Racine Wisconsin Area Parks
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The Racine area which includes the communities of Racine, Caledonia,
Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant, Wind Point, North Bay, Elmwood Park,
Franksville and extreme eastern Raymond and Yorkville has over 80 parks.
These parks range from small community parks about 0.08 acre to large campgrounds and
bicycle trails up to 378 acres in size. Below is a list of Racine area parks and their addresses -
Note parks do not always have addresses so the closest address is listed
for use in computer mapping programs.
Belle City Park
2201 High Street
Playground equipment
Brose Park
1900 Leudtke Avenue
This nice park is a peninsula along the south bank of the Root River between Island Park and
Lincoln Park and offers picnic tables, rain shelter and bank shore
fishing.
Caledonia - Mt. Pleasant Memorial (Franksville) Park
9700 Northwestern Avenue - Franksville
Home of Franksville's Kraut Festival, this large park has much to
offer including picnic tables children's play equipment reservable picnic
shelters and hall. This park is also the home of Kid's Connection
children's play area.
Carlson Park
3800 North Main Street
Ball diamond, playground equipment
Carre - Hogle Park
1699 South Main Street
Down along the lake with fantastic views of Lake Michigan and the
harbor. This park offers a great place to get away from the city.
Fourth of July Fireworks are visible.
Case - Harmon Park
2800 Hamilton Avenue
Originally part of the Case family "Hickory Grove" farm in
the 1880's. This park was the home of Jay Eye See, J. I. Case's
championship trotter. His place in history was earned when he became the first horse to trot a 2:10 mile, achieving that feat in 1884.
Jay-Eye-See earned notoriety from more than just racing. He marketed cigars, plows and bits with his name on them, and was depicted in countless Currier & Ives lithographs. He had his own trading cards, and in his last summer he received a standing ovation at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Jay-Eye-See was inducted into the sport's national Hall of Fame as an Immortal in 1990,
and in 1997 was inducted into the Wisconsin Harness Racing Hall of Fame that brought him back to the minds of his brethren in Wisconsin.
This park features wide open spaces, children's play equipment, baseball
diamond and plenty of room for soccer or football.
Cedar Bend Park
2101 McKinley Avenue
One of the many city parks that follows the Root River offering bank shore
fishing.
Chapla Park
7339
Lakeshore Drive - Caledonia (Crestview)
Caledonia town park benches, Ice skating rink, fantastic views.
Cheska Park
1375 - 3 Mile Road
A large and open park.
Clayton Park
1801 Clayton Avenue
Another of the city's many parks along the Root River, this park is across
the river from Washington Park and has a canoe launch, bank shore fishing,
picnic tables and children's play equipment.
Cliffside Park
7375 Michna Road
Located high above the shoreline of Lake Michigan, Cliffside Park offers
the widest variety of athletic facilities and recreational opportunities
of any park in Racine County. Cliffside Park contains one of the area's
finest public campgrounds.
886-8440
Crawford Park
5101 Chester Lane
Near Four Mile Road, Behind Green Tree Center off of Chester Lane. This
Caledonia Town Park has 2 lighted baseball fields, 2 picnic shelters, trails
and 3 playgrounds.
County Line Park
8001 County Line Road
Donated to the town of Caledonia by King Ehrlich Reality this park
consists of undeveloped
park wetland and forest located on the south side of the Racine-Milwaukee
County Line.
Cozy Acres Trails
6400 Durand Avenue
Featuring nature trails, this park is accessible from Stuart - McBride Park.
Crawford Park
5101 Chester Lane
Near Four Mile Road, Behind Green Tree Center off of Chester Lane. This
Caledonia Town Park has 2 lighted baseball fields, 2 picnic shelters, trails
and 3 playgrounds.
Dirkse Park
5201 Piper Lane
Small Park with Children's Playground and access to the North Shore
Bicycle Trail.
Douglas Park
2221 Douglas Avenue
Home of the Caesar Chavez Community Center. Baseball Diamond
Drozd Park
2400 Newman Road
East Park
1001 South Main Street
Located in front of Gateway Technical College, East Park has this is the country's first statue to include Mary Todd Lincoln. Mrs. Lincoln visited Racine in the summer of 1867 to inquire about schooling for son Tad.
