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City of Racine Park Listing Park Names, Addresses & Amenities 800 CENTER STREET, ROOM 127, RACINE, WI 53406 (262) 636-9131

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Page 1: City of Racine Park Listing...City of Racine Park Listing Park Names, Addresses & Amenities 800 CENTER STREET, ROOM 127, RACINE, WI 53406 (262) 636-9131 City of Racine Parks & Park

City of Racine

Park Listing Park Names, Addresses & Amenities

800 CENTER STREET, ROOM 127, RACINE, WI 53406 (262) 636-9131

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City of Racine Parks & Park Amenities

DEFINITIONS:

Primary environmental corridors: are concentrations of significant natural resources at least 400 acres in area, at least

two miles in length, and at least 200 feet in width.

Secondary environmental corridors: are concentrations of significant natural resources at least 100 acres in area and

at least one mile in length.

Isolated natural resource areas: are those remaining significant natural resources at least five acres in area and at least

200 feet in width.

Playlot (Tot Lot): a small plot of ground allocated for young children to play.

Passive Park: a park that is principally designed for use in an unstructured or informal way. A passive park is typically

less developed than an active park, but may contain features such as walking tracks, gardens, seating, picnic areas, etc.

As the name suggest they do not usually contain sport infrastructure or encourage strenuous physically activity, although

they may contain playground equipment.

Neighborhood & Civic Parks: are typically passive parks.

NAMES, ADDRESSES & DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF CITY OF RACINE PARKS:

6th Street Park North, 1300 W. Sixth St., is a fully ADA accessible, one-acre passive use site centrally locat-

ed within the City along the Root River. Existing facilities include an overlook area, fishing, and a historical

exhibit. The site also includes a portion of the Root River Pathway and less than one acre of primary environ-

mental corridor.

6th Street Park South (REC Center), 1301 W. Sixth St., is a fully ADA accessible, two-acre passive use site

centrally located within the City along the Root River. Existing facilities include a canoe launch and fishing.

The building and restrooms are available only during open hours. The REC Center is operated by UW-

Extension during the summer season where canoes and kayaks are available for rent. The site also includes a

portion of the Root River Pathway and about one acre of primary environmental corridor.

Barbee Park, 215 North Memorial Dr., is an ADA accessible, one-acre passive use site centrally located with-

in the City along the Root River. Fishing areas are located at the park (no piers). The site also includes a por-

tion of the Root River Pathway. The park was previously known as Memorial Drive East.

Bi-Centennial Gardens, 700 Sixth St., is a fully ADA accessible, 9,532 square-foot passive use site located in

the eastern portion of the City. The site includes a flower garden and a historical museum.

Brose Park, 104 Luedtke Ave., is a five-acre neighborhood park centrally located within the City along the

Root River. Existing facilities include a playfield, a picnic area, a shelter, and fishing. The park also includes a

portion of the Root River Pathway. The park includes about two acres of primary environmental corridor.

Builders Park, 1632 Prospect St., is a 7,187 square foot playlot centrally located within the City. The park in-

cludes a playground.

Carlson Park, 3800 North Main St., is a five acre neighborhood park located in the northeastern portion of the

City. Existing facilities include a sandlot ball diamond, a playfield, and a playground.

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Carre-Hogle Park, 1645 Main St., is a two-acre passive use park located along the Lake Michigan shoreline in the

southeastern portion of the City. Existing facilities include a picnic area and fishing. The park includes about two acres

of primary environmental corridor.

Case-Harmon Park, 2724 Hamilton Ave., is a five-acre neighborhood park located in the southeastern portion of the

City. Existing facilities include a playfield and a playground.

Cedar Bend Park, 33 McKinley Ave., is a two-acre neighborhood park centrally located within the City along the Root

River. The park includes three tennis courts. The park also includes a portion of the Root River Pathway. The park is

encompassed within a primary environmental corridor consisting of an area of wetlands.

Clayton Park, 1843 Clayton Ave., is a six-acre neighborhood park centrally located within the City along the Root Riv-

er. Existing facilities include a playfield, a playground, a basketball goal, and fishing. The park also includes a portion of

the Root River Pathway. The park is encompassed within a primary environmental corridor consisting of an area of wet-

lands.

