Park Locations
Brightondale Park and Golf Course
Located just north of the intersection of Highways 75 and 142, (14 miles from the City of Kenosha), adjacent to the 5000 acre Bong State Recreation Area. This 500-acre Park features a 45-hole championship golf course and driving range. Also offers beautiful wooded picnic areas, children’s playground equipment, restrooms, shelter buildings, ball diamonds, nature trails, and a fishing pond.
Brightondale Park Map
Bristol Woods Park
Located south of County Highway “C” on County “MB”, this 200-acre park is the most natural of all the Kenosha County Parks. Home to the Pringle Nature Center, this park boasts 4.28 miles of hiking trails as well as a playground and shelter building. Click here for pdf map of hiking trails.
Bristol Woods Park Map
Fox River Park
Located on County Highway “F”, just east of County Highway “W”, this 150-acre park is home to wooded areas, picnic areas, and playground equipment, tennis courts and ball diamonds. The quiet waters of the Fox River meander along the eastern boundary of the park and are accessible to boaters and canoers (launching area provided along County Road “F” at the bridge). A special attraction during the winter is a bermed sled slide, which provides a long and exhilarating run (weather permitting). Artificial lighting allows night use of this popular sledding facility. Also, home to a no fee 9-hole disc golf course. Fox River Park is home to Ray Berres Field ball diamond.
Fox River Park Map Disc Golf Scorecard & Map Disc Golf Rules
Old Settlers Park
The smallest County Park at 17 acres, it is always a hit with the summer beach crowd. The park provides shaded picnic and lawn areas overlooking Paddock Lake, sandy beaches, shelter building, bathhouse and restroom facilities, playground equipment and ample parking. Old Settlers Park is also home to Spencer Field, a little league ball diamond. This park is conveniently located on Highway 50, 7 miles west of I-94. Entry fee charged from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend when lifeguards are on duty.
Old Settlers Park Map
Petrifying Springs Park and Golf Course
This is the flagship of Kenosha County Parks. Known to locals as “Pets”, this park is the oldest in the system and offers a wide range of enjoyment for people of all ages throughout the year. The rolling landscape adds beauty as well as challenge to its 18-hole golf course. Excellent picnic areas feature 5 picnic shelters, restrooms and playground areas, softball diamonds, nature trails, sand volleyball courts. Home to one of the State’s natural hardwood forests, the fall color in both the park and on the golf course is breathtaking. Comprised of 360 acres, this park is located on County Highway “A”, just east of State Highway 31.
Petrifying Springs Park Map
Silver Lake Park
This 260-acre park features one of the best sandy beaches in southeastern Wisconsin. Excellent picnic areas, bathhouse, concession stand, picnic shelters, lakeside playground equipment, sand volleyball, soccer fields, windsurfing area and convenient parking all combine to create a popular getaway on summer days. Nature trails traverse the rolling landscape and reward hikers with a sweeping overview of Silver Lake and the surrounding countryside. The park is located on County Highway “F”, one-mile south from State Highway 50. Entry fee charged from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend while lifeguards are on duty.
Silver Lake Park Map
Kemper Center/Anderson Arts Center
This park is a cultural and recreational facility along the shores of Lake Michigan. The 15 acres offer picturesque old buildings (circa 1800), floral landscaping, along with a beautiful scenic setting overlooking Lake Michigan. Frequently the site of lawn concerts, art exhibits, retreats and weddings, the Center also offers picnic tables and a fishing pier with special accommodations to the handicapped. The Center is located at 6501 – 3rd Avenue, Kenosha. For events or rentals at this location, please visit the Kemper Center web site or call them at 262-657-6005.
Kenosha History Center
Historical museum located at 220 – 51st Place, Kenosha. For information on current displays and hours of operation, please visit the History Center web site or call them at 262-654-5770.
Kenosha County Bike Trail
The North trail is accessed at 35th Street and 28th Avenue and heads north to the Racine/Kenosha County Line. The South trail is located at 89th Street and 30th Avenue and heads south to the Illinois/Wisconsin State Line. The trail consists of approximately 14 miles of limestone path.
Bike Trail Map