This should be your go to zoo as a family. Racine Zoo was the perfect stop for our 5 and 6 year…read moreolds. It was affordable and had a good selection of animals. It took us about 3 hours to walk around and see everything, which felt perfect. Once you get in, there is a lot you can do at no additional cost - visit with the animals, petting zoo, large playground. There is also a train for $3 (cash only) per person that takes you on a nice ride around the zoo. The staff were wonderful. They seemed genuinely happy that we were there and shared their love for the zoo. Even the gift shop was affordable. I really appreciated being able to spend time as a family and not have to take out a small loan to do so!

We are staying less than a mile from the zoo, and with nothing to do, we were able to check this…read moreoff of our "to do" list. Arriving first thing, we were behind a couple of groups of kids out on filed trips. The $11 entry fee is easy on the pocketbook as well. The zoo is much smaller than others we have been to, but it was laid out nicely, and they have a fair selection of animals that they care for. A couple of them were not out when we first arrived, but the keepers were working on opening the pens. It was quite peaceful strolling thru the grounds today and the weather was spectacular. It is smaller than the zoo we go to at home, but we found it to be a charming spot to stop at for an hour or so, and we would come back if we are in the area again.

Loved volunteering here and getting to learn the difference between gardening and farming. The…read morescale is just huge. They have acres of produce that they've been growing with an expertise that's impressive. Our group helped with weeding since it was too early in the year to do much else. It had rained the day before but most of the fields we worked in were dry. The last one was not. Definitely pack a spare pair of shoes for the drive home. They do offer bottled water if you don't bring your own and gloves/tools. The staff is super friendly and thanks the group profusely for our hard work. If you're here during the summer, you can stop at the Franklin beer garden down the road for refreshments afterwards.

I've done a few activities with The Hunger Task Force: the food sorting at the Hawley Road…read more location, the packaging boxes of food at the College Ave location and now The Farm! It's about 75 acres of land that consists of planted plots, fruit bearing trees, fishery, somewhere there are goats and even a park area. They need people, volunteers, to help with the harvesting or gardening, etc. A nice sized group of people can really accomplish a lot for them and for those who need this food. I personally feel that no one should be hungry in this rich country of ours. And I love the fact they grow it - as you know many people on a limited income are cost conscious and the cheaper food is the stuff that comes in a tin can, box, or cellophane and is highly processed! From the ground?! Now this is how you feed the hungry. Our shift was about 3 hours and it's hard work. That may not seem long but the effort you put in - wow I just can't imagine the people who did this for a living all day for most of their lives. We are so dang lucky, y'all. Anyways, please check it out if looking for someplace to volunteer and if you are not averse to some outside work. It feels great having done it! Things to consider: - bringing an extra change of socks/shoes - towel if rainy/wet - baseball capping it - layers, layers, layers! You can always take off but it sucks if you can't add on - sunblock If looking for a spot to eat and/or get a drink after volunteering, The Hideaway is just south on 76th street, is casual and has great food and great staff!

The first time stopping in, my kids and I really enjoyed ourselves. Small children friendly! The…read morebigger slides are safe for younger kids when accompanied by an adult. All the staff members were helpful and very attentive. There were TONS of lifeguard on duty for a safe yet still fun atmosphere. Cleanliness was pretty fair and Sunday rates were very reasonable. We can't wait to come back.

They have an arcade on the top floor and the pool area on the lower floor. You can only purchase…read moretickets online and no cash is accepted. When we went to check in the woman working was not the most friendly. The arcade is where you pick up wristbands and that was a very easy process. We looked around the arcade but didn't play any of the games. Many similar games as to what is at Dave and Busters. The water area has a decent layout and a number of water slides big and small to go down. We spent most of our time in the general pool with the basketball hoops. They also have an American Ninja warrior type hanging rope course that we had a lot of fun on.

We were in town, visiting friends and stumbled across this beautiful, super clean park. There's a…read moresplash pad, a playground and concession stand. The trees and the waterfront are just gorgeous. Totally recommend the spot for a walk, picnic and/or quality time with the kiddos.

Golf Course - Very creative, kept nice and clean, nice water features and other decor; overall very…read morefun to play on Staff - Very kind and helpful Baseball/Batting Cage - A great place to practice for those who just want to get some hits in Overall a very nice place!