Elmwood Park
3554 Taylor Avenue
The grounds of the Elmwood Park Village Hall featuring tennis courts
basketball courts and children's play
equipment.
Evans Park
14700 Washington Avenue - Union Grove
Totaling 66 acres, Evans Park is located 1/4 mile west of I-94 on
the north side of State Highway 20. Featuring several non-reservable
picnic areas with picnic tables and grills, a small rain shelter, and an
unmarked nature-hiking trail. The majority of this park remains
undeveloped.
Festival Park
5 Fifth Street
Dedicated in 1987, Festival Hall received a merit award from the Wisconsin Society of Architects in 1988. Festival Park also includes a children's play area.
Offers a great view of the Fourth of July Fireworks.
Five and One Half Mile Park
Near 5½ Mile Road & Charles Street
This future park consists of undeveloped parkland and currently has no access from roads.
Franklin Park
955 - 10th Street
Located behind the Franklin School Building (Walden School) this park
offers children's play equipment and a rain shelter.
Gorney Park (Green Ridge Park)
8201 Nicholson Road - Caledonia
Offering a stocked fishing pond, 2 baseball fields, 2 playgrounds 2
sheltered picnic areas restrooms and trails Gorney Park has much to offer.
Greencrest Park
2800 Delaware Avenue
A neighborhood park offering basketball courts, children's play equipment and picnic tables.
Haban Park
1900 Borgart Road - Franksville
Sports facility owned by the county and operated by Racine Youth Sports.
Hagerer Park
708 Hagerer Street
Playground equipment
Hamilton Park
1050 - 17th Street
A small neighborhood park, featuring children's play equipment.
James J. Hantschel Park
5350 Byrd Avenue
Named for a Racine Police Officer James J. Hantschel who was killed in
the line of duty May 15, 1963. This park offers picnic tables, rain
shelter, and children's play equipment.
William Harvey Park
540 Hayes Avenue
A small neighborhood park, featuring children's play equipment.
Robert G. Heck Park (Airport Park)
2899 Donna Avenue
Robert Gerald Heck (1905-1995) worked for the Shaw Shoe Company for two years in Racine, Wisconsin and in Detroit. He then worked for the Walker Manufacturing Company starting as a floor sweeper and ending as a general supervisor in various assembly departments. In 1955 he ran for Alderman of the seventh district in Racine and continued in that position until his retirement in 1989. Many awards and honors were bestowed upon him during his political life. In 1986
the park was named after him.
Horlick Field
1648 North Memorial Drive
Horlick Field is a 8,500 seat natural grass football stadium and a well kept baseball park enclosed within
limestone walls and chain fences.
The Racine Raiders football team calls Horlick Field their home. One of the oldest teams in the country, the Racine Raiders are thought to have started sometime in the 1940’s but reorganized in 1953. Winners of two USFA National Championships most recently in 1995, their first year in the MCFL.
In 1950 the Racine Belles played at Horlick Field. Led by league sensation Sophie Kurys, the Belles were one of the most prominent AAGBL teams. In 1946, Kurys had a remarkable 201 steals and recorded 1,114 steals in eight years in the AAGBL. The Belles played in the ivy covered, limestone walled Horlick Field in Racine and were known to always keep a supply of malted milk balls in the dugout to give the players energy.
Horlick Park
3630 Rapids Court
One of the many parks associated with the Root River Parkway.
Island Park
1 Horlick Drive
Surrounded by the root river, this park offers two baseball diamonds rain
shelters,
picnic tables and bank shore fishing.
Ives Grove Golf Links
14101 Washington Avenue - Sturtevant
This challenging 18-hole championship golf course designed by David Gill and built in 1970
is located 1/4 mile west of I-94 on the south side of State Highway 20.
The course features watered bent grass greens, tees and fairways; two
practice putting greens; and a practice golf range. Water comes into play
on seven holes, requiring strategic shot making and placing a premium on
accuracy.
