Things to Do in Kewaskum

Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial is a park in Kewaskum that features a piece of steel from the World Trade Center. We provide a space for reflection, remembrance, and education about the 9/11 tragedy. Our mission is to build and sustain a memorial, honor responders, celebrate community resilience, and educate future generations through resources for teachers and information about the memorial's design.

Discover the Ice Age Trail's Milwaukee River Segment, a revered path inviting hikers to immerse themselves in Wisconsin's natural splendor. This section offers a serene journey through rolling kettles and vibrant forests, providing a tranquil escape with the soothing sounds of nature. Enjoy a moderate terrain featuring engaging uphill and downhill sections, perfect for both leisurely walks and invigorating trail runs. Encounter wooden bridges and diverse landscapes that showcase the unique geological history of the region. Connect with the outdoors while embracing the principles of trail ethics, ensuring the preservation of its pristine beauty for all. This segment is a testament to the stunning natural heritage waiting to be explored.

Eisenbahn trail is a park in Kewaskum. Our trail provides a straight shot through a quiet part of southeastern Wisconsin, stretching from West Bend up to Eden. We offer easy access to Kohn's Filling Station in Kewaskum for snacks or water. Our trail is wide enough for biking and offers more shade than many other rail trails.

Ice Age Trail - Kewaskum Segment is a hiking area in Kewaskum with marked trails, offering different levels of difficulty for hikers. Our segments feature a Yellow trail that may be muddy in spots after wet weather, providing varied terrain. We provide resources for planning hikes, including information on trail conditions, thru-hiker resources, and itineraries for day hikes, backpacking, or camping. Our organization coordinates events like the Mammoth Hike Challenge and Trailtessa Retreats for women, alongside volunteer opportunities for building and maintaining trail segments.

New Fane Trail Area is a state park in Kewaskum offering year-round recreation across 30,000 acres of wooded hills and prairies. We feature mountain biking trails and hiking routes including segments of the Ice Age Trail. Our property includes the Henry S. Reuss Ice Age Visitor Center with an exhibit area and auditorium. We also offer swimming at three beaches and have over 350 campsites. We provide opportunities for visitors to explore glacial landforms and participate in nature programs. A vehicle admission sticker is required for entry.

IAT Parking Milwaukee River Segment is a park in Kewaskum offering a trailhead for the Ice Age Trail. We provide a convenient parking area for accessing the trail, particularly for those heading north. Our location features a gravel parking lot and a bridge crossing the Milwaukee River to reach the trail.

Wildlife Drive Neighborhood Park is a park in Kewaskum with open green space.

Old Quarry is an outdoors park in Kewaskum. We feature remnants of an old quarry, overgrown with noxious vegetation.

River Hill Park is a park in Kewaskum along the Milwaukee River. We feature a large fishing pond, a dam, and a kayak launch for the Milwaukee River, plus walking trails and picnic areas.

Reigle Family Park is a park in Kewaskum with soccer fields and playground equipment. Our park features a 1/4 mile walking trail around a pond. We offer an area with a pond and space to walk into the forest.

Kewaskum Kiwanis Community Park is a public park in Kewaskum. Our thirty-four acre park includes basketball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, hiking trails, playgrounds, and ball diamonds. We host community events, sports tournaments, church picnics, and the public library's summer reading program picnic. A swimming pool is open during summer with lifeguards on duty.

Kewaskum Maple-Oak Woods State Natural Area is a nature preserve in Kewaskum composed of two parcels with southern dry-mesic and mesic forests, including sugar maple, red oak, white ash, and basswood trees. We feature a rich herb layer with species such as large-fruited snakeroot and showy orchis. Our flatter northern tract contains very large red oak, white oak, sugar maple, and black cherry, and both parcels include kettle depressions that hold water seasonally. Common nesting birds like the black-billed cuckoo and wood thrush are present, and we permit activities such as cross-country skiing, wildlife viewing, and outdoor education.