 2024
• Scheduled seasonal shutoff of water: campgrounds, trailer filling station, showers
• Camping season 2024 kicks off April 1 (reserve now)
Updated Feb 7, 2024
Complete: Phase one of the "Fox River Park Improvements Capital Project" - reconstructed shoreline.
Coming soon: Phase two - ADA-accessible kayak launch, ADA-accessible fishing pier, overlook structure, and access path (view project details). Thank you for your patience as we work to complete these improvements.
Updated Feb 2, 2024
Location | Groomed | Status | Base | Conditions | Notes | View Travel Wisconsin snow report |
Menomonee Park (view park map) |
- | Closed* | - |
Poor conditions |
*Partial Closure: South XC trails (view map) |
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Minooka Park (view winter trails map) |
- |
Closed** |
- | Poor conditions | **Partial Closure: Southeast XC trails (view map) |
|
Nashotah Park (view winter trails map) |
- | Closed*** |
- |
Poor conditions | ***Partial Closure: Various XC trail segments (view map) |
Updated Feb 2 2024
Closed: Snowshoe rentals to resume when snow conditions allow (more info). Thank you!
Note: Snowshoes and other traction devices are not permitted on boardwalks or on paved/concrete surfaces.
Snowmobile trail conditions info: Phone the Waukesha County Snowmobile Association hotline at 414-299-0330.
Information about snowmobile clubs in the Waukesha area: www.WaukeshaSnow.org.
Updated Feb 8, 2024
Project completion (project info): Nagawicka Lake Access launch and parking area (view map)
• Reopened: Nagawicka Lake Access launch and parking area
• Ongoing: Restoration of landscaping around the parking lot's perimeter; users are asked to keep a safe distance from marked / covered areas
• Thank you for your patience!
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Project completion (project info): Naga-Waukee Park main entrance
• Reopened: Naga-Waukee Park main entrance drive (view map)
• Ongoing: Restoration of landscaping around the drive's perimeter; users are asked to keep a safe distance from marked / covered areas
• Thank you for your patience (view photos)!
Updated Nov 6, 2023
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.
Menomonee Park | Closed |
Minooka Park | Closed |
Muskego Park | Closed |
Ryan Park | Closed |
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