Outdoor Recreation
Birchwood Hills Nature Preserve
Birchwood Hills Nature Preserve
1576 Parkview Lane, Port Washington, WIWebsite | Directions

Birchwood Hills Nature Preserve is an under‑the‑radar gem. The 23 acre perserve contains walking trails though wetlands and woodlands, uplands, ponds and streams. It’s the perfect combo: snapshot-worthy scenery, rich variety, and everything you want in one compact, easy-to-explore loop.


Coal Dock Park
Coal Dock Park
146 S Wisconsin St, Port Washington, Wi - (262) 284-5881Website | Directions

Coal Dock Park is a beautiful peninsula reaching out into Lake Michigan. It is adjacent to the picturesque downtown and marina. The Park has a 1,500’ promenade and an 80’ pedestrian bridge that provide access to Lake Michigan, the South Dock (bird sanctuary) and to the South Beach. It also features a gazebo, historic markers,  scenic views of the City and Lake Michigan, festivals, a walking path, benches, green space and an occasional visiting ship. Dogs welcome as long as they are leashed. The park is a perfect setting for a wedding ceremony.


Forest Beach Migratory Preserve
Forest Beach Migratory Preserve
4970 Country Club Rd, Port Washington, WI - (262) 285-3374Website | Directions

Located along Lake Michigan in the town of Belgium, WI, Forest Beach Migratory Preserve is 116 acres. This preserve contains a 5-acre hardwood forest with ephemeral (seasonal) ponds, open grassland and prairie, a partially wooded ravine and 5 constructed wetland ponds. The site was previously a golf course but OWLT purchased the land because the property’s location and attributes lend itself to supporting migratory birds along the Lake Michigan Flyway. Immediately upon acquisition, OWLT began stewardship activities including invasive and exotic plant control.

Today the preserve hosts a "patchwork quilt" of habitats that support all kinds of migratory birds, reptiles and mammals. An interpretive trail system invites visitors to meander through the preserve learning about the restoration efforts and the unique restored habitats. Visit this preserve to hike, bird watch, fish, hunt or cross country ski. Pets are not allowed at this preserve at any time.


GlideNEW Segway Tours
GlideNEW Segway Tours
Port Washington, WI - 920-376-0256Website

It’s not hard to ride on a Segway and it’s a lot of fun. You don’t have to have good balance, the Segway balances you. As long as you can stand you can glide on a Segway. Trust is the key! If you are looking for fun, you will find it on one of our Segway tours.

  • FUN & interesting tour guides
  • We take pictures of your group having FUN and send them to you after the tour using Fotaflo
  • There are FUN tours near you with tours in over 15 communities
  • Tours focus on history, nature & FUN
  • Segways are uniquely FUN (YES, you can do it)


Harrington Beach State Park
Harrington Beach State Park
531 County Hwy D, Belgium, WI - 262-285-3015Website | Directions

Harrington Beach State Park is a 715-acre Wisconsin state park on the shore of Lake Michigan in the Town of Belgium. In addition to a mile-long beach, the park contains a white cedar swamp surrounding a 26-acre lake that used to be a stone quarry. Hiking trails, cross country skiing, picnic areas. Dog beach on the south side of the park. Admission sticker required.
 


Lion's Den Gorge
Lion's Den Gorge
511 High Bluff Dr., Grafton, WIWebsite | Directions

Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve represents one of the last stretches of undeveloped bluff land along the Lake Michigan shoreline. This park offers tremendous views. Stroll across bridges over the gorge or down the gorge stairways to walk along the Lake Michigan shoreline. It is also part of the Great Wisconsin Birding Trail.
 


North Beach
North Beach
500 N. Lake Street, Port Washington, WI - 262-284-5881Website | Directions

North Beach, located north of the breakwall and at the foot of Upper Lake Park bluffs, is an expanse of sand for swimming, picnicking, or walking. A staircase from Upper Lake Park leads down the bluff to the beach. Other access from Veterans Park.


