Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department

09/02/2026

September Bentzin Family Town Square Road Closure Schedule

We’re looking forward to several community events at Bentzin Family Town Square this September! To help provide a safe and enjoyable environment for attendees, S. Water Street adjacent to the Town Square will be temporarily closed during the following scheduled events.

Please take a look at the September road closure calendar when planning your trip downtown and use an alternate route during the scheduled closure times.

Thank you for your flexibility, and we hope to see you at the Town Square!

09/01/2026

Registration is still open for our Adult Volleyball Leagues!! We offer a Coed, Women's, and Men's Divisions.

Team Fee: $250/Team for 16 games in the season.

Registration closes on September 21st!! The first week of games will be October 5th. Register soon to guarantee your team a spot!

You can register online via RecDesk or by stopping in-person to the Parks & Rec Office located at 514 S First St.

09/01/2026

🚨👉 LAST CALL!!! 👈🚨

🎟️ Discount Ticket Program Ends September 4, 2026! 🎟️

Don't miss your chance to save BIG on family fun before the season ends! 🌞🎢🦁

🎡 Available attractions include:
🦁 Milwaukee Zoo
💦 Noah's Ark
🦆 Wisconsin Original Ducks
🏰 Mt. Olympus
🌿 Land of Natura
🏴‍☠️ Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

📍 Tickets are available for purchase Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the office.

⏰ Once the program ends, the savings are gone—grab your tickets before September 4 and make the most of the rest of your summer! ☀️🎉

08/31/2026

🎄 Thinking about joining us for A Christmas Story at The Fireside? Come hungry! 🍽️🎭

Your trip includes a delicious Fireside meal featuring soup, sides, dessert, and beverage, plus your choice of entrée:

🍗 Chicken Parmesan
🐟 Grilled Atlantic Salmon
🥩 Roast Beef Tenderloin
🥧 Vegetarian Pot Pie

And that's not all—your trip also includes round-trip motorcoach transportation and premium seating for the matinee performance of A Christmas Story on Friday, November 6!

📅 Register by September 30
🎟️ Sign up online at watertownwi.recdesk.com or in person at the Watertown Senior & Community Center.
💲Cost: $130/person
🔗 Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1hL9EeTB/

Great food, a holiday classic, and no driving required—what better way to kick off the holiday season? 🎄✨

Offering diverse, year-round park and recreation activities for the City of Watertown, WI.

08/29/2026

⭐ Gold Star Self-Defense is BACK! ⭐

The Watertown Senior & Community Center and Watertown Police Department are once again teaming up to offer Gold Star Self-Defense for adults ages 18+!

Learn practical techniques focused on awareness, prevention, personal safety, and confidence in a supportive environment.

📅 Wednesday, October 28
⏰ Choose from 1:00 p.m. OR 5:00 p.m.
📍 Watertown Senior & Community Center – Lower Level

Registration is requested to help us plan for each session. Sign up through RecDesk at www.watertownwi.recdesk.com to reserve your spot!

Come learn skills to help you feel more aware, prepared, and confident in everyday situations.

08/28/2026

After a successful season at the Watertown Aquatic Center our primary pool location has transitioned to the Indoor Pool at Riverside Middle School.

To view the Indoor Pool's schedule for open and lap swim please visit: https://watertownwi.recdesk.com/Community/Calendar

From the Facility List drop-down select Indoor Pool underneath Riverside Middle School.

The Indoor Pool accepts passes and cash only. Daily admission fees are $5.00 for residents and $7.50 for non-residents. Passes for the remainder of 2027 can be purchased on RecDesk also.

08/28/2026

🌳 ROOTED IN WATERTOWN TREE PLANTING PROGRAM 🌳

Help grow a greener, healthier Watertown! 🌱

The Watertown Park, Recreation & Forestry Department, with support from a donation from the estate of Randy Roeseler, is offering the Rooted in Watertown Tree Planting Program!

This cost-sharing program gives City property owners the opportunity to choose from a variety of tree species. Trees will be planted by the Forestry Department along the street right-of-way.

🌿 Why participate?
Together, we can build a diverse and sustainable urban forest while increasing Watertown’s tree canopy for years to come!

💲 Cost: $100 per tree
🌳 Limit: 2 trees per property
📅 Registration Deadline: October 1, 2026

👉 Register online at watertownwi.recdesk.com or stop by the Park & Recreation Office.

Let’s put down roots and grow Watertown together! 🌳💚

08/25/2026

🌭🔥Grill & Chill Cookout - Round 2! 🔥🍔

Our first Community Cookout in June was a sellout, and we're excited to do it again!

Join us on Friday, September 18 for another delicious Community Cookout at the Watertown Senior & Community Center. Enjoy great food, friendly faces, and help support programs and events for locals aged 50+.

Fresh off the grill:
🍔 Hamburgers
🌭 Brats
🌭 Hotdogs
🔥 Meal Deals
🍪 Homemade Bake Sale
🎟️ Raffles

Whether you joined us in June or missed out the first time, don't wait—our last cookout sold out, and we'd love to see you at Round 2!

📅 Friday, September 18 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Watertown Senior & Community Center
🔗 Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ctg1zgcxW/

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for another great community event!

08/23/2026

✈️ Looking for a Last-Minute Getaway—or Planning Your Next Adventure? 🌎

Join Lawanna Lambert from Premier World Discovery for a travel preview on Thursday, August 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Watertown Senior & Community Center for upcoming opportunities, including two chances to get away yet this year!

🍂 New Orleans & Cajun Country – November 2026
🎄 San Antonio Holiday – December 2026
🌴 Colorful Costa Rica – January 2027

Learn about the itineraries, destinations, sights, and experiences included—and see if one of these trips is calling your name!

The presentation is FREE and open to the public, and anyone is welcome to travel with us!

Come explore what's next! 🧳✈️

🔗 Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FYzU5E1D7/