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FOX RIVER PARK

Waukesha County Park System

Location:
Town of Waukesha, Sections 20, 21
Address:
W264 S4500 River Road, Waukesha
Size:
257 acres

Acquisition History:

• 1988 Purchase from Winzenried/
Mittelstadt – 144 acres
• 1989 Dedication from Richard Casper –
24 acres
• 1993 Dedication from Don Bellman –
50 acres
• 1994 Dedication from Don Bellman –
15 acres
• 1994 Dedication from Richard Casper –
24 acres Site Characteristics:
Proposed Acquisition:
• None Fox River Park is located alongside the Fox River in the
Amenities: Town of Waukesha. This park features Fox River
• Canoe Launch frontage, wetlands, upland oak-hickory woodlands,
• Legacy Forest open meadows and a deep marsh; all providing a
• Modern Restrooms feeling of wilderness and solitude. No matter what
• Multi-use Paved Trail season of the year one visits, the view and activity are
• Nature Play Area ever changing. Spring brings delicate wildflowers,
• Nature Trails
• Picnic Pavilions (3) summer produces a wooded canopy for a hike
• Observation Decks (2) through the forest, fall offers a breath taking color
• Wetland Scrape Natural Area display and winter provides snow glistening in the sun.
Activities: The abundance of wildlife provides great
• Bicycling opportunities for nature study and the exploration of
• Bird Watching the natural world. As the trails wind through the park,
• Canoeing/Kayaking numerous wildflowers and bird species can be
• Cross-country Skiing observed. Several miles of paved trails draw hikers,
• Family Gatherings
• Geocaching bikers and rollerbladers throughout spring, summer
• Hiking and fall offering a variety of trail experiences.
• Nature-based Educational Programs
• Picnicking
• River Fishing
• Rollerblading
• Running/Jogging/Walking
• Seasonal Events
• Snowshoeing

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