Colbert Park, 519 Dodge St., is a one-acre passive use park located along the Root River in the eastern portion of the

City. Portions of the Lake Michigan Pathway and Root River abut the park. A portion of the park includes primary envi-

ronmental corridor. The park includes an area along the Root River, west of the Main Street Bridge. This area of the

park includes facilities such as a pier, a dock and fishing.

Colonial Park, 2300 West High St., is a 73-acre nature area located along the Root River in the western portion of the

City. Existing facilities include hiking tails, a picnic area, a shelter, a portable toilet (during summer months only) and

fishing. The park also includes a portion of the Root River Pathway. The majority of the park is encompassed within

primary environmental corridor consisting of wetlands and a small pocket of woodlands. The park also contains a large

portion of the Colonial Park Woods natural area. Since 2001, the classroom building has been removed from the park.

Crosswalk Park, 317 Main St., is a 6,534 square-foot passive use park located in the eastern portion of the City.

De Koven Woods, 525 De Koven Ave., is a seven-acre conservancy area located in the southeastern portion of the City.

The park is encompassed within an isolated natural resource area consisting of woodlands. A portion of the Lake Michi-

gan Pathway abuts the park.

Dodge Park, 2001 Wisconsin Ave., is an ADA accessible, five-acre passive use park located along the Lake Michigan

shoreline in the southeastern portion of the City. This park does have fishing (no pier). The park also includes a portion

of the Lake Michigan Pathway. Leashed, controlled dogs are permitted.

Douglas Park, 2221 Douglas Ave., is a fully ADA accessible, five-acre neighborhood park located in the northern por-

tion of the City. Existing facilities include one ball diamond, a playfield, a playground, a basketball court, and the Cesar

Chavez Community Center.

Erskine Park, 2800 Washington Ave., is a fully ADA accessible, eight-acre neighborhood park centrally located within

the City. The park includes a picnic area and a historical exhibit. The park is encompassed within an isolated natural re-

source area consisting of woodlands.

Franklin Park, 900 eleventh St., is an ADA accessible, four-acre neighborhood park located in the eastern portion of

the City. Existing facilities include a playground, a playfield, two basketball courts, a shelter, and a rain garden.

Fuller Park, 2207 Gilson St., is a four-acre neighborhood park located in the eastern portion of the City. A portion of

the Lake Michigan Pathway abuts the park. Existing facilities include a playground.

Gaslight Pointe, 25 Gaslight Point, is a fully ADA accessible, one-acre passive use site located along the Root River

and Lake Michigan shoreline in the eastern portion of the City. The site includes a portion of the Lake Michigan Path-

way and a historical exhibit. Leashed, controlled dogs are permitted.

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Graceland Cemetery, 3547 Osborne Blvd., is a fully ADA accessible, 50-acre cemetery located in the western portion

of the City. Residents use the streets within the cemetery for walking or jogging.

Grand Park, 1651 Grand Ave., is a fully ADA accessible, 6,100 square-foot playlot located in the southeastern portion

of the City. The park includes a playground.

Greencrest Park, 3234 Drexel Ave., is a five-acre neighborhood park located in the southern portion of the City. Exist-

ing facilities include a playground, a playfield, a basketball court and restroom. The restrooms are not accessible. A

portion of the Lake Michigan Pathway abuts the park. A woodland area is located within the park.

Hagerer Park, 708 Hagerer St., is 13,940 square-foot playlot located in the eastern portion of the City. The park in-

cludes a playground.

Hantschel Park, 5400 Byrd Ave., is an eight-acre neighborhood park located in the western portion of the City. Exist-

ing facilities include a sandlot ball diamond, a playfield, a playground, a shelter, restrooms, and a historical exhibit. A

wetland is located within the park. There is limited ADA accessibility to the restrooms and limited path to park ameni-

ties.

Harris Plaza, 605 Grand Ave., is a fully ADA accessible, 3,050 square-foot passive use site and historical exhibit locat-

ed in the eastern portion of the City. Leashed, controlled dogs are permitted.

Harvey Park, 441 Blaine Ave., is a two-acre park located in the western portion of the City. Existing facilities include a

playfield, a playground, and a historical exhibit. Since 2001, the sandlot ball diamond has been removed from the park.

Horlick Athletic Field, 1648 N. Memorial Dr., is a fully ADA accessible, nine-acre site located in the northern portion

of the City. Existing facilities include a baseball diamond, a playfield, a football field, restrooms, concessions, and a

historical exhibit.

