Best Parks for Outdoor Fun

Explore the best best parks for outdoor fun options for kids and families in Racine

Petrifying Springs Park

Petrifying Springs Park

Green space for hikes, picnics & golf. 360-acre park with wooded trails, an 18-hole golf course, picnic areas, playgrounds & ball fields.

Sam Poerio Park

Sam Poerio Park

Community park with baseball fields. 70-acre suburban park with baseball fields, picnic shelters, a playground, parking & restrooms.

Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum

Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum

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Alford Park

Alford Park

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Kenosha Dream Playground

Kenosha Dream Playground

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Pennoyer Park

Pennoyer Park

Playgrounds, tennis & pickleball. Established in 1934, this 39-acre park features a playground, restrooms & tennis/pickleball courts.

J.F. Kennedy Park

J.F. Kennedy Park

Lakefront green space with sports fields. Waterfront park with fields for baseball & football/rugby, playgrounds & public restrooms.

Sunrise Park

Sunrise Park

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Simmons Island Park

Simmons Island Park

Lakefront area for sports & recreation. Scenic Lake Michigan park with a beach, lighthouse & picnic tables, plus trails & a playground.

HarborPark

HarborPark

Waterfront park with seasonal events. Scenic green space boasting a lakeside promenade, a splash pad, a sculpture garden & summer events.

Navy Memorial Park

Navy Memorial Park

Small lakefront park honoring veterans. City green space with a walking track, a fishing pier, outdoor events & statues honoring veterans.

Wolfenbuttel Park

Wolfenbuttel Park

Picturesque, lakefront green space. Popular for weddings, this scenic area has a flower garden with a large pergola & water views.

Library Park

Library Park

Open grassy area with a war memorial. A war memorial & statue of Abraham Lincoln are features of this grassy, open park by an old library.

Eichelman Park

Eichelman Park

Scenic park with a beach & playground. Quaint park offering a beach & views of Lake Michigan, plus trails, a playground & flower garden.

Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park

Recreational sports & a kids' play area. 42-acre park offering a disc-golf course & sports fields/courts, plus a playground, pond & walkways.

Southport Park

Southport Park

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Kenosha Sand Dunes

Kenosha Sand Dunes

Lakefront spot with hiking trails. Modest stretch of protected sand dunes on Lake Michigan with hiking trails & scenic views.

Grant Park

Grant Park

Park with golf course, beach & trails. Lakefront park with a beach, 18-hole golf course & hiking trails winding through woods & ravines.

Sheridan Park

Sheridan Park

Waterside setting with a paved trail. Waterside access & vistas, plus tennis, basketball, playgrounds & a paved multi-use trail.

Boundless Adventures - Kenosha Zipline & Aerial Park

Boundless Adventures - Kenosha Zipline & Aerial Park

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Bristol Woods County Park

Bristol Woods County Park

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Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Scenic spot for outdoor recreation. Serene, lakeside park with hiking, cycling, horseback & cross-country ski trails, plus boat launch.

Whitnall Park

Whitnall Park

Wooded area with trails & nature center. Wooded park offering a nature center with tours, botanical gardens, a golf course & walking trails.

Humboldt Park

Humboldt Park

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South Shore Park

South Shore Park

Lakeside park with a beer garden. Park on Lake Michigan with a beach, a beer garden, a playground & views of downtown.

Cupertino Park

Cupertino Park

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Lakeshore State Park

Lakeshore State Park

Fishing, boating, hiking, biking & views. 22-acre urban state park with a fishing pier & marina, plus benches, views & a 1.7-mile paved trail.

McCarty Park

McCarty Park

Swimming pool, ball fields & a lagoon. Urban park with a swimming pool, lagoon, picnic areas, baseball diamonds & a multi-use trail.

Cathedral Square Park

Cathedral Square Park

Urban green space with free WiFi. Urban green space offering free WiFi & hosting various community festivals, markets & events.

Reservoir Park

Reservoir Park

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Kilbourn Reservoir Park

Kilbourn Reservoir Park

Old reservoir turned park with views. Views from the top of a filled-in reservoir, plus a playground & a half court for basketball.

Lake Park

Lake Park

Landmark city park & golf on the lake. Venerable lakefront park with a golf course, ball fields, nature paths, events & an 1855 lighthouse.

Greenfield Park

Greenfield Park

Golf course, family water park & more. Recreation area featuring a family water park with waterslides, an 18-hole golf course & more.

MKE REC Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center

MKE REC Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center

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Atwater Park

Atwater Park

Sandy lakefront beach & a playground. This 5-acre open space features a sandy beach, public art, a playground & scenic lake views.

Hoyt Park

Hoyt Park

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Estabrook Park

Estabrook Park

Urban green space with sport courts. Urban oasis on the Milwaukee River with a hiking trail, skate park, dog area & sport courts.

Elm Grove Village Park

Elm Grove Village Park

Green space with a pool & sports courts. Recreational retreat offering an outdoor pool, baseball diamonds, tennis courts & a playground.

Hartung Park

Hartung Park

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Havenwoods State Forest

Havenwoods State Forest

Scenic area with bird & wildlife viewing. State forest popular for viewing birds & wildlife, with serene trails & kids' nature programs.

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