Mukwonago Park in Mukwonago

 

Located within the Mukwonago River watershed, which is among the cleanest and most biologically diverse in southeastern Wisconsin, Mukwonago Park is comprised of 355 acres of remnant oak savanna and woodland, dry-mesic prairie, and spring-fed wetlands. A high glacial ridge that stretches nearly the entire length of the park is covered with pre-settlement vegetation including several hundred-year-old oaks and carpets of shooting stars in spring. Over 4 miles of hiking trails wind throughout the park, traversing colorful prairies and shaded oak forest.

 

Mukwonago Park’s diverse habitat types make it a hotspot for viewing unique wildlife in southeastern Wisconsin. Listed as a birding hotspot by the Cornell Land of Ornithology (eBird) you can readily observe species such as yellow-throated vireo, eastern bluebird, and belted kingfisher. Watch for wildlife and share your sightings on iNaturalist.org “Wild in Waukesha” or by emailing the Waukesha County Parks Conservation Biologist at parks@waukeshacounty.gov.

 

The Waukesha County Park System is a natural resource-based park system offering a variety of nature-based recreational opportunities including family and group camping, fishing and swimming.

 

Other amenities include a beach, an archery range, picnic areas, sledding hill, and a dog exercise area.

 

Entrance fee or Waukesha County Parks sticker required.

 

For more information go to Waukesha County Parks website.
For Waukesha County Parks map click here.

 

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