Parks & Rec

Frame Park | 1150 Frame Park Dr

Frame Park runs along the Fox River between Barstow Street and Moreland Boulevard. Inside, you’ll find the Scheutze Recreation Center and Rotary Building which house recreational programs and community rentals, as well as two fenced-in baseball diamonds, three sand volleyball courts, two park playgrounds, and a picnic shelter. Bike and walking paths make for a great way to get some fresh air, and be sure to come for its many events, including Waukesha Oktoberfest! Finally, the Frame Park Formal Gardens are not to miss! This “urban gem” invites you to stop and smell the roses, and even toss in a fishing line off one of the floating piers.

Waukesha Springs Park | 700 N Hartwell Ave

Waukesha Springs Park is a long established neighborhood park that holds the landmark Silurian Mineral Springhouse. A quick tour of this historic building will give you an idea of the classic architectural grandeur on which Downtown Waukesha was built. Additional park facilities include a shelter, playground equipment, baseball/softball diamond, and a walking track with an open play field.

Horeb Springs Park | 330 Springs St

Horeb Springs Park is a destination for swimmers and summer fun enthusiasts. Its outdoor aquatic center boasts a zero-depth entry pool fitted with two flume slides, sprinklers, and a high diving board. Guests will appreciate the clean dressing rooms and concessions area. Other amenities include a large park shelter, playground equipment, an open playing field, and a skate park.

Buchner Park | 231 Oakland Ave

Buchner Park is where the fun is at! The Buchner neighborhood and community park is home to a brand new community aquatic center which opened in 2021 and features something for everyone. There is a zero-depth children’s pool with a small slide and spray features, a larger pool with lap swimming, volleyball, basketball, fitness bikes, aqua jog, and a special area with slides plus a lazy river channel. The new pool building has a wide variety of concession items and areas that can be rented out for special events. In addition to the pool, Buchner Park also has a baseball diamond, sand volleyball courts, newly reconstructed tennis courts, playground equipment, and picnic shelters.

Veterans Park | 710 N West Ave

Veterans Park is a mini park dedicated to those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This 0.45-acre urban area encompasses a sundial sculpture, information kiosk, and is located in close proximity to the Fox River Trail.