Access Site
WI
Village Grove Park Boat Ramp
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Mequon, WI
County: Ozaukee County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.23436433, -87.95717793
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Milwaukee River
3 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II(III)
Downstream from here (9.8 mi to put-in)
C) Estabrook Park to N.Riverboat Road (PnP or up to 3.6 miles)
3.5 mi
10 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (4.8 mi from take-out)
B) Grafton Dells: Bridge Street to Lime Kiln Park Landing (PnP or 1.2 miles)
1.2 mi
30 ft/mi
I(II)
Upstream from here (19.3 mi from take-out)
A) West Bend: E.Washington St./Dam to S.River Road (2 miles)
2.0 mi
10 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Launch Details:** Village Grove Park offers informal water access to the Milwaukee River in Mequon, though there is no developed boat ramp. The access point brings vehicles within approximately 50 feet of the riverbank via grass area, with a clear launch zone along the bank. This site works well for kayaks and canoes, particularly smaller craft that can be hand-launched.
**River Character & Paddling:** The Milwaukee River at this location flows through a densely forested section, creating a scenic paddling experience that feels relatively isolated despite proximity to urban development. From Village Grove Park, paddlers can expect approximately one mile of paddling before encountering the Village Park Boat Landing and its dam downstream. Caution is advised: a previously removed dam site about a mile downstream may still contain debris including rebar and other hazardous remnants that pose a safety risk if paddlers capsize.
**Planning Your Visit:** This is a good launch point for short paddles and exploration of the wooded river corridor. Check current conditions and be aware of any dam structures downstream before paddling. Vehicle parking is available near the launch area. Be prepared for hand-launching rather than using a traditional ramp facility.
**River Character & Paddling:** The Milwaukee River at this location flows through a densely forested section, creating a scenic paddling experience that feels relatively isolated despite proximity to urban development. From Village Grove Park, paddlers can expect approximately one mile of paddling before encountering the Village Park Boat Landing and its dam downstream. Caution is advised: a previously removed dam site about a mile downstream may still contain debris including rebar and other hazardous remnants that pose a safety risk if paddlers capsize.
**Planning Your Visit:** This is a good launch point for short paddles and exploration of the wooded river corridor. Check current conditions and be aware of any dam structures downstream before paddling. Vehicle parking is available near the launch area. Be prepared for hand-launching rather than using a traditional ramp facility.