Dog Amenities

Waukesha County Park System offers four fully fenced dog exercise areas, two designated dog swim areas, three open beach swimming areas, and over 60 miles of wooded and paved trails to explore.

General Rules:

Handlers are not allowed to let their dog(s) interfere in any manner with other people’s enjoyment of the park. Handlers who fail to properly control a dog or whose dog creates a public nuisance or other disturbance may be asked to leave the park or may be issued citations.

Dogs prohibited at Retzer Nature Center (leashed service dogs permitted)
- Read about Retzer's No Dogs Policy.
No more than three dogs per handler in the park
Owners cannot leave dogs unattended at any time
Dogs must be leashed (6 ft. maximum length when not in designated off-leash exercise areas).
- Electronic leashes or collars are not considered a leash.
Handlers shall maintain control of their dog(s) at all times
No dogs allowed on groomed cross country ski trails (dogs are welcome on winter hiking and snowshoeing trails).
Dog bites or serious dog incident with injury, call 262-446-5070
A Parks Annual Membership or Parks Daily Permit is required for each vehicle entering a Waukesha County Park facility.

Dog Swim & Rules

Dog Swim Locations

Fox Brook Park	2925 N Barker Road, Brookfield 53045 (map)	Dogs allowed in designated Dog Swim Area only. Dogs not allowed on the sand beach or in the designated beach swimming area.
Menomonee Park	W220 N7884 Town Line Road, Menomonee Falls 53051 (map)	Dogs allowed in designated Dog Swim Area* only. Dogs not allowed on the sand beach or in the designated beach swimming area.*
Minooka Park	1927 E. Sunset Drive, Waukesha 53186 (map)	Open Beach Swimming - Swim At Your Own Risk (SAYOR)
Mukwonago Park	S100 W31900 County Hwy LO, Mukwonago 53149 (map)	Open Beach Swimming - Swim At Your Own Risk (SAYOR)
Muskego Park	S83 W20370 Janesville Road, Muskego 53150 (map)	Open Beach Swimming - Swim At Your Own Risk (SAYOR)
Naga-Waukee Park	651 Hwy 83, Hartland, WI 53029 (map)	Open Beach Swimming - Swim At Your Own Risk (SAYOR)

Dog Swim Rules

Beach Swimming Rules:

Dogs must be leashed at all times, except when in the water
Handlers must properly dispose of all dog waste
No more than three dogs per handler; handlers must maintain a visual and voice control at all times

Designated Dog Swim Areas Rules:

Dogs only - no handler can swim or wade with dogs
No fishing in designated dog swim area
No boat launching

Dog Exercise Areas & Rules

Menomonee Park	W220 N7884 Town Line Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 32 acres Dog watering station located in Area 1 Explore open turf areas and several mowed trails through natural meadows and woodlands Three areas: Area 1: All breeds Area 2: Large breed Area 3: Small breed (20 inches tall at shoulder and less)
Minooka Park	1927 E. Sunset Drive, Waukesha 53186 19 acres Two areas: Large breed Small breed (20 inches tall at shoulder and less)
Mukwonago Park	W325 S9925 Beulah Road, Mukwonago 53149 34 acres Dog watering stations Three areas: Large breed Small breed (20 inches tall at shoulder and less) Lazy Bones Zone area This area is dedicated to our laid-back, even-tempered and easygoing dog visitors. Please reserve this tranquil area for use by senior dogs, shy dogs, disabled dogs, dogs in rehab, and dogs that prefer low-energy interactions. Please move to other use areas if your dog becomes excited or rambunctious. All other dog exercise area rules apply
Nashotah Park	W330 N5113 County Highway C • Nashotah 53058 18 acres Dog watering stations Two areas: Large breed Small breed (20 inches tall at shoulder and less)

Purchase your Annual Membership or Daily Permit to utilize Dog Amenities.

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