Germantown has parks for every kind of outing. The village’s parks cover more than 300 acres, and they range from small playlots to a 200-acre wilderness area. You can play a ball game, walk a forest trail, or visit a historic settlement. This guide covers the best parks. Hours and facilities change, so check before you go.
Friedenfeld Park
Friedenfeld Park is the village’s largest community park at 53 acres. It sits at W140 N11492 Country Aire Drive. The park has baseball diamonds, flag football fields, and a concession stand. Local groups such as the soccer club, the Hawks football club, and the Jaguars baseball club use it. Expect busy weekends in the spring and fall. Learn More about Germantown and its community.
Firemen’s Park
Firemen’s Park covers 17 acres between Fond du Lac Avenue and Freistadt Road. It has a baseball and softball diamond, a soccer field, bocce, a playground, and restrooms. Gehl’s Performing Arts Pavilion hosts events. The park also holds a veterans memorial and the Germantown Senior Center. The annual Fourth of July celebration takes place here.
Dheinsville Park
Dheinsville Park is a 9.5-acre historic park at the corner of Fond du Lac Avenue, Holy Hill Road, and Maple Road. It features an archery range, a community garden, picnic tables, a soccer field, and the Muehl Family Festhalle, which you can rent. The Bast Bell Museum sits here, and the park hosts Oktoberfest on the last weekend in September. It works well for families who like history with a picnic.
Schoen Laufen Park
Schoen Laufen means beautiful walk. The 39-acre park runs along the Menomonee River at Maple Road and Lilac Lane. It is the village’s first environmental park. A gravel trail winds through a beech and maple forest, and spring brings wildflowers. The park offers a shelter, picnic tables, and parking.
Wilderness Park
Wilderness Park covers 200 acres in the north part of the village. It is an open natural area without facilities. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. It is a good choice for quiet walks and bird watching.
Homestead Hollow County Park
Homestead Hollow is a 105-acre regional park listed on the village park map. It offers more space and a different feel than the neighborhood parks. Check county information for current facilities.
Alt Bauer Park
Alt Bauer Park covers about 25.6 acres at W165 N10749 Wagon Trail. It has a basketball court, picnic tables, and gravel and asphalt paths. It works well for a quick outing in the south-central part of the village.
Kinderberg Park and Spassland Park
Kinderberg Park covers 23 acres and Spassland Park covers 20 acres. Both are neighborhood parks with play areas and open space. The village bought Kinderberg Park in 1992, and Spassland Park sits next to it.
Haupt Strasse Park
Haupt Strasse Park covers 13 acres and includes a skate park. It sits west of Firemen’s Park in central Germantown. Skaters and scooter riders should wear helmets and pads.
Little League Park and Wiedenbach Park
Little League Park covers 10 acres and serves the Germantown Little League. Wiedenbach Park is a small four-acre play lot in the southwest part of the village.
Reserve a Shelter or Facility
You can reserve park shelters and the Festhalle through the Park and Recreation office. Call 262-250-4710 on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Ask about fees and rules. Weekends fill early in summer.
Seasonal Fun
Spring brings wildflowers at Schoen Laufen Park and the start of the baseball season. Summer fills Firemen’s Park with the Fourth of July celebration. Fall draws crowds to Oktoberfest. Winter gives you quiet walks, though snow averages about 54 inches a year, so wear boots.
Tips for Park Visits
- Check the village website for closures and events.
- Bring water and sunscreen for summer visits.
- Carry a bag for trash.
- Respect posted rules and quiet hours.
- Report broken equipment or fallen trees to the village.
A Sample Park Day
Start with a walk at Schoen Laufen Park. Eat a picnic lunch at Dheinsville Park, and stop at the Bast Bell Museum. Spend the afternoon watching a game at Friedenfeld Park.
Germantown’s parks make it easy to get outside. Pick one, pack a snack, and enjoy.
