Nashotah Dog Exercise Area

04/21/2026

UPDATE 4/23: Tree removal is complete and the Large Breed Dog Exercise Area is back open.

The Large Breed Dog Exercise Area at Nashotah Park will be temporarily closed on Thursday, April 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to allow staff to safely address storm damaged trees.

This temporary closure is necessary for the safety of pets, park users, and staff. The Small Breed Dog Exercise Area will remain open during this time. We appreciate your understanding as we complete this work.

04/14/2026

It's National Pet Day! 🐶🌳

We love our furry friends here at Waukesha County Parks, and today, we're sending a big thank you to them (and their humans!) who love to visit our parks.

Make every visit with your pets even better with an Annual Membership! Unlimited access to all 9 of our parks means more morning walks (on leash 😉), play sessions, and memories made with the pets who make our lives better every day. Get yours at wauk.co/membership.

📍 Dog Exercise Areas:
Menomonee Park • Minooka Park • Nashotah Park • Mukwonago Park

02/05/2026

01/08/2026

The back portion of the Large Breed area is currently closed due to icy conditions.

View updates at waukeshacounty.gov/parkalerts

01/07/2026

12/08/2025

Give the gift of park or lake access! 🌳 Our gift cards can be used toward Daily Permits or an Annual Membership, granting access to any of our 9 parks (or use for lake access)! Your lucky recipient can enjoy outdoor activities or time on the lake! 🚲 🌊

Gift cards available at wauk.co/webtrac

12/01/2025

🌳 2026 Memberships are here! Get year-round access to parks in the Waukesha County Park System or Lake Access sites. 🌊

Enjoy unlimited entry to nine fee-based parks with trails, dog exercise areas, beaches, and more, or choose a Lake Access membership for coverage at five boat launches! You can purchase your 2026 membership online at wauk.co/membership and visit waukeshacountyparks.com to learn more about our annual membership benefits.

🗒️NOTE: 2026 memberships can also be purchased in person at Retzer Nature Center (S14 W28167 Madison St.) or at the Waukesha County Courthouse (515 W Moreland Blvd, Rm AC260) in the Park System Main Office.

🌳 2026 Memberships are here! Get year-round access to parks in the Waukesha County Park System or Lake Access sites. 🌊

Enjoy unlimited entry to nine fee-based parks with trails, dog exercise areas, beaches, and more, or choose a Lake Access membership for coverage at five boat launches! You can purchase your 2026 membership online at wauk.co/membership and visit waukeshacountyparks.com to learn more about our annual membership benefits.

🗒️NOTE: 2026 memberships can also be purchased in person at Retzer Nature Center (S14 W28167 Madison St.) or at the Waukesha County Courthouse (515 W Moreland Blvd, Rm AC260) in the Park System Main Office.

11/28/2025

🌳 2026 Annual Memberships are here! Get year-round access to parks in the Waukesha County Park System or Lake Access sites. 🌊

• Enjoy unlimited entry to nine fee-based parks with amenities like trails, sled hills, beaches, fishing piers, playgrounds, dog exercise areas, and much more.
• Or, choose a Lake Access membership for coverage at five boat launches!

You can purchase your 2026 membership online at wauk.co/membership and visit waukeshacountyparks.com to learn more about our annual membership benefits.

Gift cards available, too: wauk.co/plugiftcards

🗒️NOTE: 2026 memberships can also be purchased in person at Retzer Nature Center (S14 W28167 Madison St.) or at the Waukesha County Courthouse (515 W Moreland Blvd) in the Park System Main Office. (Note: Closed Nov. 28)

08/27/2025

Although National Dog Day was yesterday, our furry friends are worth celebrating an extra day! Get out today and enjoy! 🎉

08/14/2025

While we usually share parks, lakes, and trails, we also want to help our community stay safe and informed. 💚 Whether you're still dealing with high water, road closures, or property concerns, these links and Infoline can help:

👉 https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/disasterinformation
📞 2-1-1 to report damages or for info on resources
🚧 Stay up to date at Waukesha County Emergency Management

We’re all part of the same community – and when it floods, it affects our parks, neighborhoods, friends, and family. Please take care out there. We'll be back to your regularly scheduled park adventures soon. 🌳

📸 This is a photo of the Fox River Trail, which remains closed due to flooding. Many other Park System spaces are OPEN and ready to welcome you! Before heading out, be sure to check Park Alerts for our latest updates: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/parks-and-land-use/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-trails/park-alerts/