Much quieter and safer than other parks in Ozaukee county. Kids that go there are always polite and…read morerespectful.

This bridge was fun to see. A pretty little park. We went in winter but I still enjoyed it. A…read moreshort drive from downtown Cedarburg.

I was here to check out the Cedarburg Covered Bridge but I also took the time to walk around this…read morelovely park. So let's combine both into one and here we are. The bridge was built by the Town of Cedarburg to replace a number of periodically washed out bridges. Pine logs were cut and milled in Baraboo, fitted into place in a lattice truss construction with 3x10 inch planks secured by 2 inch hardwood pins, eliminating the use of nails or bolts, and floored by 3 inch planking. The Ozaukee County Board in 1940 coted to assume the preservation and maintenance of the bridge. While the bridge is not open for vehicular traffic and there is a concrete and steel bridge adjacent, you can absolutely walk the bridge or even bicycle it. The nearby park has benches and picnic tables and a building with a picnic shelter complete with power outlets and public restrooms. There's plenty of space in the park to spread out and enjoy the second, smaller bridge. Plenty of parking. This is a great spot for your photo ops and in fact a couple was getting their engagement photos done here when I visited. [Review 20675 overall - 245 in Wisconsin - 1656 of 2023.]

llLOVE love love this park...... I only gave it a 1 rating because they have removed all the…read moregarbage cans. A bus load of kids (Johnson Bus out of New Berlin) just left and there is garbage all over. Most of the blame should go to the Chaperones, but I've seen other people leave garbage also because there are no containers. Camping you have to go a couple blocks away to the tennis courts to access the dumpster. Previous years they had containers all over the park. Not sure if it's lazy employees or ????? Just sad the garbage ends up in the water and will eventually ruin a very beautiful area.

It's great because its not crammed up with RV's. It's nice for families to chill. Remember the bug…read morespray though or otherwise you'll be itching like a meth addict on crack cocaine. really. mosquito.

Was so much fun loved the lake and the playground was nice us such a nice place to go with your…read morefamily

A secluded county park not too many folks know about Yahr park is a nice place to take your family…read moreswimming or drop a fishing line. The park offers tiered parking and we always choose the closest possible Parking as there have been car break ins that occurred in the farthest lost when we've been here. Hopefully an isolated event! The lake has a clean spacious beach area with two shaded benches and lots of picnic tables to store your belongings or hold a bbq while the kids swim. There is a fishing pier and the lake hosts a lot of canoeing and kayaking. There also is a nearby upgraded playground with bathrooms. Located between West Bend and Fredonia your bound to run into neighbors or friends here if your from either area!

The power plant on the lakefront near the Port Washington Marina switched from coal to natural gas…read morein 2004. The former coal docks have now been converted and are part of a nice park. There are paved paths along the lake, a boardwalk, picnic tables, several benches, bike parking and a red metal roofed pavilion. The pavilion has a spiral staircase reminiscent of the staircases you may find in lighthouses, and from the pavilion overlook you can see two lights: the art deco Port Washington Breakwater Light and Port Washington Lighthouse, which has been restored and now houses a museum. There are just a few steps to get to the top of the pavilion overlook, and once up there you will be sheltered from the elements and can have a good look at the lake and the lights. In the park you will also find a replica of the Wisconsin Pillar from the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.

This park is so much better than mountains of coal! Would highly recommend!!!read more

Beautiful park with great trails and rock face to climb around on…read more It's a must visit in the fall and also has excellent views of the horicon marsh. It's also nice to visit in summer and open year round. There's also good camping.

Beautiful park with camping , trails and playgrounds... camping areas, grills, picnic areas,…read more shelters and large tent camping for large tent camping groups... beautiful trails and unique rock foundations... rest areas and showers are available...gorgeous park

Lion's Den in Grafton is a peaceful and scenic spot right along Lake Michigan. The hiking trails…read moreare well maintained and offer beautiful views of the shoreline, making it an easy and enjoyable walk for all levels. The park has a nice pavilion area and clean, well-kept bathrooms, which makes it comfortable for longer visits. Throughout the trails and overlooks, there are several benches dedicated in memory of loved ones. These add a very touching and reflective feel to the experience and make it more than just a hike--it's a place to slow down and appreciate the moment. Overall, it's a beautiful, quiet place for nature, reflection, and lake views, and definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Great hike in lovely Port Washington WI, just north of Milwaukee. Ample free parking. Not to say it…read moredoesn't get crowded, but it wasn't bad when we were there on a weekend. There is a paved trail which isn't too long, but is ADA compliant so that's a plus. We did a three mile loop, checking out the bluffs and taking the stairs down to the secluded little beach. Lots of poison ivy....which is normal to the area, but really it's best to avoid it by staying on trail and covering up. Seemed like leashed and/or well behaved dogs were welcome. Worth checking out.

