Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department (WPRF)

Welcome to Waukesha Parks, Recreation and Forestry!

Our Vision
"Gold Medal" services . . . Exceptional quality of life!

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.

What's New!

Upcoming Events (click for all Special Events)

Family Movie in the Park - Friday, May 31
Buchnerfest /Library Kick Off- Saturday, June 8
Carl Zach Cycling Classic & Kiddie Klassic, June 23
4th of July Events Map Parade
Parade Participation Form 2013

Discount Summer Attraction Tickets available May 13

Thanks to all the Sponsors, Volunteers and
Runners at the 21st Running of the Trailbreaker
April 6, 2013. www.runthetrailbreaker.com

Thanks to our Partner of the year - St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent programs serve more than 7,000 lunches in the parks.
From left: Dave Burch, President of The Park Foundation of Waukesha,
Jim Hoppe, President of WPRF Board, Julie McIntyre, Executive Director,
St. Vincent de Paul, Steve Cigich, President, St. Vincent de Paul,
and Ron Grall, Director WPRF.

Thank you to Ron Baer,
WPRF Volunteer of the year

Wonderful opportunities
exist to be the
difference...
and make a difference!
Volunteer Today!

Thank you to the The Park Foundation of
Waukesha for their generous $15,000 donation
to the Rivers Crossing Trail-Bridge Project!
(Left to right) PRF Board President, Jim Hoppe, The Park Foundation
of Waukesha President,Dave Burch, WPRF Director, Ron Grall.

WPRF has been named
2011 National Gold Medal Award Winner
For Excellence in the Field of Park & Recreation Management!
Click here to view the Gold Medal Video

City of Waukesha Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board
(Back: left to right) Ald. Paul Ybarra, Ald. Steve Johnson,
Director Ron Grall, Secretary Wayne-Merchle, School District Rep.
Mike Nowak and Member at Large James Healy (Front)
President Jim Hoppe and Vice President Stephanie Pehringer