Ozaukee Bike Routes
Ozaukee Bike Routes
Website

The Ozaukee Bike Routes website offers turn-by-turn directions for a variety of planned bicycling routes in Ozaukee County. Each route includes information on scenic views, historic villages, rest stops, parks and preserves and other points of interest. The route descriptions, which can be downloaded free of charge, provide the length of each route and level of difficulty. They also give cyclists turn-by-turn instructions to follow through the countryside. The routes are carefully designed to avoid pitfalls such as dead-end roads and to lead riders to bike-friendly river and expressway crossings.


Ozaukee Interurban Recreation Trail
Ozaukee Interurban Recreation Trail
 - 800-403-9898Website

The route of the Ozaukee Interurban Trail is based on the Interurban railway that connected Ozaukee County to the City of Milwaukee and Sheboygan. Today, the Trail is a 30-mile paved trail that spans the entire length of Ozaukee County. The majority of the Trail is off-road and perfect for family enjoyment. The trail is intended for year round uses, such as biking, in-line skating, walking, running and cross-country skiing. Motorized vehicles (including snowmobiles) and horses are not allowed on the trail. Use of the Ozaukee Interurban Trail is free for everyone.


Ozaukee Mountain Bikers Club
Ozaukee Mountain Bikers Club
1788 Audubon Ave, Grafton, WI - 920-655-1417Website | Directions

Ozaukee County Mountain Bikers Club (OCMB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to building, maintaining, and riding mountain bike trails in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.

As volunteers, we have built the first legal mountain biking trails in the county at Pleasant Valley Park in Cedarburg. We are currently finishing up our second trail which is located in Port Washington, behind Upper Lake Park.

Our primary goal is to make the sport we love more accessible to the men, women, and children of our area, and to do so in a fun, safe, and sustainable manner. While we are a “club”, we have no requirements for membership and encourage everyone to attend our meetings, group rides, and/or help out at our trail maintenance events!

 


Ozaukee Washington Land Trust
Ozaukee Washington Land Trust
200 W. Wisconsin St., West Bend, WI - 262-338-1794Website | Directions

Thirty nature preserves throughout Ozaukee and Washington Counties. Many have trails for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing. Some sites allow fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Check the website for locations and maps of the preserves.
The Ozaukee Washington Land Trust offers services to property owners and communities throughout Ozaukee and Washington Counties in the areas of land conservation, education and stewardship. Since 1992, more than 6,200 acres of forests, wetlands and open space have been protected through acquisition and conservation easements.
 


Paint On Port Mural Program
Paint On Port Mural Program
Port Washington, WI - (262) 268-1132Website

Port Washington Main Street, in collaboration with the City of Port Washington, launched a three-year mural program to bring 10+ murals to our city between 2023 and 2025. Port Washington has a rich art history, and we are excited to use public art to add vibrancy to our downtown and our city while paying homage to its history and character.

Port Washington has been chosen as the location for the Mural Mosaic Global Roots Project America Connects Midwest Mural! Port Washington represents the 11 states comprising the Midwest region in this global art project, whose aim is to re-connect people throughout art across the globe. Port Washington Main Street, as a non-profit organization working in economic development for the historic downtown, received the mural as a donation, and it was installed on the north wall of Twisted Willow Restaurant (308 N Franklin St) in April 2023.


Pirates Hollow Waterpark
Pirates Hollow Waterpark
201 N. Webster Street, Port Washington, WI - 262-284-7679Website | Directions

If you're looking for a spot that combines safe, supervised swimming with exciting slides and community ambiance—with food and shade covered—it’s hard to beat Pirates’ Hollow. Fun community pool with all of the extras: zero depth at the shallow end, slides, fountains, spray toys, picnic areas and more.


