In the middle of the lake country area of Waukesha County is where you will find the incredibly beautiful city of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The name is derived from the Potawatomi term Coo-no-mo-wauk, meaning "waterfall", and Oconomowoc is almost equidistance between Madison and Milwaukee.
The area is perfectly suited to families who enjoy the outdoors, with the city managing more than 30 parks and open spaces. The parks offer a variety of amenities from sports fields to playgrounds and picnic facilities. Take to the Lake County Trail for an exhilarating hike or cycle along 15-miles of scenic splendor from spring through fall. In winter, the trail is open to cross-country skiers and snowshoeing. With an abundance of small lakes all around Oconomowoc, you can expect a full calendar of outdoor recreation. Water sports, fishing and swimming are enjoyed throughout the warm months, and during winter, the lakes are transformed into frozen landscapes for ice fishing, skating and even hockey games.
For activities of a more cultural nature, you need look no further than the annual Festival of the Arts, which combines great food with live music and a variety of artistic activities. The local Arts Center keeps everyone entertained with regular film series, comedy nights and cabaret style dinner and show performances. The local council also ensures that there are regular holiday themed parades to not only celebrate various events in history, but also to bring the community together.
When you need a good shopping experience you will need to visit either Waukesha or Milwaukee for destination malls, though the premium Outlet Mall in nearby Johnson Creek can always be relied on for some designer bargains. The local Kmart will satisfy most daily needs, but Walmart and Sam's Club are less than a 30-minute drive to the west.
The Oconomowoc Area School District manages eight public schools that also serve the surrounding areas. Higher education can be followed at the universities and colleges of Milwaukee or Madison, including the Madison Media Institute.
In Oconomowoc you can reward your hard work with exciting recreational activities, and if you are ready to discover the magic of this community allow NewHomeSource to assist you in finding your dream home. With the largest Internet database of new property developments, NewHomeSource is the premier destination when looking for a new home for small and large families.
