Waukesha County Spring Activities | Things to do in Waukesha County
It’s spring, even though it may not feel like it, it is. Spring is full of hope and once the warm air arrives (& stays) you will want to get outside any enjoy it! Thanks to the some of my findings and list from the Waukesha Pewaukee Convention and Visitor Bureau here are some great ideas for things to do in Waukesha County mainly outside, all family friendly, and will help your kiddos burn off some energy! From biking, to hiking, to rock climbing, to skateboarding, to horseback riding and more!
Batting Cages & Bumper Cars
Prairieville Park
2507 Plaza Court
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-784-4653
Includes adventure golf, batting cages, bumper cars and snack shop
(Weather Permitting)
Monday-Thurday: 10am-10pm
Friday-Saturday: 10am-10:30pm
Sunday: 10:30am-10pm
Rentals Available
Swing Time Golf & Baseball
1601 E. Main Street
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-547-3232
Includes miniature golf, driving range and batting cages
(Weather Permitting)
Sunday-Saturday: 9am to Dusk
Rentals Available
Biking
Fox River Park
W264 S4500 River Road
Waukesha, WI 53189
262-548-7800
Enjoy the paved and wooded trails which wind through the park and along the Fox River
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Glacial Drumlin Trail-East
Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
810 W. College Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
Considered one of Wisconsin’s best bicycle trails, begin the trail in Waukesha and follow the paved path to Dousman through farmlands and glacial topography
Sunday-Saturday: 7am-9pm
Lapham Peak Unit
Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
W329 N846 County Highway C
Delafield, WI 53018
262-646-3025
Located in the Kettle Moraine State Forest, climb atop an observation tower or follow trails that wind through wooded hills and open meadows
Sunday-Saturday: 7am-9pm
Naga-Waukee Park
651 Highway 83
Delafield, WI 53018
262-646-3555
The eight-mile Lake Country Recreation Trail winds through an oak hickory forest with thick undergrowth which is home to many different species of wildlife
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Bicycle Rentals & Retailers
Attitude Sports
203 Wisconsin Avenue
Pewaukee, WI 53072
262-695-7433
A hometown bike, ski and board shop that’s been selling and servicing equipment for the sports they love since 1995
Monday-Thurday: 9am-7pm
Friday: 9am-6pm
Saturday: 8am-4pm
Sunday: 9am-2pm
Cylcesmith
1314 S. West Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-544-5004
Committed to making Waukesha the best place to ride by offering premiere bicycles, accessories and clothing; also offers a full-service repair shop
Monday-Friday: 10am-7pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Fox River Sports & Spas
143 E. North Street
Waukesha, WI 53188
262-544-5557
Full service bicycle shop with custom bike and ski tours, rentals of mountain bikes, tandems, quadracycles, child trailers, cross-country skis and touring kayaks
Monday-Friday: 11am-7pm
Saturday: 11am-5pm
Sunday: 12pm-2pm
Rentals Available
Mokros Cycle
N7 W23757 Bluemound Road
Waukesha, WI 53188
262-521-1300
Offering a complete section of tires, helmets, locks and normal replacement items
Tuesday-Friday: 11am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-4pm
Wheel & Sprocket
528 Wells St
Delafield, WI 53018
262-646-6300
https://wheelandsprocket.com
Whatever your desire to ride, we’re passionate about joining you on your journey and supporting you as the local bike shop you’ve come to know and trust.