Possibility Playground
Possibility Playground
510 N. Lake Street, Port Washington, WIWebsite | Directions

Possibility Playground is a new kind of playground; one where children of all abilities are able to play together. It was built with children of all types of physical abilities in mind, and has been used by thousands of children and parents to blend the line between learning, therapy and playtime. Countless opportunities to learn and play fill an area the size of a football field. Here, children can play side by side on specially built monkey bars, drum on a musical alligator, and run across bridges- all without worrying about issues of balance or mobility.


Riveredge Nature Center
Riveredge Nature Center
4458 W. Hawthorne Drive, Saukville, WI - 262-675-6888Website | Directions

As a visitor to Riveredge you will find a diverse and beautiful landscape to wander on foot, on skis or snowshoes. Our 370-acre sanctuary has ten miles of trails around ponds and fens, through woodlands and prairies, and along the Milwaukee River. Our goal is to build a self-discovered awareness that we are part of nature, and to empower people to act on that knowledge. We aim to help others to live well on this earth.


Sauk Creek Nature Preserve
Sauk Creek Nature Preserve
3236 Co Hwy KK, Port Washington, WI - 3236 Co Hwy KK - 262 338-1794Website | Directions

Sauk Creek Nature Preserve spans 27 acres of diverse landscapes. The namesake creek winds north to south over limestone bedrock before flowing into Lake Michigan near the marina. Along its path, you’ll find a rich floodplain forest and wetland seeps that feed fresh water into the stream. The eastern half of the preserve, once farmland, has been reclaiming itself for over 30 years and is now home to a thriving second-growth forest. Trails connect the area to nearby neighborhoods, and a footbridge offers easy access to the creek. Whether you're hiking, birdwatching, or fishing, this scenic preserve is a quiet haven for both people and wildlife. It also serves as an important ecological corridor and a hands-on learning space for the community. Leashed pets are welcome, too.


Sheboygan Youth Sailing Club
Sheboygan Youth Sailing Club
619 Broughton Dr., Sheboygan, WIWebsite | Directions

Haven't you always wanted to learn to sail? Our sailing program designed for boys and girls (ages 8-15) and adults (16 and older). In addition to on-the-water sailing instruction, students learn boating / safety skills, seamanship skills, perform land drills, and play team-building games. Classes are offered at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Special programs include adult basic sailing and classes for racing tactics on specific types of boats.


Sherper's
Sherper's
128 N. Franklin St., Port Washington, WI - 262-536-4210Website | Directions

Shop our family-owned stores for a wide selection of quality brands & great deals in outdoor clothing, camping gear, footwear, hunting & fishing gear, watersports, surplus & much more! Visit this store for your favorite brands and outdoor gear essentials before heading out for an excursion on Lake Michigan, paddling the local rivers, or hiking the lakeside bluffs.

  • Kayak rentals
  • Snowshoe rentals


South Beach
South Beach
400 South Beach Rd., Port Washington, WI - 262-284-5881Website | Directions

South Beach offers a peaceful stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline perfect for swimming, paddling, or catching a stunning sunrise. It’s clean, quiet, and dog-friendly, with easy access to nearby trails and downtown. With its natural charm and relaxed vibe, it’s the ideal spot for a low-key beach day.


The Board Shack
The Board Shack
229 N. Franklin St., Port Washington, WI - 262-235-1007Website | Directions

Great Lakes and freshwater surf and stand up paddle boards (SUP). Apparel, supplies and wave conditions, "It's a great little quaint shop and the owner and staff are very friendly! Even if you’re not a surfer, there’s other things to purchase there! Stop in when you’re in Port Washington!"


Treasures of Oz
Treasures of Oz
Ozaukee County , WI - 262-375-2070Website

Ozaukee County is home to a wealth of natural resources. Our county has over twelve hundred acres of park land and nature preserves, almost twenty-five hundred acres of recreation land plus 50 designated natural areas encompassing over seven thousand acres. Visit this site to learn about recreational opportunities, such as hiking, birding, paddling, cross-country skiing and more.