Humble Park, 2218 Blaine Ave., is a 17-acre neighborhood park located in the southern portion of the City. Existing

facilities include two baseball diamonds, one league ball diamond, a playfield, a playground, six tennis courts, a sled-

ding hill, a volleyball court, three basketball goals, two soccer fields, a football field and the Humble Park Community

Center.

Island Park, 1700 Liberty St., is an ADA accessible, 21-acre community park centrally located within the City along

the Root River. Existing facilities include two league ball diamonds, a sandlot ball diamond, a playfield, a playground

(sand surface), three tennis courts, restrooms, a shelter, fishing, picnic areas, and historical exhibit. The park also in-

cludes a portion of the Root River Pathway. The park is encompassed within a primary environmental corridor, which

consists of a small pocket of wetlands. A canoe launch has been developed at the site since 2001. This park is primarily

used for City league & high school sports as well as tournaments. This park may be rented for picnic use; however re-

strictions apply and availability may be limited.

Jay-Eye-See Park, 2004 Jay-Eye-See Av., is 13,070 square-foot playlot located in the southern portion of the City. The

park includes a playground.

Johnson Park Dog Run, 4729 Hwy 38, is a 28-acre special use park located east of STH 38, adjacent to the Root Riv-

er, and is surrounded by the Village of Caledonia. The park is a nature area used for dog on or off leash walking and

includes about 17 acres of primary environmental corridor consisting of wetlands. The park also contains portions of the

Root River Bluff critical species habitat site and the Root River Outcrops geological area. A gravel parking area is avail-

able. This park is not fenced. Please refer to the dog run Rules and Regulations for further information..

Johnson Park and Golf Course, 6200 Northwestern Ave., is a 335-acre major park located north of STH 38, and is

surrounded by the Village of Caledonia. Existing facilities include a playfield, a playground, an 18-hole golf course,

driving range, picnic areas, shelters, restrooms, a historical exhibit, and a nature area. The park also encompasses a pond

and access to the Root River that provides for fishing. The golf course does not have limited mobility golf carts; howev-

er the Pro shop is ADA accessible. - Johnson Park and Golf Course continued on next page.

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Johnson Park & Golf Course Continued - The park includes 99 acres of primary environmental corridor located along

the Root River consisting of wetlands and woodlands, and 33 acres of isolated natural resource area corridors are also

within the park. The park also contains portions of the Caledonia Sanitary Sewer Right-of-Way and Root River Bluff

critical species habitat sits. Johnson Park is available for rent through the Golf Course 262-637-2840.

John Thompson Park, 1 Main St., is a full ADA accessible, one-acre passive use site located along the Root River in

the eastern portion of the City. The park includes a portion of the Lake Michigan Pathway and a historical exhibit.

Leashed, controlled dogs are permitted.

Jonas Park, 1701 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., is a fully ADA accessible, 950 square-foot historical exhibit located in

the northern portion of the City. Controlled, leased dogs are permitted.

Jones Park, 1336 Hampden Pl., is a one-half acre park centrally located within the City. Existing facilities include a

playfield and a playground.

Lakeview Park, 201 Goold St., is a five-acre neighborhood park located in the northwestern portion of the City. Exist-

ing facilities include a sandlot ball diamond, a playfield, a playground, a basketball court, three tennis courts and a non-

operated Community Center.

Laurel Clark Fountain (Splash pad), 559 Main St., see Park Place.

Lee Park, 1926 Glen St., is a three-acre nature area centrally located within the City along the Root River. Controlled,

leashed dogs are permitted. A trail is located within the park. The park includes about two acres of primary environmen-

tal corridor.

Lincoln Park, 2200 Domanik Dr., is an ADA accessible, 25-acre community park located in the western portion of the

City along the Root River. Existing facilities include a baseball diamond, a playfield, a playground (sand surface), a foot-

ball field, restrooms, a picnic area, a shelter, a canoe launch, fishing, and a historical exhibit. The park also contains a

portion of the Root River Pathway and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Steelhead Facility. The park in-

cludes about 11 acres of primary environmental corridor. The park also includes woodlands not associated with the pri-

mary environmental corridor. A football field and a second canoe launch have been developed at the park since 2001.

The baseball diamond at the park is also used for adult league softball programs. This pavilion is available for rent and is

highly recommended for picnic use.