878-3714
Herbert F. Johnson Park Golf Course
6200 Northwestern Avenue
Along the Root River, this park consists of both a public 18-hole golf
course built in 1931and a first rate park that has been host to concerts
and community gatherings. With reservable picnic areas, rain shelters,
pond, trails, dog run, and children's play equipment Johnson Park is sure
to be fun for every member of the family.
637-2840
Jones Park
1005 Lockwood Avenue
A small neighborhood park, featuring children's play equipment.
Captain Gilbert Knapp Park
1751 Michigan Boulevard
Captain Gilbert Knapp was a lake-boat skipper in the early 19th
century. in 1834 he sailed up the mouth of the root river and founded Port
Gilbert, which is now the city of Racine. This Park offers spectacular
views of Lake Michigan, the Harbor, North Pier and North Beach. Historical
Marker. Offers a great view of the Fourth of July Fireworks.
Reverand Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
1134 King Drive
Basketball, playground equipment
Lake Park
4100 Sheridan Road
A small neighborhood park right on Lake Michigan featuring children's play
equipment.
Lakeview Park
201 Goold Street
Tennis Courts, Children's Play Equipment and a Community Center all add to
this park. Located across Gould Street from the Racine Zoological Gardens.
Good place to view the Fourth of July Parade.
Lewis Field
600 Park View Drive
Fishing
Lincoln Park
2701 Dominick Drive
Root River access, 1 Baseball Diamond and the Root River Steelhead
Facility - Dedicated in 1993 to insure the continued success of the Lake Michigan trout and salmon fishery. From Spring Street, turn into Lincoln Park on Dominick Drive and follow with Wisconsin DNR signs to the facility.
Linwood Park
5900 5 Mile Road - Franksville
Town of Caledonia Along the root river, sheltered picnic area, playground,
benches open
space offering bank shore fishing.
Lockwood Park (Graceland Park)
4500 Graceland Boulevard
This park has much to offer, Baseball diamonds, soccer/football
fields, basketball courts, children's play equipment, community center and
a great big hill which is perfect for winter sledding.
M-R-K Off Road Bicycle Trail
1542 Layard Avenue (Start Point)
This 5-mile trail begins at Layard Avenue, just west of Douglas Avenue in
Racine and continues north to Seven Mile Road. Through a trail connection,
you may want to visit Cliffside Park along the route. Licensed Dogs
allowed on 6 foot leash - Owner is responsible for waste removal
Maple Grove Park
3300 Hawthorn Drive
A neighborhood park, featuring children's play equipment.
Marino Park
1400 Summit Avenue
A small neighborhood park, featuring children's play equipment.
Marquette Park
1465 Marquette Street
A small neighborhood park, featuring children's play equipment.
Matt Mattson Park
1200 South Street
Featuring children's play equipment and picnic tables.
Samuel Meyers Beach
6 - 11th Street
On Lake Michigan, this park offers spectacular views of both the lake and
shoreline as well as a protected (behind the break wall) beach for
swimmers, public boat launch and off shore fishing along the break walls.
Fourth of July Fireworks are visible.
Nicholson Wildlife Center
9750 Five Mile Road
Parking lot, 1 mile walking / cross country ski trails
North Beach
1501 Michigan Boulevard
An expansive beach offers swimmers a cool dip in Lake Michigan on a hot
summer's day. This large park also offers children's play equipment,
concessions, lavatories, changing rooms, and picnic tables. Offers a great
view of the Fourth of July Fireworks.
North Shore Off Road Bicycle Trail
3103 Durand Avenue (Start Point)
The biking linkage between Racine and Kenosha begins at 19th Street and
West Boulevard in Racine and goes south to Highway KR where it connects
with Kenosha County for an additional 4 miles. Licensed Dogs allowed on 6
foot leash - Owner is responsible for waste removal
Oak Park
1700 West Boulevard
Open Park Connects to M-R-K Bicycle Trail
Parker Park
1020 Parker Avenue
Great Fishing Spot
General John J. Pershing Park
700 Pershing Drive
On the shore of Lake Michigan this park offers spectacular views of the
lake and harbor. This park has many things to offer: A lighted regulation football
field with bleachers (Pershing Field), skateboard park, lavatories, concessions, picnic
tables, public boat launch with car/trailer parking and shore fishing.
