Leonard J. Yahr County Park 7999 Orchard Valley Road, West Bend, WI 53090 Town of Farmington
Park Hours: 6 AM - 10 PM Park is open year-round
Washington County's newest park, Leonard J. Yahr County Park, opened August 14, 2007.Owned by the Carl Erler family since the late 1800's, the property was used as a sawmill that was eventually converted into a sulfur match factory in the late 1870's. In 1943, when Leonard and Ruth Yahr retained ownership, portions of the land were used as a dairy farm and later, as an apple orchard. The property was donated in 1999 by the Leonard J. Yahr family to the Washington County Planning and Parks Department for use as a County Park.
Located along the north shore of Erler Lake in the Town of Farmington, the 38 acre County Park provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation.
Amenities: • Swimming Beach (no lifeguard provided) • Fishing Pier • Lakefront Picnic Area • Carry-in Only Boat Launch - no fee required • Playground Equipment • Heated Flush Restroom • Hiking Trail • 1 Reservable Shelter • Prairie Area • Kayaks Available for Rent
Address 7999 Orchard Valley Road, West Bend, WI 53090
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Notice of Cancellation. For reservations notice of cancellation must be given to the Natural Resources Department 90 days prior to the reservation date in order to receive a full refund minus a $100.00 administrative fee. Reservations cancelled less than 90 days prior to the reservation date will receive a 50% refund minus a $100.00 administrative fee. Reservations cancelled less than 30 days prior to the reservation date will receive a refund on the damage deposit only.
Damage Deposit Fees: Damage deposits will be returned in accordance with current Washington County accounting procedures unless physical damage, excessive litter, or conduct which violates various Federal, State, County or local regulations occurs in connection with said reserved activity. Damage in excess of a deposit shall be borne by the person signing the application. Misrepresentation on the application will result in forfeit of damage deposit and immediate ejection from the park. Deposits will be refunded to the person signing the reservation application form by mail approximately three (3) weeks following the reservation date, when the staff certifies that no physical change to the facilities took place and the facilities were properly cleaned up immediately following the reservation. Cleaning equipment or supplies are not furnished by the Natural Resources Department.