Lockwood Park, 4300 Graceland Blvd., is a fully ADA accessible, 38-acre community park located in the western por-

tion of the City. Existing facilities include one league ball diamond, a playfield, a playground, a basketball court, five

tennis courts, a sledding hill, picnic areas, restrooms, a small pond for fishing, and a historical exhibit. Since 2001, the

volleyball court and ice skating area have been removed from the park. The playground was replaced and two additional

shelters (without restrooms) were developed at the park. The league softball diamond at the park is also used as a base-

ball diamond. Though there are no certified soccer or football fields and no goal posts, the park has enough open space

to hold 3+ sport field areas. This main pavilion is available for rent and is highly recommended for picnic use.

Maple Grove Park, 320 West Blvd., is a five-acre nature area located in the western portion of the City. The park in-

cludes about four acres of isolated natural resource area consisting of woodlands. Controlled, leashed dogs are permitted.

Marino Park, 1949 Albert St., is a three-acre neighborhood park centrally located within the City. Existing facilities

include a playfield, a playground, and a basketball court. Since 2001, the sandlot ball diamond and the restroom/shelter

have been removed from the park.

Marquette Park, 1425 Marquette St., is an ADA accessible, one-acre park located in the eastern portion of the City.

Existing facilities include two basketball courts and a playground (curb at playground). Since 2001, the restroom/shelter

has been removed from the park.

Mary Elle Helgren Johnson Preserve, 2600 Spring St., is a four-acre nature area located along the Root River in the

western portion of the City. The site includes historical exhibit and about one acre of primary environmental corridor

consisting of wetlands.

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Mat Matson Park, 1110 South St., is a two-acre neighborhood park located in the northern portion of the City. Existing

facilities include a playfield, a playground, a basketball goal, a shelter, restrooms, and a historical exhibit. A portion of

the Lake Michigan Pathway abuts the park. Since 2001, the sandlot ball diamond has been removed from the park.

Monument Square, 502 Main St., is a fully ADA accessible, 19,600 square-foot passive use area located in the eastern

portion of the City. Multiple historical exhibits are located at the site. Controlled, leashed dogs are permitted. This park

is a public gathering place and may be reserved for public events.

Mound Cemetery, 1147 West Blvd., is 55-acre cemetery centrally located within the City. Residents use the streets

within the park for walking or jogging. The chapel is available for rent through the Cemetery Office, 262-636-9188.

N. Owen Davies Park, 1700 West Blvd., is a five-acre neighborhood park located in the southern portion of the City.

The park includes a playfield and a playground (sand surface, no path leading to play equipment). The park also in-

cludes a portion of the Root River Pathway, which provides connection to two County owned trails, the North Shore

Trail and the Racine Sturtevant Trail. This park had once been named Oak Park.

North Beach, 1501 Michigan Blvd., is a fully ADA accessible, 49-acre community park located along the Lake Michi-

gan shoreline in the eastern portion of the City. Existing facilities include a swimming beach, sand volleyball courts, a

playfield, a playground, a picnic area, a bath house, restrooms, a shelter, a gazebo, fishing, a nature area, a concession

stand, and historical exhibit. The park also includes a portion of the Lake Michigan Pathway. The City has also devel-

oped an ADA-accessible boardwalk to the waters of Lake Michigan. The park is encompassed within a primary envi-

ronmental corridor, which consists of small pockets of wetlands. Picnic areas may not be rented for private events or

picnic. The gazebo may be rented in 3-hour increments for wedding ceremonies only.

Olsen Prairie, 3444 South Memorial Dr., is a 23-acre nature area located in the southeastern portion of the City. The

site includes hiking trails. The site also includes wetland areas and woodland area. This park is not available for rent.

Park place, 559 Main St., is a fully ADA accessible, one-acre passive use site located in the eastern portion of the City.

The Laurel Clark Fountain (splash pad), a bathhouse, and a historical exhibit are located at the site.

Parker Park, 1020 Parker Ave., is a three-acre neighborhood park centrally located within the City. A playground is

located at the park.

Pershing Park, 800 Pershing Dr., is an ADA accessible, 28-acre community park located along the Lake Michigan

shoreline in the eastern portion of the City. Existing facilities include a playfield, two soccer fields (no paved path to

bleachers), a skate park, an 11-lane boat launch, shelter/locker rooms, restrooms, a historical exhibit, concessions, fish-

ing and a fish cleaning station. The park also includes a portion of the Lake Michigan Pathway. The park includes about

12 acres of primary environmental corridor. Since 2001, the sandlot ball diamond has been removed from the park and

the football field was converted to strictly a soccer facility.

