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FOX BEND RIVER ACCESS


                                 Waukesha County Park System




               Location:
                Town of Vernon, Section 25
                Address:
                W224 S9955 Big Bend Road, Big Bend
                Size:
                2.9 Acres

               Acquisition History:
                  •   2001 Purchase from Carl R. Olson
               Proposed Acquisition:
                  •   None

               Amenities:
                  •   Gravel Drive and Parking
               Activities:                                 Site Characteristics:
                  •   Canoe/Kayak Launching                The river access area is located along the bank of the
                                                           Fox River in Big Bend and has Primary Environmental

                                                           Corridor along the shoreline.  On the site of a former
                                                           tavern, the tavern  building  and stage area  were
                                                           removed and the land restored in 2001.  The area now
                                                           provides canoe and kayak access to the beautiful Fox
                                                           River.



































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