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Annual Memberships & Daily Permits

Parks, Lake Access, Buses, Pay Guest Entrance, or Pay a Notice

An Annual Membership or Daily Permit is required for each vehicle that enters a fee-based park.

An Annual Membership or Daily Permit is verified by license plate scanner at each park entrance. 

Questions? Call 262-548-7801

Annual Memberships

Park and Lake Access

Park and Lake Access Annual Memberships are available for purchase by clicking the button below.

Purchase from a variety of membership options:

  • Park Annual Membership
  • Lake Access Annual Membership
  • Park & Lake Access Bundle Membership
  • Senior and Disabled Veteran Membership - Discounted Rate

Not interested in buying online?

Purchase at either of the locations below.

  • Retzer Nature Center
    • S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI 53188
    • Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    • Saturday | 10:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
  • Waukesha County Courthouse - Park System Main Office
    • 515 W Moreland Blvd AC 260, Waukesha, WI 53188
    • Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Note:

  • Membership expires on December 31st of each calendar year.
  • Membership purchased after Thanksgiving extends through the following year.

Daily Permits

Park and Lake Access

Park and Lake Access Daily Permits are available for purchase by clicking the button below.

Park and Lake Daily Permits are available for purchase by clicking the button below.

Purchase options

  • Park Daily Permit
  • Lake Access Daily Permit

Not interested in buying online?

Purchase at:

  • Retzer Nature Center
    • S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI 53188
  • Waukesha County Courthouse - Park System Main Office
    • 515 W Moreland Blvd AC 260, Waukesha, WI 53188

Pay My Notice

Park and Lake Access

If more than five days have passed since your unpaid visit(s) to Waukesha County Parks or Lake Access, you’ll receive a notice via US mail.

Resolve an unpaid notice by clicking the button below to purchase your daily Permit or Annual Membership. 

  • Pay promptly to avoid additional charges. Charges increase as fees remain unpaid.
  • If you believe you’ve received the notice in error, contact us at ParksInfo@WaukeshaCounty.gov
  • Notice FAQ

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