The best parks & outdoor spots in Washington County

Faith Haven is a pocket of low-key natural beauty with walking trails built by St. John’s volunteers, ideal for a midday reset or an evening wander. No fuss, just woods, birdsong, and enough room to breathe… the kind of nearby break you’ll actually use.

From the Kewaskum newsletter, October 14, 2026

5 miles in the Kettle Moraine Northern Unit, with separate hiking loops, a reservable shelter, water, and year-round vault toilets. Bonus this winter 2024/2025, NFMBA is machine grooming for fat biking, so keep those tires rolling.

From the Kewaskum newsletter, October 7, 2026

If you're itching for a quick game or a longer ramble, Kewaskum Kiwanis Community Park packs basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts, ball diamonds, playgrounds, and hiking trails across a leafy 34 acres... plus community go-tos like tournaments, church picnics, and the library’s summer reading program picnic.

From the Kewaskum newsletter, October 1, 2026

Schmidt Century Farm is your nearby spot for grass fed Black Angus beef, heritage Duroc/Berkshire pork, and small-batch poultry, raised transparently and ethically. Swing by for the farm store's local finds, say hi to the gentle critters, and make grocery day feel like an outing.

From the Mayville newsletter, October 26, 2026

For a close-to-home wander with legit views, Ice Age Trail - Kewaskum Segment snakes through the Roman and Mercedes Otten Preserve, with extra loop trails and birdy hilltops, then links up with the Eisenbahn State Trail. Perfect for a quick reset that still feels like away.

From the Kewaskum newsletter, September 25, 2026

Friedenfeld Park in Germantown packs 53 acres of soccer and football fields, a baseball diamond, a playground, and gravel and asphalt paths when you just want a peaceful walk. It’s also home to the Germantown Hawks Football Club and Germantown Soccer Club, so expect lively sidelines and easy pick-up energy.

From the Menomonee Falls newsletter, October 23, 2026

Need a low effort, high payoff kid-and-grownup hangout? Kinderberg Park packs 23 acres with courts, fields, playground, picnic spots, a rentable shelter for gatherings, a winter sledding hill, plus the community’s only 1,200 square foot sprayground, and it hosts year round rec fun like the Family Glow Walk.

From the Menomonee Falls newsletter, October 16, 2026

When you need fresh air without the drive, Ice Age Trail - West Bend Segment is an easy pick for quick day hikes that actually clear the head. Check the Hiker Resource Map and Trail Alerts before you go, then bring the pup on a leash and just wander.

From the West Bend newsletter, September 8, 2026