This is a beautiful park located right in the east side of West Bend with great access to the…read moreMilwaukee River. There are hiking trails all over the park, with numerous foot bridges that criss cross the river itself. There are stands of trees, and plenty of prairie and other habitat to enjoy along the trails. I enjoy the Milwaukee River access to wade or fish from shore for smallmouth bass. The river is usually shallow enough through most of this stretch that you can wade it without having to get out of the streambed too often.

I love coming here. This is one of a few places I will come to and take photos. The scenery is…read morebeautiful. It would be easy to spend more than an hour here. I like walking around and listening to the water. Walking on the bridges and having whoever I know to pose for me. That place is perfect for portraits. I love the trees as well. No matter what season it's beautiful.

This is the main park I travel to and hike in. Honestly, I prefer this park. My images above are…read moreproof.

(3 July visit) I forgot that I posted these pictures without a review. I hadn't been here since I…read morewas early teens, so it was about 25+ years. The fishing has not changed, as the blue gill bite within 10 seconds when you fish around the pavilion as you first enter the park. That day was the first time that we took the trail all the way down to the next pavilion about a quarter mile or more down the trail, fishing success all along the way. The facilities are well kept and the families and summer school kids seemed to enjoy all that is offered at the park. We'll be back next fishing season to slay some more blue gills and fire up a grill.

We had such a blast at the Westbury Bank Aquapark in West Bend! Our family (two adults and an…read more11-year-old) went for the first time, and we couldn't stop smiling. The inflatables are HUGE--slides, climbing spots, and even a swing that had us laughing like kids. The whole area is great for a full day out. There are picnic tables if you want to bring lunch, a concessions stand for snacks, a splash pad for the little ones, and a regular swimming area if you just want to relax. Everything felt clean and well-maintained, and the staff was super friendly and safety-focused (life jackets for everyone). At $8 per person for a two-hour session, it's such an affordable family outing compared to other water attractions. We'll definitely be back--it's the perfect mix of fun, exercise, and summer vibes

Is West Bend keeping up its parks and downtown to attract young families? It sure seems to be!…read moreRegner Park has so many amenities from fishing piers, to baseball fields, a tranquil labyrinth garden and swimming area, all make this park a top notch local park and local destination.

Beautiful park for a nice walk. Very relaxing and quiet. We love just having a nice quiet,…read moreleisurely stroll through the park to reflect on the past day.

From the owner: Boat launch into Little Cedar Lake within Washington County's Ackerman's Grove Parkread more

Recently updated, this is a really nice place to bring kids fishing or swimming. The playground is…read moreon the other side of the swimming area, its very nice. No changing areas but at least there is a portable toilet. The updated beach is more open and easier to access and see around you.

Another park I enjoy going to. Not a lot but I do come here. Another place I've taken photos of…read more Just like Ridge Run County Park, this place has plenty of paths to walk on and enjoy the beauty nature has to offer. It's quiet. It's filled with serenity. There's a place. A beach to go swimming during the summer. Walking biking swimming and the scenery.

Lovely and unexpected conservancy in West Bend. The trails are fairly well marked, and they have Q…read morecodes that you can scan for information. Although, when I was doing it, it did not work. Also, bring your bug spray! A lot of the trail is wooded, and there were lots of flies and gnats. We also saw two Cranes in the woods. That was a sweet, unexpected moment. There also is a beautiful barn, which is used for weddings and, I'm sure other events. It would be a lovely venue to hold your wedding. We noticed they are building a children's playground on the property as well. Which looks like it's going to be adorable when it's finished! We really enjoyed our hike. It is not strenuous, and you can take many different trails. Would do it again in fall!

I haven't been here for a few months but I do recommend going. They have paths that you're able to…read morewalk on and see nature. There's history to this place and down by the pond. Some of the family still live on the land. It's a beautiful place to see and to walk around. They have quite a lot going on there. Check out the website and on Facebook. The Barn isn't what it use to be but it's still there and standing. They take great care of everything and keep it all well maintained.

I can't believe we waited so long to visit this place!!!…read more What a wonderful Sanctuary. The enclosures are large with great viewing opportunities. Lots of wildlife. The Christmas decorations were so cute!!! So many nice signs with nature themes and reminders to take care of over environment. We will definitely be back!!!

This is an awesome little zoo with so many animals to keep both children and adults amused. There…read morear gravel and dirt trails to walk or hike along, or just for fun, you can rent a golf cart and buzz your way around the same trails. There is a wide array of animals and many are native here in Wisconsin. I've uploaded some pics of the animals we saw today, and as a little bonus you get a free ice cream when you leave. The sanctuary seems to be caught up in some kind of legal battle to save their zoo. Some of the neighbors drew up a complaint and you see the "We support Shalom" signs all through the area and we made sure to pick up our Save Shalom T-shirts in the gift shop. On another note, we had some old freezer burned meat in our freezer, I called ahead and they do take raw meat donations

This is the newest WI state park. we were excited as effigy mounds are an interest of ours. we…read morebought the pass but it appears this was not needed. There is plenty of parking. The mounds are a weedy mess. you can barely see them with all the brush and overgrowth. I don't understand why this isn't maintained better. The pavilion is nice but the interactive display is broken. there is one portapotty in the rough that anyone with a disability would struggle to get to. We study the mounds throughout the Midwest and this is the worst condition we have seen.

Now a State Park, but you wouldn't know that from the lack of signs at the entrance. Beautiful…read moreplace, and a nice place to reflect. I'm glad these pieces of Wisconsin history are getting state protection. The trails are a bit of a maze, but they seems to bring you back to the car park. Visit this park! Just don't walk on the mounds.