Park Alerts

The webpage functions as a real-time hub for park alerts, providing essential updates about various disruptions such as project activities, closures, ongoing repairs and more! Stay informed about park areas of your interest!

 

Current Park Alerts

If a park or facility has an alert issued, it will appear below.

Each year, Waukesha County Parks undertakes a variety of improvement and development projects across the park system. These annual initiatives are designed to enhance the quality, accessibility, and overall experience of our public spaces.

To learn more about current and upcoming projects, please click here.

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

Location Status Water Notes
  Menomonee Park  Dog Exercise Areas Open  On

 
  Minooka Park 
  Dog Exercise Areas

Open

-

Please bring your own water
  Mukwonago Park 
  Dog Exercise Areas		 Open On  
  Nashotah Park 
  Dog Exercise Areas		 Open On

 

 

 

 

Roofing Projects- Starting May 4, 2026:

  • Starting May 4, 2026, scheduled roofing projects will commence. During this time, restrooms at the picnic pavilions may be temporarily closed as needed. 
  • The project is expected to take approximately five days to complete, weather permitting.  

Roofing Projects- Starting May 4, 2026:

  • Starting May 4, 2026, scheduled roofing projects will commence. During this time, restrooms at the picnic pavilions may be temporarily closed as needed. 
  • The project is expected to take approximately five days to complete, weather permitting.  

Moor Downs Golf Course Access:

  • Prospect Avenue Access to the golf course will be closed beginning March 9, 2026.
  • Temporary access will be available off Lemira Avenue.
  • Main parking lot next to clubhouse will be closed the week of May 18, 2026 while parking lot is being repaved. Park in Health & Human Services lot next to practice green.
  • Work is scheduled to be completed by May 20, 2026.

Moor Downs GC Seasonal Update:

  • Moor Downs 2026 Jr Golf memberships are available and make a great gift. Details here.
  • Moor Downs Golf Course is open for the season as of March 30.
  • For Moor Downs Golf Course information, click here.

Naga-Waukee War Memorial GC Seasonal Update:

  • Course is open for the season as of March 24.
  • For Naga-Waukee War Memorial Golf Course information, click here.

Picnic Area 3: 

  • Restrooms are open.
  • Parking lot, and Picnic Area are open.
  • The Multi Purpose Field will remain closed until further notice.

Mountain Bike Trails:

  • Status: Trails are currently Closed. 

State Scientific Woods:

  • The culvert was washed out on the Blue Trail in the State Scientific Woods due to heavy rains.
  • The Yellow and Orange trail on the east loop is closed due to trail and culvert wash out.
  • These areas will be closed until further notice.
  • Please refer to this map of the closure area.

Weather Closure - April 17, 2026:

  • Due to flooding and accessibility issues, the boat launch is temporarily closed until water levels go down. 

Trail Section Closure (between S. Moreland & S. Calhoun):

  • Trail repair has been completed. 
  • Asphalt will be done spring of 2026.
  • Current conditions: compacted millings (safe for trail use).

Trail Section Closure (between E. Lincoln and S. Springdale- continued):

  • Construction is expected to start in May of 2025 and continue through late 2026. Please visit the Wisconsin DOT website for more details.
  • A repaving project involving HWY 59 will close a section of the New Berlin Trail, approximately 960 feet west of WIS-59 through Springdale Road.

Construction & Trail Closures:

  • Construction for Retzer Gardens Phase 1 began in October 2025.
  • The project site is located directly northwest of the Retzer Nature Center building.
  • This area, along with nearby section of the Blue Trail and Connector Trail, will be closed until further notice. 
  • Please refer to this trail closure map.

Cross Country Ski Trails
Trails marked as Cross Country (X-C) Ski Trails are designated for X-C Skiing only through March 30. They are not open to hikers, walkers, or other activities, regardless of snow conditions.
 Location  Groomed Status Base  Conditions Date Updated Notes
Menomonee Park
 No Closed  

0

4/1/26

 
Minooka Park 
 No

Closed0

   0 4/1/26 .  

Snowshoe Rentals at Retzer Nature Center

Not Available: Snowshoe rentals are available as conditions allow. Snowshoe rentals are not available.

Note: Snowshoes and other traction devices are not permitted on boardwalks or on paved/concrete surfaces.

Snowmobile Trails

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.

Trail Maintenance:

  • ATC will be conducting annual maintenance for vegetation management along with construction activities to replace overhead conductors. 
  • Trail users in the area should be aware of these activities scheduled through April 2026. 

Water Quality

  • Visit the Beaches webpage and scroll down to Water Quality for information on water quality status.