Racine Wisconsin Area Parks
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The Racine area which includes the communities of Racine, Caledonia,
Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant, Wind Point, North Bay, Elmwood Park,
Franksville and extreme eastern Raymond and Yorkville has over 80 parks.
These parks range from small community parks about 0.08 acre to large campgrounds and
bicycle trails up to 378 acres in size. Below is a list of Racine area parks and their addresses -
Note parks do not always have addresses so the closest address is listed
for use in computer mapping programs.
The Washington Bowl
1300 Valley Drive
Baseball diamonds
Washington Park Golf Course
2801 - 12th Street
The beautiful park along the Root River is a public 9-hole Bent grass course with water in
play, built in 1920. This course in central Racine is easily accessed from
almost anywhere in the city.
Wayside Park
6126 Durand Avenue
The grounds of the Mt. Pleasant Town Hall.
West Park
950 College Avenue
This wonderful park with trellised shaded picnic areas in right in the
center of Racine and also features children's play equipment.
Wind Point Lighthouse
4739 Lighthouse Drive
The famous Wind Point Lighthouse has inspired many artists. Located
north of the Shoop Park Golf Course the Lighthouse offers the perfect subject
for painters and photographers. The Lighthouse buildings now house
the Wind Point Police Department. The Lighthouse has been sealed by the
coast guard and is not
open to the public, however visitors are welcome to walk the Lighthouse
grounds and shore. Fourth of July Fireworks are visible, although far
away.
Woodland Park
6156 Douglas Avenue
Caledonia town park
Fred Young Park
1542 Layard Avenue
Near Douglas Avenue
next to the M-R-K Bicycle Trail
Zoo Beach
2199 Michigan Boulevard
The beach at lake Michigan by the Racine Zoo. Access to this beach
means walking down a very steep staircase at the corner of Michigan
Boulevard and Goold Street. Offers a great view of the Fourth of July
Fireworks.
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