Pierce Woods Park, 3616 Pierce Blvd., is an ADA accessible, seven-acre neighborhood park located in the southern

portion of the City. Existing facilities include a playground (sand surface), a shelter, a picnic area, and restrooms. The

park is encompassed within an isolated natural resource area consisting of woodlands. This pavilion is available for rent

and is highly recommended for picnic use.

Pugh Recreational Area, 101 Reichert Ct., is a fully ADA accessible, one-acre passive use site located along the Lake

Michigan shoreline in the eastern portion of the City. The site provides a pier, a dock, and fishing. The pier also serves

to accommodate ADA-accessibility to Lake Michigan. The site also includes a portion of the Lake Michigan Pathway.

The site is encompassed within a primary environmental corridor.

Racine Zoological Gardens, 2131 North Main St., is an ADA accessible, 25-acre special use site located along the

Lake Michigan shoreline in the northeastern portion of the City. The site is developed with a zoo, a playground, conces-

sions, gift shop, picnic areas, a shelter, restrooms and a historical exhibit. The park includes eight acres of primary envi-

ronmental corridor. -Racine Zoological Gardens continued on next page.

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Racine Zoological Gardens continued - The zoo contains multiple animal exhibits with over 100 species of animals,

and an admission fee is administered for anyone three years of age and older. The administration building lacks a main

level and ADA accessible restrooms. Other restrooms throughout the zoo are ADA accessible.

Randolph Park, 533 Randolph St., is 6,534 square-foot passive use site centrally located within the City. Controlled,

leashed dogs are permitted. The park contains a community garden.

Reservoir Park, 4400 Maryland Ave., is a 22-acre undeveloped neighborhood park located in the southwestern portion

of the City. The park is currently limited to recreational use, especially during periods of high precipitation, because the

park is primarily a storm water basin. The park is also prone to flooding during these periods. The park is used for an

informal playfield, a picnic area, fishing, a walking path and a sledding hill. Controlled, leashed dogs are permitted.

Riverside Park, 110 Riverside Dr., is a one-acre nature area centrally located within the City along the Root River. The

park is suited for fishing. A portion of the Root River Pathway abuts the park. The park includes a wetland area. Con-

trolled, leashed dogs are permitted.

Robert Heck Park, 2914 Donna Ave, is a one-acre neighborhood park located in the northwestern portion of the City

near Batten Airport. Existing facilities include a sandlot ball diamond, a playfield, a playground, a shelter and restrooms.

Rooney Recreation Area, 101 Reichert St., is an ADA accessible, one-acre passive use site located along the Lake

Michigan shoreline in the eastern portion of the City. The site provides a boat launch and fishing. The park also includes

a portion of the Lake Michigan Pathway. The site is encompassed within a primary environmental corridor.

Roosevelt Park, 601 Twenty-First St., is an ADA accessible, 13-acre neighborhood park located in the southeastern

portion of the City. Existing facilities include two league ball diamonds, a playfield, a playground (sand surface), a bas-

ketball court, a soccer field (with goal posts), a picnic area, a shelter, a historical exhibit, and a Dr. John Bryant Commu-

nity Center.

Sam Azarian Overlook, 404 Water St., is a fully ADA accessible, one-acre passive use site along the Root River locat-

ed in the eastern portion of the City. This site is an overlook area that provides scenic views of the Root River. The site

also contains a historical exhibit. The site is encompassed within a primary environmental corridor. Controlled, leashed

dogs are permitted.

Samuel Myers Park, 1 Eleventh St., is a seven-acre neighborhood park located along Lake Michigan shoreline in the

eastern portion of the City. In 2013, interested stakeholders formed a group, Friends of Myers Park, in support of resto-

ration of the area. The mission of the group is to support the re-development the park and waterfront through volunteer

involvement and community fundraising. The group’s vision is to create a unique park and waterfront on the south side

of Racine that will be an unrivaled resource for recreation and education. Root-Pike WIN is working directly with this

group on outreach and education for the project. The renovation is on-going and is still under construction. The park

includes a portion of the Lake Michigan Pathway and nature area. Controlled, leashed dogs are permitted.

