CUSHING MEMORIAL PARK &
FORT CUSHING PLAY STRUCTURE
775 N Cushing Park Rd
Delafield, WI 53018
At the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War in 1863, Delafield native First Lieutenant Alonzo H. Cushing fell at the young age of 22. It was in on Memorial Day in 1915, Cushing Memorial Park was dedicated and a monument erected to honor Alonzo Cushing as well as his two heroic brothers, William and Howard.
Today, Cushing Memorial Park is an 8.8-acre park that has been developed into an attraction for people of all ages. The Fort Cushing play area, coupled with the last stops on the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Riverwalk, has realized much of the potential that this historic park has to offer. The natural beauty of the Bark River, adjacent wetlands, and mature trees provide a picturesque setting. It also serves as a vital connector hub for trails that connect adjacent neighborhoods to the Veterans Memorial Riverwalk, Lake Country Recreational Trail and the new Cushing road bike path leading to Lapham Park. Public restrooms make it accessible for large and small groups to spend the day at the park.
The City of Delafield welcomed thousands of visitors during the Memorial Weekend in 2015 during the 100th Anniversary of Cushing Memorial Park. A 5 day citywide event included parades, meeting descendants of the Cushing Family, viewing the actual Medal of Honor, experiencing an encampment and more.
SumerStage of Delafield
775 N Cushing Park Rd
Delafield, WI 53018
To entertain, educate and elevate!
Mission
Our mission is to provide unique ways to present performing and visual arts experiences, arts educational experiences as well as unique community outreach programs. This will be accomplished by using multiple venues throughout the calendar year.
Our goal is to provide high quality theatrical, musical, family, and workshop events at reasonable prices.
Uses of our Stage
-
performances by youth, community, and professional theatrical,
-
musical and arts groups
-
performing arts workshops
-
Friends of Lapham Peak functions
-
Wisconsin DNR functions
-
scouting functions
-
school outdoor functions
-
rental of the venue to interested outside groups
DELAFIELD:
AN OFFICIAL ICE AGE TRAIL COMMUNITY
The Delafield Segment starts by heading north alongside Cushing Park Road on a paved path where it crosses Main Street and then intersects with the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Walkway. The Trail then heads east on the walkway and crosses the north side of the Bark River and continues east to Genesee Street (CTH-C).
The segment turns south on Genesee Street and passes through downtown Delafield to Wells Street where it continues to the east and transitions to the Lake Country Recreational Trail.
It passes through a subdivision and offers views of 981-acre Nagawicka Lake. The lake lies in a pre-glacial valley, blocked in on the east and west by glacial drift.
The Trail continues eastward along the Lake Country Recreational Trail and skirts the southern edge of Naga-Waukee County Park.
The segment ends on the west side of STH-83 next to the Nagawaukee Park-and-Ride.
LAPHAM PEAK STATE FOREST
W329N846 County Road C
Delafield, WI 53018
262-646-3025
The jewel of Lake Country filled with trails, woods and prairies, a butterfly garden, picnic sites, and more. As one of the units of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, Lapham Peak is part of the Wisconsin State Park System. The area was formed more than 10,000 years ago when a glacier covered much of Wisconsin.
Here, you can climb a 45-foot observation tower atop the highest point in Waukesha County. The park's glaciated topography provides excellent hiking, backpacking, and skiing on designated cross-country ski trails and cross-country skiing on lighted trails.
*Photo taken from the top of the Lapham Peak 45 foot high observation tower.
ST. JOHN'S NORTHWESTERN ACADEMIES
1101 Genesee Street | Delafield, WI 53018
1-800-SJ-CADET (1-800-752-2338)
St. John's Northwestern Military Academy is a private, college preparatory and leadership development school that combines personalized academic instruction, mandatory participation in athletics, ongoing instruction in ethics and values, and a structured, military-style environment that together allows students an opportunity to achieve at their full potential. Our goal is to prepare cadets for success in life by instilling in them a solid work ethic, an understanding of the value of integrity and teamwork, and the ability to think critically, communicate well, and function in a diverse and ever-changing world.
To learn more or to schedule a visit, tour the campus, call (800) 752-2338 for more information.
THE DELAFIELD HISTORY CENTER
ART EXHIBITS
426 Wells Street
Delafield, WI
262-646-4794
The Delafield History Center, adjacent to Hawks Inn contains a multi-purpose room for seminars, meetings, educational displays, and video presentations. Wi-Fi is available.
The Delafield History Center is open year round from
9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Saturday's from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors are welcome to see our photo collection, archives, library and exhibits. Current Artist and Art Exhibit
Art Exhibition & Sale
April 29, 2023 – September 9, 2023
Wednesdays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Saturdays 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
WISCONSIN VETERANS MEMORIAL RIVERWALK
400 Main Street
Downtown Delafield
The Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Riverwalk winds along the Bark River for 3/4 mile between St. John's Pond and Cushing Memorial Park.
Along the way are nine separate war memorial sites, a bridge, the entry plaza, two ecological
information areas, and a Peace Garden.
The Riverwalk honors veterans of U.S. wars through the centuries.
Purchase Veterans Memorial Walkway Bricks
Bricks from individuals, families, military units, or non-profit agencies will be placed within individual memorial sites.
Business and corporate sponsorship's are encouraged and will be placed at the main entry and priced accordingly. The Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Riverwalk is a 501 (c)(3) organization. All contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Riverwalk Board retains the right of final approval and placement of all engravings.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Delafield Arts Foundation Performances at Liberty Park on the Bark River
Old World Wisconsin
Delafield Fish Hatchery
The Bark River
The Bark River is a tributary of the Rock River, about 67.5 miles (108.6 km) long. By land, head to Downtown Delafield and walk along the river on paths and trails down to Cushing Memorial park.