Offers a great view of the Fourth of July Fireworks.
Peterson Park
300 Water Street
A great place to get away from the city right in down town. Offering
wonderful views of the Root River and State Street Bridge, you can also
see The Racine County Courthouse and the J. I. Case Building.
Pheasant Creek Park
6799 Pheasant Creek Trail
Largely undeveloped parkland
Pierce Woods
3600 Pierce Boulevard
Wonderful wooded park that features children's play equipment, rain
shelter, lavatories and picnic tables.
Pritchard Park
2800 Ohio Street
Offering two reservable picnic areas; picnic shelters with electricity,
water and lavatories; picnic tables and grills; two baseball diamonds; a
regulation soccer field; children's play area and historical monuments.
884-8440
Pugh Lakefront Area
11 Reichart Court
On the lake this park is tucked away behind the Pugh Marina and offers
views of the Harbor, Racine Yacht Club, North Pier and the old Racine
Coast Guard Station. Offers a great view of the Fourth of July Fireworks.
Quarry Lake Park
3501 Northwestern Avenue
A Mecca for scuba divers! a great place for swimmers looking for spring
fed water. Sunbathers love the expansive multi-level terraced beach. Once
a limestone quarry, this park has been transformed into one of the finest
outdoor swimming and beach facility in the Midwest. Quarry Lake park
features an 18 acre lake that's deep, crystal clear and ideal for
swimming, scuba diving and fishing. The park also offers picnic areas with
grills, a large air-conditioned beach house with changing rooms, lockers, concessions,
lavatories and showers. Scuba divers must be certified and pay a
registration fee to enter and explore the depths of the Quarry Lake. A
daily entrance fee is charged during the swimming season.
886-8440
Racine Harbor Park
1 Christopher Columbus Causeway
This 16 acre park is located at the end of Christopher Columbus Causeway
and is literally located in Lake Michigan with easy access from downtown
Racine. This park features an observation deck offering great views of the
lake and the city's skyline. The park also features a fish cleaning
station, parking for 192 cars. The breakwater and floating docks provide
excellent shore fishing. The administration building for the 921 slip
marina is located in harbor park this facility houses the Sheriff's
Department Water Safety patrol, a restaurant, a boutique and rest rooms.
If accessible (this site is often closed during the fireworks) this site
offers a great view of the Fourth of July Fireworks.
Racine - Sturtevant Bicycle Trail
1800 West Boulevard (Start Point)
This trail begins at 19th Street and West Boulevard in Racine where it
links with the North Shore Trail and continues Westward to Willow Road in
Sturtevant. You may wish to follow the marked connection to Prichard Park
along the route. Licensed Dogs allowed on 6 foot leash - Owner is responsible
for waste removal
Racine Zoological Gardens
200 Goold Street
The Racine Zoological Gardens located on the north side of downtown covering 32 acres, the Zoo is home to over 250 animals representing 76 species including lions, wolves, rhinos, orangutans, kangaroos and more.
The zoo is open every day except Christmas Day.
Summer Visiting Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day) are 9:00am - 8:30pm.
Winter Hours (Labor Day through Memorial Day) are 9:00am - 4:30pm
Hours Subject to change for special events
636-9189
Regency Hills
Emstan Hills Road
Largely undeveloped parkland located east of Emstan Hills Road off of
Highway 31. No access from roads.
Riverside Park
2100 Horlick Drive
One of the many city parks that follows the Root River offering bank
shore fishing.
Roosevelt Park
2100 Roosevelt Park Drive
Fantastic views of lake Michigan and access for anglers. This park's
picturesque location east of the DeKoven foundation on lake Michigan makes
it one of the must sees in the city. Room for soccer or
football this park offers a community center, basketball courts. Fourth of
July Fireworks are visible from the extreme eastern part of the park along
the lake.
Root River Parkway
A group of county parks along the root river mostly undeveloped parkland along the Root River offering
bank shore fishing. Access points on Eight Mile Road, Seven Mile Road, Six
Mile Road, East River Road, Five Mile Road, Four Mile Road, Shorewood
Road, Rapids Drive
Just north of the Horlick dam on the east side of the root river, the
county has installed a canoe launch.
