Schoen Laufen Park — Attraction in Village of Germantown

The park space itself is quite pretty. I love the trees and the paths next to the water. A lot of the pathway is in the sun though and can get really hot in the summer. We hold some of our LARP events here. There's only one porta potty and the three times I've been at this park, it has been absolutely vile smelling and in need of cleaning and dumping. I'm really sensitive to smells so this really bothered me, especially as I had to use it frequently throughout the event. There is a nice-sized lawn right outside the pavilion, some ground areas are uneven though. I did notice a few benches scattered along the paths, usually within the shade of trees. It can be easy to miss the entrance of the park if you're not...

The large old maples, oaks, and a few hickories were originally prairie trees that appear to have been purposely spared from logging after possibly cultivated by natives. Basswoods are destroying these trees and I feel they should definitely be removed and the property returned to a native setting. There is a decent patch of wild strawberries. The stone feature suggests a place of gathering and feasting. A date of the structure and history would be a beneficial addition. There is also buckthorn encroaching the park that looks to have had management in the past. Very nice park, I feel a sense of deep history in...

Here’s a well-designed natural area that’s accessible by almost anyone. It’s a small park, but it has lots of beautiful areas — especially the scenic Menomonee River that gently runs through it.

It’s a pleasant place for a picnic in one of its large sheltered areas. We especially like coming here to relax on a bench next to the flowing waters in quiet contemplation.

If you visit here after a rainy spell or in warm weather, be sure to bring effective insect repellent, because the mosquitoes like this area as...