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2023 Washington County Visitor Guide www.visitwashingtoncounty.com 28 Germantown Park & Recreation Department's mission is to enhance the quality of life for all residents of the community through the development and maintenance of park lands and facilities, as well as providing a wide variety of quality recreational programs and special events. The department manages 10 park areas totaling 400 acres including such amenities as: Sprayground, Disc Golf Course, Skatepark, Archery Range, Playground Areas, Trails, Ball Diamonds, Soccer Fields, Sledding Hills, Ice Skating Rinks, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Park Shelters, and the Germantown Senior Center. The department delivers a wide array of quality of life opportunities for all ages and abilities. "We are proud to promote Germantown through People, Parks, and Programs!" Gehls Performing Arts Pavilion, Fireman's Park PARKS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY The Jackson Parks & Recreation Department has 6 park areas which include amenities such as: Splash Park, Wheel Park, Disc Golf Course, Multiple Playground Structures, Trails, Ball Fields, Soccer Fields, Sand Volleyball Courts, Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts and Park Shelters. In addition, the community treasure is the 26,000 sq. ft. Jackson Area Community Center equipped with gymnasium, early childhood wing, dance studio, art studio, computer lab, games room, meeting rooms, teen center, catering kitchen, gathering hall and fitness center. The mission of the Jackson Parks & Recreation Department is to "Offer Quality of Life Opportunities for All Ages and Abilities at an Affordable Cost." "We promote the Jackson Community through People, Parks and Programs!" Jackson Splash Park, Jackson The Hartford Parks & Recreation Department provides extensive outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities. The park system has a mix of active areas and passive sites located throughout the community. The active park areas include lighted tennis/basketball courts, playgrounds, horseshoe courts, soccer fields, baseball/softball fields, skate park, 9-hole disc golf, dog park and fishing along the river and millpond. The Rubicon River paved trail system passes through the center of the community connecting many parks along the corridor trail. Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, an outdoor waterpark that features a lazy river, zero-depth play area, 50-meter competition pool, water basketball, tube & body slides, diving boards. The Signicast Family Aquatic Center, includes a pool, a fitness center and a large indoor gymnasium. Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, Hartford The glacial landscape provides outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities. Prominent feature, Powder Hill has an elevation of 1350 ft. topped with a 45 ft. tower to give a stunning view of Pike Lake. There are over 13 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. Located in the day-use area is a swimming beach, pet beach, and an accessible fishing pier. Available for reservations: 2 picnic shelters, a large open-air amphitheater, 32 sites in the campground, and 3 backpacking sites. Events take place year-round and can be found on our Friends of Pike Lake Facebook page. Pike Lake , Hartford Village of Jackson Parks & Recreation Department jacksonparkrec.recdesk.com Hartford Park & Recreation Department www.ci.hartford.wi.us Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake Unit 3544 Kettle Moraine Road, Hartford, WI 53027 262-670-3400 www.dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/pikelake Germantown Parks www.village.germantown.wi.us

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