Waukesha County Parks & Land Use

Last week, our senior landscape architect was thrilled to attend the 2025 Fox River Summit ?? and spoke about the recent improvements to our Fox River Park, including shoreline protection efforts, the new pier, and accessible kayak launch.?? Thank you for sharing your valuable insights and expertise with colleagues and organizations during your presentation, Lynda Fink, PLA! And thanks for representing Waukesha County Parks! ??

?? Here's the summer internship you've been waiting for – whether it's for yourself, your kiddo, your neighbor, a family member, a student, or even your coworker's kid! ?? Join Waukesha County Parks & Land Use as our next Marketing & Communications intern! ???? This internship is a chance to be a dedicated part of our team and gain real-world work experience. ???? Apply today! https://lnkd.in/e7ZNDJn ?? Fishing for a different kind of internship? Parks & Land Use has another splashing good opportunity as an Aquatic Invasive Species Intern. ??

Are YOU ready to join our team? Submit your application today, and you'll enjoy perks like flexible scheduling, on-the-job training, and working in a variety of beautiful outdoor places. (Plus, our staff are amazing people to work with! ??) Park System opportunities include: Park Ranger, Weekend Nature Center Attendant, Lead Park Seasonal (choose Park System, Expo Center, or Naga-Waukee Golf Course), Expo Center Aide, Ice Arena Attendant, and more! View and apply at: https://lnkd.in/gTsthvPr

It’s awards season! ?? Our team was thrilled to receive the 2024 Park Section Design Award ?? for our fully-accessible Fox River Park canoe/kayak launch and observation deck/fishing pier project. ??♂??? This annual award from the Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association?is given “in appreciation for outstanding innovation and design of park facilities.” Kudos to our staff and everyone involved!

Who's looking ahead to summer hiring? We are! ?? Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin recently interviewed our Muskego Park Foreman, Dan Murray, who started as a seasonal employee in 2012. "I just loved the work environment and the culture," says Dan — and we think YOU will too! ???? Apply at: https://lnkd.in/gTsthvPr https://lnkd.in/g_5C7iNR

?? Just a little nudge! You've got one week left to apply – don’t miss out on a great opportunity with Waukesha County Parks! ??

Waukesha County manages and maintains more than 35 miles of paved recreational trails with unique and scenic experiences for all. ??♂???♀? Our Adopt-A-Trail volunteers assist with keeping these trails clean and safe! ???? Thank you to these dedicated volunteers for MORE THAN 650 HOURS of service in 2024. ??? There's just one Adopt-a-Trail segment currently available—but we have plenty of other opportunities for volunteer groups of all sizes and types! ???? Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-hqptua

Welcome to our newest “Adopt-A-Trail” and “Adopt-A-Park” volunteers! ?? Everlight Solar and Midwest Moxie have joined us as adopters of the Waukesha Bypass Trail. ??♀??? Sky High Marketing has joined as an adopter at Fox River Park to assist with trail monitoring. These volunteers help with everything from litter clean-up, to checking the trail conditions, and more! Our thanks go out to these new groups, and ALL of our dedicated volunteers. ?? Interested in volunteering? Check out the opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/g8quJdcC

Join Our Team at Waukesha County Parks! ??? We’re hiring for three key positions! If you're passionate about outdoor spaces, golf, or landscaping, we want you to be part of our team. You'll enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, while making an impact in our community. ?? Senior Landscape Architect https://lnkd.in/gX74Rar5 ?? Golf Course Superintendent https://lnkd.in/gpyCfDMu ?? Golf Clubhouse Supervisor https://lnkd.in/gge_X2a5 ?? Don't miss out—apply today!

On Tuesday, we had the honor of hosting Majic Productions' anniversary celebration at Fox Brook Park, a place that’s been special to them since 1999! ?? It's incredible to see how far they've come in 25 years of success. Congratulations, Majic Productions! As always, our parks and venues are ready to partner with businesses for your events or volunteer opportunities. We love seeing local businesses thrive and are excited to be a part of it.