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Muskego (Waukesha County) Park

Location:
S83 W20370 Janesville Rd.
Muskego, WI 53150

Mailing Address:
Muskego
Muskego, WI 53150

Web: http://www.waukesahcounty.gov

 

Park Amenities
The State of Wisconsin Scientific Area Preservation Council named the 60 acres of hardwoods that inhabit the park a State Scientific Area. This area is to preserve valuable plant communities, including the Muskego Park Hardwoods, an old-growth southern dry mesic forest dominated by white and red oaks, teach conservation practices, and study the area's natural history. The parks terrain is a rolling landscape of dense soils and wetland areas with small ponds with trails that wind through the hardwoods offering a tranquil atmosphere and home to abundant wildlife. Summer bird populations are representative of southern hardwoods and include Woodpeckers, Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks, and the state-threatened cerulean warbler. Activities for all seasons await your arrival.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Swimming: The 2-acre swimming pond contains 190 feet of sand beach, a beach house with concession stand, soda machines, indoor restrooms and shower facilities. The beach and beach house are open June thru August with lifeguards on duty daily.

Camping: Come to the park during the day and stay the night at either of the two reserved group camp sites or pop your tent at one of the 24 sites in the first come, first serve family camping area.

Fishing: Bring your fishing pole for an ideal family-oriented fishing opportunity. We encourage and support the catch and release of fish, so that many people can enjoy the excitement and thrill of catching fish from the pond. You can catch Bass, Bluegill, Perch, or Crappies in both summer and winter. Muskego Park is part of the DNR's Urban Fishing Program. Please note, a fishing license is required in all Waukesha County Parks.

Picnicking: Come for a quiet picnic at one of our family picnic areas or reserve a picnic shelter or pavilion for your family reunion or business party.

Horse Back Riding: Bring your horse and enjoy the bridle trails from May 1st to Nov. 1st.

Winter Hiking/Dog Walking/Snowshoeing:  Trails are packed, but not tracked.  There are 3 loops that total 3 miles on gently flat terrain. This trail is great for any level of hiking and snowshoeing.

Geocaching: Try your hand at a high tech game of treasure hunting using a GPS to hide and seek containers with other participants. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups and is a great way to enjoy the outdoors.

Nature Hiking: Take a hike on a trail and experience nature. Many different levels for all hiking or walking enthusiasts.

Picnic Areas: Reservation Request Three 20' x 30' reserved picnic shelters and two picnic pavilions, are available throughout the year with restrooms, grills, and sand volleyball (Other amenities available depending on area).

Building Rentals: Reservation Request The beach house can be rented in the off-season (Sept. - mid/May) for public or private events. This heated facility includes refrigerator, sink, tables and chairs, and restrooms (capacity 40).