WEST BEND, WI - Washington County approved the installation of a new kayak launch at Goeden County Park and shoreline improvements along 275 feet of river frontage.  The project includes removing invasive vegetation; creating a new kayak access with a ScourStop walkway – a transition mat that protects against erosion allowing for easy access to the river; shoreline stabilizing, native plantings, and installing a new camera system to add Goeden County Park access to the County’s annual and daily park membership program in 2026.

The shoreline’s stabilization will also be used as a Water Health Education opportunity related to Shoreline Stewardship and Erosion Control practices. This project intends to provide our community with an added access point to the Milwaukee River to enjoy the scenic route through West Bend.

Work on this project is scheduled to be completed June 20, 2025, and a ribbon cutting at the new launch is tentatively planned for June 26. Check out the Washington County Parks & Trails Facebook Page for updates on the project: https://bit.ly/NaturalResourcesParksTrails.

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