Ridge Run County Park

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Ridge Run County Park
300 South
University Drive
West Bend, WI 53095

Park Hours: 6AM -9PM
Park is open year-round

Evidence of glacial activity abounds in this 140 acre park. Anglers, birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts can find
something to enjoy during all seasons.The major feature of this long, narrow park is a winding ridge (esker) formed by a subglacial river during the last ice age.

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View of Wells Lake at the north end of the park(above center)




Hikers on a portion of the Ice Age Trail (left)

The park is located on the interlobate moraine where the Green Bay and Lake Michigan Lobes of the Wisconsin Glacier met. Scattered throughout the Park is geological evidence of this event. Paths cross eskers and kames and skirt kettle holes which are now lakes, ponds, marshes, or low valleys.

The undulating glacier topography supports a wide variety of deciduous trees. Oaks favor the well-drained hilltops; maple, beech, and basswood grow on the hillsides and in the fertile valleys. The ironwood, a secondary tree, is found throughout the Park. Spring flowers flank woodland trails in May and early June. The Bicentennial Arboretum, originally planted in the mid 1970's is being updated in spring of 2013 with trees and shrubs that provide all season interest.

Ice skaters benefit from the lighted skating on Wells Lake while skiers and sledders take advantage of snow on the rolling terrain in winter months.

Note: the south entrance (Wheatridge Lane entrance) to Ridge Run Park is closed during the winter months.

The Rettler Family Recreation Area, located near the park entrance off University Drive, provides active outdoor recreation opportunities with tennis courts, a basketball court, exercise equipment and play equipment.

Park Amenities
  • Picnic Areas
  • Play Equipment
  • Lighted Parking Areas
  • Lighted Sledding Hill
  • Play Fields
  • Flush Restrooms
  • Horseshoe Areas
  • Ice Skating
  • Hiking Trails
  • Fishing
  • 5 ReservableShelters
  • Water
  • Cross Country Ski Trail
    (trail is not groomed)
  • Sand Volleyball Court
    (provide own ball and net)
Park Rules and Regulations
  • No hunting or trapping
  • No overnight camping or open fires, other than those contained in grills
  • Parking on grass is prohibited
  • Observe speed limit and other posted regulations
  • Keep pets under control and on a leash not to exceed 6 feet. Owners responsible for picking up all pet waste.
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