Few parks or trails are on the map in Wind Lake
The biggest trail networks: Richard J Meyer Park (0.6 mi). 3% of Wind Lake’s land is conserved, about 130 acres. 40 acres are parks and preserves, 8.3 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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The longest trail network is Richard J Meyer Park, with 0.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
130 conserved acres
3% of Wind Lake’s land. Water is left out: Wind Lake has 6.9 square miles of land and 1.9 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Wind Lake’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Lake State Habitat Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 89 | Open |
| Scattered Wildlife State Conservation Area | County | 85 | Restricted |
| Meyer Park Local Park | Town or city | 25 | Open |
| Wind Lake Fishery Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 14 | Restricted |
| Statewide Habitat Areas State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 5 | Restricted |
| Statewide Public Access State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 2 | Open |
| Statewide Public Access - Se State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 1 | Open |
| Wind Lake State Public Access State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 1 | Open |
6 places to go in Wind Lake
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
3 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
3 boat launches without a name on the map.
3 lakes & rivers
2.1 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
The best walking months in Wind Lake: July and September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 29 | 33 | 44 | 56 | 68 | 78 | 83 | 80 | 73 | 61 | 46 | 34 |
| Rain (in) | 1.7 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
February is the driest month (1.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.5 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Wind Lake →
Wind Lake and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Lake | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Norway | 2% | 0.2 | 8 | 46% | C |
| Muskego | 8% | 1.0 | 72 | 85% | A |
| Tichigan | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Waterford | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Wind Lake
Where can I hike in Wind Lake?
The longest trail networks: Richard J Meyer Park, 0.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Wind Lake’s trails?
Richard J Meyer Park and Wind Lake Veterans Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Wind Lake?
2.1 miles of bike routes are on the map: 2.1 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Wind Lake?
19,055 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Wind Lake or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 40 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Wind Lake neighbors.
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →