Beaches

What

Self-service rentals of single and tandem kayaks are available for rent.

Personal Floatation Device included in rental.

Where

• Fox Brook Park
• Menomonee Park
• Naga-Waukee Park

How

Rentals available on a first come, first serve basis.

When

Kayak and SUP rentals operate from the second Friday in May through the last Sunday of September.

Who

Rentals provided by Surf Shack LLC.

How much

Single Kayak

$12 for first hour

$9 each additional hour

Tandem Kayak:

$17 for first hour 

$12 each additional hour

Swim at Your Own Risk - No Lifeguards on Duty

• Open from Sunrise - Sunset
• Beach open from the second Friday in May through the last Sunday of September
• Swimming allowed only in designated roped-in shallow area
• Prohibited in the Beach Area (within 40 feet of sand and beach house)
  • Smoking
  • Glass
  • Fishing Poles/Tackle
  • Alcohol
  • Grilling
  • Launching of Watercraft

• Dog Swimming only allowed in designated separate dog swim areas at
• • Fox Brook Park
  • Menomonee Park
• Dog Swimming allowed at regular beaches at
  • Minooka Park
  • Mukwonago Park
  • Muskego Park
  • Naga-Waukee Park

Waukesha County is committed to giving our customers the best experience at our beaches; beaches are monitored regularly during swim season for E. coli bacteria and blue-green algae.

• Bacteria: Below please find results of water sampling for bacteria
• Blue-green algae: If spotted during regular visual checks, blue-green algae require temporary closure of the beach and sampling via Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
• Recommended: Water quality, Swimmer's Itch and weather may all be factors in your beach planning. Always consider that weather conditions can change quickly.

Water quality at each Waukesha County Park beach is tested weekly.

View water quality status below and at the beaches via signage on the beach.

Note: After heavy rainfall, bacteria levels may be elevated.

• Carry-in watercraft only.
• Electric motors are allowed.
• Properly fitting Coast Guard approved life jackets must be worn while on the water in the watercraft, and you must remain in your watercraft at all times.
• Wisconsin boating laws and regulations must be complied with at all times.
• Children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by someone age 16 years or older.
• Watercraft occupants must stay within the watercraft and seated at all times.
• All watercrafts must stay at least 100 feet away from designated swimming areas.
• All watercrafts must use the designated launch location.

Do I pay to get into the park?
Yes. Here's how it works: Each vehicle needs a Parks annual membership or Parks daily permit, but users may take up to five days from date of visit to purchase. Entry is not guaranteed when facilities are filled to capacity or for special events. 

Where can I check if the beach is open on any given day?
Find info about all the beaches -- and other Parks and Lake Access conditions, closures, and maintenance -- at the Park Alerts page.

Can I check a beach's "water quality"?
Yes. Please see the "Water Quality tab above. Also, it's posted at the beach. Note: After heavy rainfall, bacteria levels may be elevated.

Can I kayak, canoe, or paddleboard?
Yes, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards are welcome at most parks*. Some guidelines:

• No launching from the swimming beach; use only the designated watercraft launch area(s).
• Required: Properly-fitting Coast Guard-approved life jackets must be worn while on the water; remain in your watercraft at all times.
• No use of boats at Minooka Park or Muskego Park

Can I rent a kayak?
Self-service kiosks are at Menomonee, Fox Brook, and Naga-Waukee Parks. Rent kayaks and tandem kayaks. 

What concessions are available? Can I bring outside food?

• Full-service concessions available at Fox Brook Park beach and concessions from The Tap Yard Beer Garden during their operating hours
• Vending machines available at Muskego and Naga-Waukee beaches
• Concessions from The Tap Yard Beer Garden at Menomonee beach during their operating hours
• Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome
• No glass is permitted on beaches

Can I use a beach umbrella/small pop-up tent for shade?
Yes! Umbrellas are allowed on the beach; pop-up tents allowed only on turf areas and cannot be staked into the ground.

Can I use an inflatable toy or boat in the designated swim area?
Yes, only during Swim At Your Own Risk hours. 
Note: Inflatable watercraft are allowed outside of the designated swim area if all members are wearing properly fitting Coast Guard-approved lifejackets and occupants remain in the watercraft at all times. View watercraft rules.

I left something behind - what do I do?
Please connect with the park's field staff via phone or in person.

Can I bring my dog to swim?

Dog swimming only in designated separate dog swimming areas at
• Fox Brook
• Menomonee

Dog swimming allowed at regular sand beach area at
• Minooka 
• Mukwonago
• Muskego
• Naga-Waukee

Are there showers available?
Yes, at Fox Brook, Menomonee, Muskego, Mukwonago, and Naga-Waukee parks. Sorry, no showers at Minooka Park.

Can I scuba dive?
Yes, with a required free Scuba Dive permit. Fox Brook and Menomonee Parks only during swim at your own risk beach season.

Can I train for triathlon swimming outside of the designated swim area?
Yes, with a required free Triathlon Swim Training permit during swim at your own risk beach season. Fox Brook and Menomonee Parks only. Recommended: Check-in with park staff (if possible) upon your arrival to show a copy of your permit. 

When do the beaches close for the season?
Last Sunday in September