Parks & Nature Areas

City of Kenosha Parks:

Alford Park

Beach, picnic areas, fishing, sledding. A City of Kenosha park.

Anderson Park

Skateboard Park, playground, picnic areas, baseball and soccer fields, public swimming pool with 2 water slides, ice skating (weather permitting) and fishing pond (95 acres). A City of Kenosha park.

Charles Nash Park

52 acres. Four baseball diamonds, one soccer field, horseshoe pits, playground and picnic area. A City of Kenosha park.

Eichelman Park Beach

Beach and walking & bike trail. A City of Kenosha park.

Kennedy Park

24.4 acres. Picnic area, fishing, hike/bike trail and playground. A City of Kenosha park.

Lincoln Park

44 acres. Featuring the Warren J. Taylor sunken flower garden with more than 50 varieties of flowers planted annually. Wedding permits available. Playground, basketball court, baseball and soccer field, tennis courts and small sledding area. A City of Kenosha park.

Pennoyer Park

Located at 35th St. and Seventh Ave. 35 acres. Bike trail, public beach, fishing. Bandshell with summer outdoor performances. A City of Kenosha park.

Poerio Park Nature Center

Marked nature trail circles a pond and takes hikers through a wooded nature area. Open air pavilion. Fishing (2 ponds). A City of Kenosha park.

Simmons Island Beach

Public Lake Michigan beach near a park, paved bike trail, two historic lighthouses, two playgrounds with one on the beach and open air picnic pavilion in the park. A City of Kenosha park.

Southport Beach

Children's playground and multi-purpose field, the Pike Bike Trail and open air picnic pavilion in the park. Building available for rent. A City of Kenosha park.

Union Park

Gardens and playground. Venue for various community art and cultural events. A City of Kenosha park.

Veterans Memorial Park

Located at the lakefront and 52nd St. Open dawn-dusk. Veteran's Memorial Fountain and Lone Soldier Memorial. A City of Kenosha park.

Washington Park

Washington Pool with zero-depth entry, splash fountain and water slides. Playground, basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas, sledding and skateboarding. Features the United States’ oldest operating velodrome with weekly summer races. Also features a 9-hole golf course. A City of Kenosha park.

Wolfenbuttel Park

Charming gazebo with Lake Michigan backdrop, biking and walking trails, and flower garden. Wedding permits available. A City of Kenosha park.

Kenosha County Parks:

Brighton Dale Park

Located north on Hwy. 75 at Hwy. 142. 500 acres. Picnic areas, shelter rental, playgrounds, baseball diamonds, fishing pond, 45-hole golf course. A Kenosha County park.

Bristol Woods Park

Take Hwy. C west to Hwy. MB, south to entrance. 200 acres. Picnic areas, shelter rental, playground, 4.28 miles of hiking trails through the woods, home to the Pringle Nature Center. A Kenosha County park.

Fox River Park

150 acres. Picnic areas, shelter rental, playgrounds, sledding hill, home of Ray Berres Field baseball diamond, tennis courts, 9-hole disc golf, small boat launch. A Kenosha County park.

Old Settlers Park

Located on Hwy. 50, west of Hwy. 45. 17 acres. Swim beach, lifeguards on duty, entry fees Memorial Day to Labor Day, picnic areas, home of Spencer Field baseball diamond. A Kenosha County park.

Petrifying Springs Park

Located at Hwy. 31 and Hwy. A. 350 acres. Scenic hiking, cross-country skiing. Streams and rivers, picnic areas, playgrounds, volleyball courts, softball diamonds, a public golf course, shelter rentals, sledding hill. A Kenosha County park.

Pringle Nature Center

Take Hwy. C west to Hwy. MB, south to entrance. Hike or bike on the wood chip trails through this majestic oak community in the Bristol Woods upland forest. Various free ongoing nature programs, exhibits, books and interactive learning stations in the Nature Center, which is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Other times and fees vary according to event. A Kenosha County park.

Silver Lake Park

260-acre park known for its excellent swimming beach, lifeguards on duty, concession stand, hiking trails, volleyball court, windsurfing launch, soccer fields and shelter rental. Entry fees Memorial Day to Labor Day. A Kenosha County park.

Additional Parks and Nature Areas:

Chiwaukee Prairie

Take Sheridan Road (Hwy. 32) to 116th St., east to 1st Ct., south to 121st St., west to 2nd Ave. Nature preserve. Additional phone number: 262-694-1748.

New Munster Wildlife Area

1,048 acres. Nature area with seasonal hunting.

Prairie Springs Park, Lake Andrea and Froggy's Landing

Prairie Springs Park features a 2.3-mile paved walking and jogging trail, playgrounds, volleyball pits, softball fields and archery ranges. Lake Andrea offers swimming, windsurfing, fishing, sailing and boating. Froggy's Landing features pedal boat, canoe, kayak and small watercraft rentals. The Park has spaces available for rent. Froggy's Landing and the swimming area are open mid- June to Labor Day. Outdoor classes and programs are run year round.

Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Located 9 miles west of I-94 on Hwy. 142 (One mile west of Hwy. 75). 4,515 acres. Almost 30 miles of trails for biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hiking and horseback riding. Also volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, hunting areas, nature center and a lake for boating, fishing and swimming. Camp sites (217) with some electrical, flush toilets, showers and a new handicapped accessible cabin.

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Campgrounds:

Happy Acres Kampground

Open May 1-Oct. 1. Great place for families. Sites for all units, flush toilets, showers, groceries, and Happy Time Café. Swimming pool and large swimming pond, fishing, peddle boats, bumper boats, and cars. Two mini-golf courses, jump castles, volleyball, basketball, game room, themed weekend activities, and walking trails.

Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Located 9 miles west of I-94 on Hwy. 142 (One mile west of Hwy. 75). 4,515 acres. Almost 30 miles of trails for biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hiking and horseback riding. Also volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, hunting areas, nature center and a lake for boating, fishing and swimming. Camp sites (217) with some electrical, flush toilets, showers and a new handicapped accessible cabin.

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Pike Bike Trail:

The Pike Bike Trail

Hike or bike along the 10.2-mile trail through Kenosha County. The scenic trail runs along points of interest including three National Register Historic Districts, Lake Michigan, two historic lighthouses, recreational opportunities, Poerio Nature Center and more. See the map at the link below.