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Details and maps
for each park located on:
www.co.washington.wi.us/parks
PARKS
WASHINGTON COUNTY PARK SYSTEM
Washington County Park System
Washington County Park System includes more than 1,200
acres of breathtaking views, wooded trails and serene lakes
and ponds. Spring, summer and fall activities include hiking,
picnicking, boating, swimming, nature/cultural trails,
canoeing, fishing, basketball and sand volleyball. Winter is
bustling with activities such as ice-fishing, sledding,
snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Use the soccer
fields, dog park, disc golf, playgrounds or the beaches. Enjoy
wildflowers and wildlife. Rent a cabin in the woods for family
memories that will last a lifetime! Check our website for fun
events in parks!
Glacier Hills County Park
Ice Age Trail
The Ice Age Trail is a National Scenic Trail stretching 1,200
miles (1,900 km) in the state of Wisconsin. The trail is
administered by the National Park Service and maintained
by the Ice Age Trail Alliance. Washington County has
numerous segments of the Ice Age Trail.
www.iceagetrail.org/washington-ozaukee-county
Snowmobile Trails
The Washington County Association of Snowmobile
Clubs maintain snowmobile trails through out the county.
Bring your sled to one of any locations and enjoy trails
and scenery like no other in southeast Wisconsin. Check
out availability, safety protocols, grooming and open trail
schedules at
www.wcasc.org.
Eisenbahn Trail
Built on a former railroad corridor, the history of the trail
is remembered in the title "Eisenbahn," a German word
for railroad. The trail passes through the communities
of West Bend, Kewaskum and continues north for 25
miles. Walking, running and biking can all be enjoyed!
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/eisenbahn
Dogs Welcome!
Washington County offers two Dog Parks
with play areas and walking trails where
dogs can be off leash in a fenced area to
enjoy play time. They are located at
Homestead Hollow County Park in
Germantown and Sandy Knoll County
Park in West Bend.
Dog Park in Homestead Hollow County Park
Get Married!
Make your day one to remember with a
beautiful outdoor setting and on-site
facilities to rent for pre-events and a fun
reception. At Glacier Hills County Park,
in Richfield, you can also rent cabins
and have the entire wedding party stay for
the weekend.
Wedding in Glacier Hills County Park
Live Music!
Bring your friends and family to fun
events coordinated by Washington County
Parks department, like the Beer Gardens,
held at different parks throughout the
county. Enjoy craft beer, live music,
playgrounds for kids, and fun group
games like Trivia.
Beer Garden in Sandy Knoll County Park
Go Kayak!
Several Washington County Parks are
located next to lakes with easy launch site
for kayaks, small boats, fishing boats, and
pontoon boats. Watch the sun rise or
watch the sun set from the water as you
get exercise or relax. Whatever your
pleasure, it is available here!
Henschke Hillside Lake Access at Silver Lake
