Schoen Laufen Park in Germantown
Activities: Birding, Hiking, Picnicking
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This 39-acre park is considered Germantown’s first environmental park. A short accessible gravel trail winds through a beech / maple forest. Several benches and a replica council circle provide resting spots. The spring ephemeral wildflowers are especially lovely, including white trillium, spring beauties, trout lilies, wood anemones and more. The Menomonee River runs through the park. The central themes of the park are resource preservation and environmental education.
Amenities: Rentable picnic shelter, port-a-potty
There is no entry fee.
Gallery (click to enlarge)
- Menomonee River and woodland
- White trilliums
- Council circle in spring
- Menomonee River and wetland
- Wood anemones
- Woodland walk
- Spring beauties
- Monarch of the forest
- Rest stop
- Menomonee River in winter
- Mushroom high rise
- Dog walker
- Overlook
- Hilltop bench
- Menomonee River and wetland 2
- Striped path
- Stick fort
- Menomonee River in spring
- Spring stroll
- Menomonee River in spring 2
- Council circle in summer
- Beech leaves in winter
- The wild side
Address
N108 W18500 Lilac Lane53022, Germantown, WI, US