Welcome to the Parks, Recreation
and Forestry Department!

We've been nominated to win the Gold! WPRF has been recently selected as one of the four best agencies in our population category eligible to win the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management! NRPA Press Release Our Vision "Gold Medal" services . . . Exceptional quality of life!

2010 & 2008 Finalist Click Here for more information

Our Mission
To be responsive and committed in providing essential park, recreation and urban forestry services making our community a desirable place to live, work and play.

BE ACTIVE . . . BE HEALTHY
BE "COMMUNITY FIT"!
Parks, Recreation & Forestry services provides for
people today and supports a preferred future for
our residents and community.

We thank the Waukesha Park Foundation for their generous $7,000 donation to the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department

Learn more about our department through
the following featured items:

Activity Guide
Online Registration
Parks & Facilities
Rentals 
Special Events
Civic Band & Jazz in the Park Concerts

Annual Meeting Report
Citizen Satisfaction Survey
Current Park Planning
Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan
Summer Pool Information
Before and After School Program (Fall 2010)
Fox River Sanctuary Boardwalk Refurbishing
Grandview and Pebble Valley Construction Information
Grandview Design Plan

Community Inventory
Recreation, Culture & Arts


We encourage you to contact us and tell us how we are doing and how we can improve our services to you!