Minooka Park — Attraction in Waukesha

I absolutely loved going for walks in this park; I’m not sure that I will continue. Be aware that as soon as cold weather hits, you absolutely need ice cleats, even before there is much snow on the ground. I just went 12/13/20 and the treatment of ice on the lots and paved areas wasn’t just bad- it wasn’t done at all. I tried every lot and none were maintained. Just bring your ice cleats or, if you are at particular risk of injury from slip-and-fall and don’t feel comfortable with that, then it is best to wait until spring and find somewhere else for winter walking. This time I did not encounter the dog feces issue that was such a problem previously, though there are still many dog owners letting their dogs run off leash outside of the fenced dog parks. If you enjoy strange dogs jumping up on you, perhaps you will enjoy meeting them. If you have any risk issues for injury then be aware that this park seems to attract this type of owner and you may be accosted by several dogs, sometimes large. Other than that, you can design your experience, enjoying wooded, or prairie, or pond. The park also offers a beautiful drive, though in this area there is no need to pay fees to find that.

Previous review: What you cannot avoid at this time is the great deal of dog feces. There is a separate, very large and very nice dog park at Minooka, with divided, fenced areas for large, medium and small dogs. Nevertheless, a number of individuals feel exempt from the leash laws. They bring their dogs through the back way, allow them to run the paths unattended, and leave the dog poop. There is now rather a lot, and it is hard to enjoy a walk when you are constantly dodging feces. We shouldn't have to throw our shoes out because some people who already have such a beautiful, dedicated dog park area feel so entitled as to treat the entire park like their own property that they care nothing for. It is clear that they care nothing for the health and well being of the community. To avoid most of this issue, enter through the front, and don't hike all the way back. When you encounter dog feces, please make a complaint so that this problem...

I absolutely love visiting this dog park; it’s genuinely one of the best I’ve been to! Even though I’m usually not one to spend money, I would gladly pay for the annual pass to Minooka Park again. The large dog breed section is impressively spacious, so I never feel cramped, even when there’s a good number of dogs around. If you go in the early afternoon, it’s surprisingly quiet!

Everything about this park is well-maintained, and both the dogs and their owners are incredibly friendly. It’s refreshing to see everyone being responsible and cleaning up after their dogs—it makes it a pleasant experience without the need to tiptoe around! The trails are stunning, too. I’m already looking forward to fall, when the air cools down and the trees change color.

What sets this dog park apart from others I've visited is how they’ve preserved the surrounding nature. The untouched forest areas add a unique charm that enhances the whole experience. I can’t recommend this place...

Minooka is always well kept and beautiful! The reason I do not offer a full five stars is because of the dog park. Although it is beautiful and spacious it could really use a medium size dog breed area as well, as there is plenty space for it. Often people with dogs in the middle breed size are coming into the small breed section which is 0-20 pounds. When this happens people with small dogs under ten pounds are often forced to leave as their dogs could be injured. In fact my four pound dog was almost attacked this past week by a dog over 20 pounds in the small breed section. At the same time if the same people with mid sized dog breeds go into the large dog park they fear their dogs could be bullied as well. I think it would be a great compromise to split up some land and create a dog park with the three different size restrictions so that everyone can enjoy with less worry. And for anyone reading please do not bring aggressive dogs to the dog...