A very nice rails-to-trails paved bike trail! Signage is great, and plentiful. Parking along the…read moretrail is easy, and it's an easy ride, alongside a railroad, with native plants, and through the backyards of neighboring villages. We biked the trail a short distance from Brown Deer up to beautiful downtown Cedarburg (5.3 miles one way). It was very nice, and bike racks at the trail head in Cedarburg are plentiful. The trailhead at Brown Deer has several places to get a beverage or bite to eat at: St. Paul Fish Co., Cafe Hollander, Colectivo Coffee, so we ended out our ride with a refreshment. Interurban rails-to-trails projects are typically more rustic than say, County Park Lakefront trails, given that they follow a railroad path. This lovely paved trail follows alongside a railroad, but is not paved over the railroad tracks. I love the rails-to-trails concept, and I look forward to many more rides on the trail!

**Disclaimer: I haven't ridden very far into this trail…read more Getting that out of the way, this is a nice, well paved well marked trail that, combined with the northwestern portion of the oak leaf trail will take you from downtown Milwaukee through most of the town's of ozaukee county, with only a brief onroad portion (for the oak leaf trail) at green bay avenue in Glendale. Its a little more rustic feeling than the oak leaf (hey, even the power lines here become mainly wood as opposed to metal once you cross the county line) and its a lot less congested than riding the trails in Milwaukee proper (although love those too!) Also, although the name has "urban" in the title, I found the trail anything but and very pastoral (I've been waiting for a while to use that word in a review.) People seem more likely to give the universal biking/jogging "hi" and accompanying wave here than in the city. There's many places to stop for coffee, food etc along the way and a few stops in from the mke county line is a "family community center" that looked useful for pit stops. Another great addition to the greater Milwaukee areas parks and trails system!

At this rate, my family should be spokespeople for this State Park, because we really love it that…read moremuch. It continues to be a favorite spot for camping trips multiple times a year, but hot dang you have to book FAR in advance to get a site! I believe they allow you to book up to 11 months in advance, which seems crazy but trust me when I say you need to, especially for weekend or holiday dates. We camp with both an RV and tents, and are always in search of sites with electric as an option. My favorite is around the #89-92 area, but honestly you can't go wrong with most all of the sites. The grounds are extremely well-kept, and it's a delight to be tucked into the forest of trees. Tons of walking paths wind around this park too, including the beautiful dunes. Great to explore in all seasons. Various trails lead straight to Lake Michigan, where you'll find the sprawling beach of white sand. In the warm months, it's great to swim, and in the cooler months the beach is flat enough to take a nice long walk on or simply enjoy the ocean-like views. Other pros: plenty of parking for single-day visitors, a huge playground alongside the beach entrance, firewood and ice on site, an 'amphitheatre' area where events like weddings can be hosted, and it's very dog-friendly. There's nothing not to love at this gorgeous state park!

On a warm October day we headed for Kohler~Andre Park beach for some beach combing. The sand is…read moreincredible soft and barefoot walking is a must. The sounds of the waves is peaceful and I can sit on the shore for hours appreciating the lake views and the solitude. Leaf peeping was perfect!

When you decide to see the James Tellen Woodland Sculpture Garden, be sure to double check your…read moremap. It's located in a residential neighborhood, south of Sheboygan, that is off the beaten path. The first thing you see is a log fence along Evergreen Road. In the trompe-l'œil sculpture, you'll find a Native American family, a momma bear climbing a tree and her two cubs playing in a tree. Park your car in the lot off Evergreen Road and walk back up to the road to take a closer look at the fence. The amount of detail that James Tellen put into his work is evident in the logs. You'll find a Native American family, a momma bear about to climb a tree, and her cubs playing on the tree top. Near the large sculpted tree (go ahead and stick your head in the large opening!) you'll find a box with an information sheet that describes the sculptures you'll be seeing as you walk the path into the woods. Where did this all come from? James Tellen worked in a Sheboygan furniture factory where he painted stripes and other details on the products. When not working, he studied painting under local artisans and later worked with other media. During the depression, production slowdowns gave him time to pursue his artwork. This log cottage and land, south of town, was a family refuge and became a place for him to pursue his artwork. During the winter, he would work on sculpting heads in the basement of his home. In Spring and Summer, he attached the heads to armatures that supported his concrete sculptures. Tellen died in 1957, leaving a legacy of 30 such sculptures at the family cottage. The Kohler Foundation acquired the sculpture garden in 1988 and in 2001, the collection was gifted to the John Michael Kohler Art Center. The Tellen environment is the first addition to the JMKAC collection that is off premises. (The JMKAC is in downtown Sheboygan.) A sculpture of a young Abraham Lincoln, splitting a log, shows Tellen's incredible dedication to detail. It is reminiscent of Clarence Shaler's "Lincoln the Dreamer" sculpture on the campus of Ripon College. Tellen tried to depict everyday people, and the young Lincoln is represented as an everyday neighbor rather than as the statesman that we all remember. The Tellen collection is open dawn to dusk daily. It is one the art environments restored by the Kohler Foundation and listed as part of Wandering Wisconsin. I have reviewed some of these sites on Yelp, too. https://www.jmkac.org/exhibitions/wandering-wisconsin.html

Nice walk through the woods. Interesting in a kitschy way. Go back to the roadhouse a half mile…read moreback down the road for some good drinks.