Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department

Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department Offering diverse, year-round park and recreation activities for the City of Watertown, WI. Organized sports for adults and youth, fitness, and more!

The Watertown Park, Recreation & Forestry Department has been public recreation provider for Watertown area for many years! Watertown features many beautiful parks, including neighborhood & dog parks and sporting complexes. In addition to our wonderful park system, our citizens can also enjoy our Aquatic Center (in Riverside Park) and our Indoor Pool (located in the Riverside Middle School). We tr

uly live within an urban forest. Our forestry department maintains all trees within our city parks and boulevards. As you can see, Watertown has a lot to offer to all ages!

πŸŒŠπŸŠβ€β™€οΈ TODAY'S THE DAY! πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈπŸŒŠThe Watertown Aquatic Center opens for the season TODAY, June 13!β˜€οΈ Open Swim: 12:00 PM – 6:...
06/13/2026

πŸŒŠπŸŠβ€β™€οΈ TODAY'S THE DAY! πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈπŸŒŠ

The Watertown Aquatic Center opens for the season TODAY, June 13!

β˜€οΈ Open Swim: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🏊 Lap Swim & Water Walking: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Admission:
πŸ’² $5.00 – City Residents
πŸ’² $7.50 – Non-City Residents

Grab your swimsuit, sunscreen, and friends, and come make a splash with us! We can't wait to see everyone enjoying the pool this summer.

Watertown Aquatic Center Staff have been working on completing their pre-season training in preparation for the season. ...
06/12/2026

Watertown Aquatic Center Staff have been working on completing their pre-season training in preparation for the season. We are excited to see everyone tomorrow for opening day!

06/11/2026

Due to expected weather this evening the Indoor Pool will not open. All evening Indoor Pool lessons and programs scheduled for 6/11 are cancelled.

Due to the forecasted weather this afternoon, we are unfortunately going to be cancelling Kart Park today, June 11th. We...
06/11/2026

Due to the forecasted weather this afternoon, we are unfortunately going to be cancelling Kart Park today, June 11th.

We plan to be back next week on Tuesday, June 16th!

06/10/2026

Due to expected weather this evening, June 10th, all lap swim and swimming lessons at the Indoor Pool have been cancelled.

Call now to connect with business.

πŸŽ‰ We’re excited to announce our 2nd Annual Cranfest Day Trip to Warrens, WI! πŸ‚πŸJoin us for a fun-filled day exploring on...
06/09/2026

πŸŽ‰ We’re excited to announce our 2nd Annual Cranfest Day Trip to Warrens, WI! πŸ‚πŸ

Join us for a fun-filled day exploring one of Wisconsin’s most popular fall festivals β€” packed with shopping, food vendors, crafts, cranberry treats, entertainment, and more!

πŸ—“ Trip Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
🚌 Departure: 6:00 a.m. from the Watertown Senior & Community Center
⏰ Return: Approximately 8:00 p.m.
πŸ’² Cost: $75/person
πŸ”—Register: watertownwi.recdesk.com, or in person at Park & Rec Office (514 S. First St)

Your trip includes:
βœ”οΈ Comfortable motorcoach transportation
βœ”οΈ Convenient, stress-free parking
βœ”οΈ Snacks, water & soda
βœ”οΈ Restroom on the bus

Please note:
β€’ This is a self-guided trip
β€’ Meals are not included
β€’ There is a lot of walking at this event

Don’t miss this fall favorite β€” spots will fill quickly! πŸ‚πŸšŒ

Discount Ticket Program May 1 through August 28, 2026The department offers tickets to area attractions at substantial sa...
06/08/2026

Discount Ticket Program
May 1 through August 28, 2026
The department offers tickets to area attractions at substantial savings off the regular price. These tickets may be purchased in the office Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Attractions include: the Milwaukee Zoo, Noah’s Ark, WI Original Ducks, Mt Olympus, Land of Natura, and Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf.

Find Kart Park Near You!!Kart Park is a free mobile recreational area for kids to engage in safe physical activity, have...
06/07/2026

Find Kart Park Near You!!

Kart Park is a free mobile recreational area for kids to engage in safe physical activity, have fun and build relationships with responsible WPR staff.

Kart Park will appear Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-3:00pm, starting June 9th at local parks or green spaces!

Come participate in games, crafts, and fun!!

🌭πŸ”₯ Grill & Chill Cookout! πŸ”₯πŸ”Join us for lunch at the Watertown Senior & Community Center!We’ll have brats, hot dogs, and...
06/06/2026

🌭πŸ”₯ Grill & Chill Cookout! πŸ”₯πŸ”

Join us for lunch at the Watertown Senior & Community Center!
We’ll have brats, hot dogs, and hamburgers hot and ready β€” so stop in, grab a bite, and enjoy some great food and good company.

πŸͺ Don’t forget to visit our Bake Sale featuring homemade treats and goodies, and take a chance in our 50/50 Raffle!

Interested in learning more about the Senior Center? Membership information will be available, and ask us about a tour!

Whether you dine in, catch up with friends, or swing through for a quick lunch, we’d love to see you there!

πŸ’™ Best of all, every purchase helps support Senior Center programs and activities, so every meal, baked good, and raffle ticket makes a difference in our community.

Come hungry and help us Grill & Chill! πŸŒ­πŸ”β˜€οΈ See less

Address

514 S 1st Street
Watertown, WI
53094

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

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