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EBLE PARK

Waukesha County Park System

Location:

Town of Brookfield, Section 29
Address:
19400 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield
Size:
32 acres

Acquisition History:
• 1987 Donation of original farmstead by
Florence & Roy Eble – 32 acres
Proposed Acquisition:
• None

Amenities:
• Ice Arena – 35,400 square feet with
1,200 person seating capacity, 85’ x
200’ ice rink, concession area and four
sets of locker rooms Site Characteristics:
• Formal flower and vegetable garden Eble Park is located in the Town of Brookfield at the
maintained by UW Extension Master northeast intersection of Bluemound Road (Hwy 18) and
Gardeners Association Janacek Road. The park is a highly visible property with
gardens and expansive lawns maintained by local Master
Activities: Gardeners and gardening groups. There is a wetland to the
• Ice Hockey southeast and an old-field prairie to the north of the ice
• Ice Skating/Lessons arena.
• Gardening
Natural Management Overview:
Although Eble Park is small and set in an urban
environment, the property has several native and restored
native areas that continue to prosper and warrant ongoing

management. Native seed was added to the north and
western sections of the park in 1989 along with forage
species for a more diverse grassland. The wetlands and
forest areas provide habitat for a variety of animal species.

The Core Zone for Eble covers 18.9 acres of prairie old-field,
woodland and open wetland. Invasive species that
challenge the management of the Core zone include Garlic
mustard, Common buckthorn, Honeysuckle, Horticultural
Lily-of-the-valley, Canada thistle, and Reed canary grass.
The goal for management is to maintain/improve the
ecological quality of the various zones with very selective
control of exotic species. Also to monitor the area for new
invasive species and new populations of existing weeds.

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