Monday – Friday 10am to 8pm Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday 12pm to 4pm |
Fishing
Fox Brook Park
2925 N. Barker Road
Brookfield, WI 53045
262-783-1346
Catch and release the plentiful northern, bass, bluegill, perch or crappies
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Fox River Park
W264 S4500 River Road
Waukesha, WI 53189
262-548-7800
Fish from the edge of the Fox River and encourage the catch and release of fish
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Menomonee Park
W220 N7884 Town Line Road
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
262-548-7800
Fish the 16-acre quarry lake for bluegills, trout, perch and crappies
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Minooka Park
1927 E. Sunset Drive
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-548-7800
Fish the four-acre pond for trout, bass, bluegill, perch and crappies
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Mukwonago Park
County Highway LO
Mukwonago, WI 53149
262-363-7077
Spring fed ponds are ideal for this catch and release opportunity of bass, bluegill, perch or crappies
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Muskego Park
S83 W20370 Janesville Road
Muskego, WI 53150
262-548-7800
Fish the two-acre pond for bass, bluegill, perch and crappies
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Naga-Waukee Park
651 Highway 83
Delafield, WI 53018
262-646-3555
Fish Nagawicka Lake for northern, walleye, bass, bluegill, perch and crappies
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Pewaukee Lake
222 W. Wisconsin Avenue
262-691-7275
Pewaukee, WI 53072
The largest lake in Waukesha County provides some of the best fishing in Wisconsin, including the top spot in the state to land 50-plus inch muskies; access the lake by three public boat launches.
Fishing Guides
Dancing with Walleyes
Fishing Guide-Jim O’Brien
Waukesha, WI 53188
414-429-5292
Specializing in family fishing on Waukesha County lakes
Mike’s Extreme Guide Service
Fishing Guide-Mike Koepp
Pewaukee, WI 53072
414-640-1642
Specializing in Muskie fishing on Pewaukee Lake
Frisbee Golf
Village Park
W244 N6067 Weaver Drive
Sussex, WI 53089
262-246-644
widiscsports.com/courses
18-holes
Wales Community Park
420 Brandybrook Rd
Wales, WI 53183
414-803-3307
https://www.pdga.com/course_directory/course/wales-community-park
18-holes
Golf
Broadlands Golf Club
18 Augusta Way
North Prairie, WI 53153
262-392-6320
Four-star rated 18-hole course created by Jacobson Golf Course Design with four sets of tees for all skill levels
Moor Downs County Park Golf Course
438 Prospect Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53188
262-548-7821
9-hole, par 34 course with club-house and pro-shop
Naga-Waukee War Memorial Golf Course
651 Highway 83
Delafield, WI 53029
262-646-3555
18-hole championship course created by Lawrence Packard with three sets of tees for all skill levels
Songbird Hills Golf Club
W259 N8700 Highway 164
Hartland, WI 53029
262-246-7050
18-hole, par 70 golf course, open to the public with club-house, golf shop and Golfer’s Bar and Grill
Western Lakes Golf Club
W287 N1963 Oakton Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
262-691-0900
18-hole, par 72 course complete with practice facility and pro-shop
Willow Run
N12 W26506 Golf Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
262-544-8585
18-hole, par 71 course with driving range, putting and chipping green, practice bunker and golf shop.
Hiking
Fox River Park
W264 S4500 River Road
Waukesha, WI 53189
262-548-7800
Experience the beauty of nature through the wooded trails that run along the Fox River
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Highway 83
Delafield, WI 53018
262-691-2776
Following the edge of the last continental glacier in Wisconsin, this trail is the only specifically designated “State Scenic Trail”; follow this premier hiking trail through unique glacial features
Sunday-Saturday: 7am-9pm
Lapham Peak Unit
Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
W329 N846 County Highway C
Delafield, WI 53018
262-646-3025
The glaciated topography provides excellent hiking on over 21 miles of trails that wind through wooded hills and open meadows
Sunday-Saturday: 7am-9pm
Menomonee Park
W220 N7884 Town Line Road
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
262-548-7800
12 miles of crushed limestone along the historical Bugline Trail, valued by hikers and bikers, turf and wood-chipped trails also available
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Minooka Park
1927 E. Sunset Drive
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-548-7800
Follow the miles of wooded trails full of deciduous hardwoods with different levels appealing to all enthusiasts
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Mukwonago Park
County Highway LO
Mukwonago, WI 53149
262-363-7077