Reservoir Park
4500 Maryland Avenue
Wonderful hills for winter sledding. Pond.
Sanders Park
4811 Wood Road
This park is for nature lovers! Designated a 30 acre State Scientific
Area, Sanders Park offers some of the finest trails featuring some of the
best examples of pre-settlement vegetation remaining in Racine County.
Over 90 species over indigenous wild flowers are found here and a small
creek meanders through the undisturbed forest floor. This park also
features 39 individual campsites (35 with electric), four small group
campsites, a comfort station with lavatories and showers and a sanitary
station for RV campers.
Sheridan Woods
3279 Coolidge Avenue
Neighborhood Park featuring children's play equipment, baseball
diamond, bicycle / hiking trail and picnic tables.
Shoop Park Golf Course
4510 Lighthouse Drive
With the Wind Point Lighthouse just north of the course, this public 9-hole course built in 1920 on the shores of Lake
Michigan is a picturesque setting for golfer and artist alike. Fourth
of July Fireworks are visible, although far away.
681-9714
Samuel Skewes Memorial Park
15084 Spring Street - Union Grove
Located 1/2 mile west of I-94 on the south side of Spring Street. The many
Black walnut trees in the park were planted by Samuel Skewes at age 84 in
1898 from nuts. The park was part of the Skewes family farm and was later
donated to the county in memory of Samuel Skewes. This park though having
limited parking features picnic tables, grills, a historical monument and
pit toilets.
Smolenski Park
450 South Stuart Road
Trail System, Pond
Solbraa Park
3801 - 16th Street
This park features a lighted baseball diamond 2 basketball courts and
children's play equipment.
Orrin Sterns Park
3499 Orion Circle
Swimming Pond
Stuart - McBride Park
6400 Durand Avenue
Featuring volleyball court baseball diamond children's play area
reservable picnic shelter and access to the Cozy Acres Trails.
Sturtevant Volunteer Fire Department Park
9600 Charles Street - Sturtevant
Site of the Sturtevant Fourth of July Fireworks.
Tabor - Sokol Memorial Park
3497 Five Mile Road
Offering picnic areas with grills and a historical monument.
Timmer Lane Park
1 Timmer Lane
Largely undeveloped parkland
The Village Green
215 East Four Mile Road
The grounds of the Village Hall of Wind Point this park offers tennis
courts picnic tables, and children's play equipment.
Village Park (North)
9455 Corliss Avenue - Sturtevant
A small neighborhood park featuring children's play equipment
Village Park (East)
3??? - 86th Street - Sturtevant
A small neighborhood park featuring children's play equipment
Village Park (South)
9450 Mount Pleasant Avenue - Sturtevant
A small neighborhood park featuring children's play equipment
The Washington Bowl
1300 Valley Drive
Baseball diamonds
Washington Park Golf Course
2801 - 12th Street
The beautiful park along the Root River is a public 9-hole Bent grass course with water in
play, built in 1920. This course in central Racine is easily accessed from
almost anywhere in the city.
Wayside Park
6126 Durand Avenue
The grounds of the Mt. Pleasant Town Hall.
West Park
950 College Avenue
This wonderful park with trellised shaded picnic areas in right in the
center of Racine and also features children's play equipment.
Wind Point Lighthouse
4739 Lighthouse Drive
The famous Wind Point Lighthouse has inspired many artists. Located
north of the Shoop Park Golf Course the Lighthouse offers the perfect subject
for painters and photographers. The Lighthouse buildings now house
the Wind Point Police Department. The Lighthouse has been sealed by the
coast guard and is not
open to the public, however visitors are welcome to walk the Lighthouse
grounds and shore. Fourth of July Fireworks are visible, although far
away.
Woodland Park
6156 Douglas Avenue
Caledonia town park
Fred Young Park
1542 Layard Avenue
Near Douglas Avenue
next to the M-R-K Bicycle Trail
Zoo Beach
2199 Michigan Boulevard
The beach at lake Michigan by the Racine Zoo. Access to this beach
means walking down a very steep staircase at the corner of Michigan
Boulevard and Goold Street. Offers a great view of the Fourth of July
Fireworks.
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