So here's the thing - we've been coming here for a very, very long time. The course has been a good…read moreone and despite the fact that it's all falling apart, we still enjoyed coming here. It's gotten much worse this year and honestly, I really feels like they don't care anymore. The real kicker here is that they have a trick shot 19th hole - a single putt that can win you a free game. We always let my son hit the shot, because he's younger and would appreciate it more than we would. After several years, he finally scored it tonight - and the guy behind the counter refused to honor it. He said he took two shots, which is not allowed - despite that NOT being posted ANYWHERE. Again, he hit his ball and missed (incidentally, the ball goes into the water when you miss, so you can't cheat), so I gave him my ball and that's how he scored. It's a pure luck shot, so it's not like the kid was sizing up the hole. The kid behind the counter simply refused and was downright rude about it, just coming off as mean and accusatory like we were trying to cheat (when you can't cheat the shot, period) and he completely deflated what was an exciting experience for my son. It took a fun ending to a day and shot it down the toilet all because this kid wanted to be rude. Seriously, uncalled for. We will not be coming back, period. We were willing to put up with the lack of repair work because we enjoyed the course, but this put things over the edge for us and we will definitely not be returning.

The camp is truly amazing: water slides, swimming, soccer, games and more but the staff is what…read moremakes it extra special. They are so upbeat, kind and welcoming. I wish there was something like this when I was a kid. I love the grounds; landscaping is beautiful, the special events (the camping overnight was extra fun) and the ease of drop off and pick up. They have a great system. On top of that, they even sunscreen the kids! And give out prizes. It's fun to see all the smiles.

I love this place. My daughters are 5 and almost 8 and they come home everyday BEAMING. The…read moreworkers are so happy and positive every time I drive up I have a Meg Ryan "Ill have what she's having" kind of moment! Do they all take happy pills? My only regret is that I missed out on this as a kid because it looks like those kids have a blast every freaking day! I'm obsessed! I've never felt more confident in a camp staff, I know my kids are having the best Summer of their lives. I'm just so grateful we took a chance and broke free from our normal friend group and tried this camp. No regrets! My girls made friends instantly! We will be back for Summer 2026! 100%. Thank you GoodTimes!

tl;dr A gorgeous park filled with history, giant shade trees, a good playground with rubber playing…read moresurface, and a recently upgraded bandshell that hosts a ton of free concerts, all of which is directly in front of the public library. This park is one of my favorites to walk through as I head downtown. Giant shade trees overhead as I walk meandering trails around burial mounds, Civil War monuments, and more. Plus, my kiddo loves this Arthur themed playground The playground is separated into two areas, with the little kids side and the big kids side. Note, the big kids side is very tall with steep slides, so you definitely need to keep an eye on your child. There are two little kid swings, and two big kid swings, along with a teeter totter. Safety note, the teeter totter goes below the rubber playing surface. Make sure your kiddos feet do not get stuck under there! This has been brought to the attention of the library board, so it should be fixed soon. The bandshell hosts a multitude of free concerts throughout the summer, from the symphonic bands, to rock and country tribute bands and more. If you're in the area, definitely stop and check out this park.

It's so small that you can walk right through it without noticing! I almost did…read more There is a playground on one end, a few pathways criss-crossing the park, and the Les Paul performance center on the other end. Beautifully maintained landscaping and a generous amount of old shady trees to sit beneath. I noticed some earthen mounds that, after searching, I believe to be burial mounds. Pretty cool. Be respectful though, don't sit on them! According to the city website, this park plays host to movie nights and musical tributes! http://www.waukesha-wi.gov/1527/Tribute-Tuesday-Concerts If you are into chasing fireflies, I have it on good authority(myself) that this is a good park for it.

We rented 2 kayaks and traveled down the Bark River. It was a lot of fun and there weren't many…read morepeople out there. Jon with PRS Watersports was friendly and accommodating. He dropped us off at the launch site and picked us up at the designated location. It made the trip super easy! The equipment was in good order, too.

Needed to get out of the city and experience some nature. From start to finish John was helpful,…read moreinformative and made renting the canoe easy. He's well prepared with maps of the route, and friendly, too! Had a great time paddling, thanks!