Exploring This Small Town Park In Wisconsin Is The Definition Of An Underrated Adventure
By Rachel Pfutzenreuter|Published November 07, 2023
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Rachel Pfutzenreuter
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Rachel lives just north of Chicago, she has two boys and a dog named Sky. She is always planning her next trip, and loves to help friends, family, and her readers find their next adventure.
There is a certain amount of excitement that comes with discovering a new park and sharing it with others. Don’t you agree? Lucky for us, Wisconsin has many small towns and even more parks waiting to be noticed for their unique characteristics. Swimming, playing in the sand, picnics, and musical events can all be yours here – and you can bring your dog too. Old Settlers Park in Kenosha County is the place to go. Enjoying this small-town park in Wisconsin is the definition of an underrated adventure.
The small town of Salem is just over the Illinois border, housing this 17-acre park known as Old Settlers Park.
Paddock Lake is approximately 32 feet deep at its deepest point. The average depth is 11 feet. It is home to panfish, largemouth bass, and northern pike.
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The park has an inviting little sand beach and swimming area.
I enjoy finding new, local, outdoor – and underrated – places to explore, during all seasons of the year. I hope that you will find these places worth discovering as well! Wisconsin offers us a never-ending supply of outdoor pursuits, year-round. Old Settlers Park – exploring this small town park in Wisconsin is the definition of an underrated adventure.