Experience the natural wonders by hiking the nature trail which offers different levels of difficulty for all enthusiasts
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Muskego Park
S83 W20370 Janesville Road
Muskego, WI 53150
262-548-7800
Hike three miles of trails on gently flat terrain that wind through the hardwoods, wetland areas and along small ponds
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Naga-Waukee Park
651 Highway 83
Delafield, WI 53018
262-646-3555
Take a nature hike through the many wooded trails, including the Ice Age Trail; varying levels of difficulty for all enthusiasts
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Nashotah Park
W330 N5113 County Road C
Nashotah, WI 53058
262-367-1022
Seven miles of terrain ranging in difficulty through wetlands, lakes and forests
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Retzer Nature Center
S14 W28167 Madison Street
Waukesha, WI 53188
262-896-8007
Offering guided scenic tours through prairies, to learn about native plants and wildlife
Sunday-Saturday: 8am-4:30pm (Center)
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm (Grounds)
Horseback Riding
Kettle Moraine Ranch
W379 S9446 Highway S
Eagle, WI 53119
262-594-2122
Western-style town offering trail rides and wagon rides
Saturday-Sunday: 9am-5pm (April-May)
Thurday-Tuesday: 9am-5pm (June-November)
Rentals Available
Lapham Peak Unit
Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
W329 N846 County Highway C
Delafield, WI 53018
262-646-3025
Observe the abundant bird life and wildlife along 4.8 miles of trail surrounded by glaciated topography
Sunday-Saturday: 7am-9pm
Miniature Golf
Prairieville Park
2507 Plaza Court
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-784-4653
Includes adventure golf, batting cages, bumper cars and snack shop
(Weather Permitting)
Monday-Thurday: 10am-10pm
Friday-Saturday: 10am-10:30pm
Sunday: 10:30am-10pm
Rentals Available
Swing Time Golf & Baseball
1601 E. Main Street
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-547-3232
Includes miniature golf, driving range and batting cages
(Weather Permitting)
Sunday-Saturday: 9am to Dusk
Rentals Available
Mountain Biking
Lapham Peak Unit
Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
W329 N846 County Highway C
Delafield, WI 53018
262-646-3025
The glaciated topography provides excellent biking on over 21 miles of trails that wind through wooded hills and open meadows
Sunday-Saturday: 7am-9pm
Minooka Park
1927 E. Sunset Drive
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-548-7800
Single-track trails and multi-use trailhead are available to all skill levels, from beginner to advanced covering a variety of terrain
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Nature Center
Retzer Nature Center
S14 W28167 Madison Street
Waukesha, WI 53188
262-896-8007
Offering guided scenic tours through prairies, native plants and wildlife exhibits on display and a planetarium
Sunday-Saturday: 8am-4:30pm (Center)
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm (Grounds)
River Sport Spot
High Roller Fun Rentals
1150 Baxter Street
(Frame Park Location)
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-524-4008
Rent surreys, paddle-boats, pedal go-carts and more
(Weather Permitting)
Sunday-Saturday: 11am-8pm
Rentals Available
Rock Climbing
Adventure Rock Indoor Climbing Gym
21250 W. Capitol Drive
Pewaukee, WI 53072
262-790-6800
Offers varying skill level classes with both indoor and outdoor climbing opportunities
Sunday-Saturday: 9am-10pm
Rentals Available
Rollerblading
Fox Brook Park
2925 N. Barker Road
Brookfield, WI 53045
262-783-1346
The multi-use one mile trail winds around a quarry lake and provides three wildlife-viewing areas
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Fox River Park
W264 S4500 River Road
Waukesha, WI 53189
262-548-7800
Enjoy the paved and wooded trails which wind through the park and along the Fox River
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Frame Park
701 E. Moreland Boulevard
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-524-3737
Stay active by rollerblading the paved trail running parallel with the Fox River
Sunday-Saturday: Sunrise to 10pm
Glacial Drumlin Trail-East
Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
810 W. College Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
Begin the trail in Waukesha and follow the paved path to Dousman through farmlands and glacial topography
Sunday-Saturday: 7am-9pm
Skateboarding
Horeb Springs Skatepark
330 Spring Street
Waukesha, WI 53188
262-524-3737
The 9,000 square foot area is filled with quarter pipes, ramps, barriers and more
Sunday-Saturday: Dawn to Dusk
Sports Common Park
Silvernail Road and Maple Avenue
Delafield, WI 53018
262-646-2398
The area is filled with quarter pipes, ramps, barriers, kickers and a roll in
Sunday-Saturday: Dawn to Dusk
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