Shoop Park Golf Course, 4510 Lighthouse Dr., is a 53-acre golf course located adjacent to Lighthouse Drive in the

eastern portion of the Village of Wind Point along with Lake Michigan shoreline. Existing facilities include a nine-hole

golf course, a shelter, piers, fishing and restrooms. Limited mobility golf carts are not available. The shelter is ADA ac-

cessible. A portion of the Racine County Bike route traverses the site. The park also contains the Wind Point critical spe-

cies habitat site and geological area located within about 13 acres of primary environmental corridor. Wetlands are locat-

ed within and outside the primary environmental corridor in the park.

Simonson Park, 1423 Main St., is a four-acre passive use park located along the Lake Michigan shoreline in the eastern

portion of the City. The park includes a portion of the Lake Michigan Pathway. Controlled, leashed dogs are permitted.

The park is encompassed within a primary environmental corridor.

Solbraa Park, 3825 Sixteenth St., is a three-acre neighborhood park located in the southwestern portion of the City.

Existing facilities include one league ball diamond, a playfield, a playground, a basketball court, a shelter, and restrooms

(limited ADA access).

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Springvale East Park, 2736 Eisenhower Dr., is an 18,295 square-foot playlot located in the western portion of the City.

The park includes a playground.

Springvale West Park, 2731 Eisenhower Dr., is a three-acre nature area located in the western portion of the City. The

park includes about two acres of isolated natural resource area consisting of wetland and woodlands. A pocket of wood-

lands outside of the isolated natural resource area is also located at the park. Controlled, leashed dogs are permitted.

State-Hamilton Park, 1900 State St., is a fully ADA accessible, 1,100 square-foot historical exhibit centrally located

within the City. Controlled, leashed dogs are permitted.

Vidian-Cheska Park, 3810 Carter St., is an eight-acre neighborhood park located in the northern portion of the City. Ex-

isting facilities include a playfield, a playground (sand surface/no ADA path to play equipment), and a historical exhibit.

Wallis Park, 2008 Gillen St., is a one-acre park located in the southeastern portion of the City. A playfield is located at

the park. Controlled, leashed dogs are permitted.

Washington Bowl Park, 1330 Valley Drive, is an 11-acre neighborhood park centrally located within the City. Existing

facilities include one baseball diamond, one league ball diamond, and a playfield. The park includes a small portion of pri-

mary environmental corridor consisting of woodlands and about one acre of an isolated natural resource area consisting of

woodlands.

Washington Park Golf Course, 2801 Twelfth St., is a 92-acre golf course centrally located within the City and includes a

portion of the Root River. Existing facilities include a nine-hole golf course, a shelter, restrooms, and a historical exhibit.

Limited mobility golf carts are not available. Shelter is ADA accessible. The park also includes a portion of the Root River

Pathway. The site includes about 54 acres of primary isolated natural resource area consisting of woodlands. The site also

contains the Washington Park Woods critical species habitat site. The park also includes pocket of woodlands located out-

side of the primary environmental corridor and the isolated natural resource area.

Wellington Park, 2813 Wellington Dr., is a one-acre park located in the southeastern portion of the City. The park in-

cludes a playground and a playfield.

West Park, 901 Park St., is a fully ADA accessible, three-acre neighborhood park located in the eastern portion of the

City. The park includes a playground and significant passive use areas.

Wustum Museum, 2519 Northwestern Ave., is a 10-acre special use site located in the western portion of the City. The

site includes a historical exhibit, the Charles A. Museum of Fine Arts, and the Racine Guild Theatre. ADA accessibility

upgrades will be completed in 2016.

Trail Facilities

Opportunities for trail-related outdoor recreation activities, such as bicycling, hiking, a nature study, and cross-country

skiing, are provided at trail facilities within parks and open space sites with pathways and trails.

Pathways

The City provides the Lake Michigan Pathway and the Root River Pathway for biking and hiking. The Lake Michigan

Pathway is about 10 miles in length and traverses north to south within the City near the Lake Michigan shoreline. The

pathway provides a connection to the County-owned Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha (MRK) Trail on the north side of the

City and the County-owned North Shore Trail on the south side of the City. The Root River Pathway is about four miles in

length and is primarily located on the park lands along the Root River. The pathway extends from the Main Street Bridge,

near downtown to Colonial Park, with an extension along City streets that connects to the County-owned MRK Trail on

the North side of the City and the County-owned North Shore and Racine Sturtevant Trails on the south side of the city.

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