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Population: 56,958 Located in Waukesha County
Waukesha, Wisconsin Waukesha County has been consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in Wisconsin. Much of this growth can be attributed to its 25-mile proximity to downtown Milwaukee. While this growth has stimulated a thriving local economy, the county continues to make a concerted effort to preserve its natural assets by developing parks and preservations.
Adorned with rolling hills and pristine lakes, Waukesha County residents place high value on quality of life. The County's diverse array of parks feature scenic trails for hiking, biking, jogging and cross-country skiing. There are 77 lakes ideal for boating, fishing and other water recreation. Golf is a popular sport among Waukesha County residents. The County offers 22 challenging public courses and several private clubs.
Waukesha County prides itself as a lively arts community. Several active theatre groups, such as the Carroll Players -- Wisconsin's oldest active theatre organization, the Waukesha Civic Theatre, the Sunset Playhouse, the Brookfield Players and the Lake Country Players reside in Waukesha County. The 2002 opening of the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts will significantly enhance the County's art community. Waukesha Symphony Orchestra and Waukesha Choral Union continue to impress music fans.
Waukesha County is known for its superior academic system. In 1996, the Waukesha School District was rated one of the top 100 districts in the nation by Expansion Magazine. The county boasts an array of higher educational institutions, including Waukesha County Technical College, Carroll College and the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha. Quality health care is prominent in the County's four major hospitals: Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Elmbrook Memorial Hospital, Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital and Community Memorial Hospital. Definitely not "just a suburb" of Milwaukee, Waukesha can enjoy all the big city attractions yet retain its small town charm of a slightly slower life. As the County Seat of Wisconsin's fastest growing county and is already the fifth-largest city in southeastern Wisconsin. The median income is $86,511. Pride of ownership is evident everywhere as you drive through Waukesha's residential neighborhoods and the lush rolling countryside surrounding the city. Most importantly, Waukesha residents, both new and lifelong, agree on the slogan, "We like it here." Waukesha has its own airport called "Waukesha County Airport" (A.K.A. Crites Field). In terms of landings and departures, it is one of the fastest-growing airports in the state. Waukesha is served by the Waukesha School District. In the primary schools, the student/teacher ratio is 15, while the secondary schools have a ratio of 16. 58% of graduates plan on attending college. Wisconsin's oldest college - Carroll College - and the Extension School of the University of Wisconsin is located in the city. Waukesha offers many big-city amenities, including the Waukesha Choral Union, the Civic Theater, the Waukesha Symphony Orchestra and the annual Riverfest.
Recreation:
Diverse recreational opportunities await all who visit Waukesha. Outdoor recreation ranges from hundreds of miles of biking and hiking trails, to more than 12 golf courses and over 77 lakes within the county, with acres of devoted parks. Waukesha hosts a lively arts community, ranging from the Waukesha Symphony Orchestra, Carroll Players, Waukesha Civic Theatre, Waukesha Choral Union and summer concerts at the outdoor Les Paul Band Shell. If it is shopping you are looking for, the historic downtown offers a variety of unique and specialty shops, with dozens of malls on the perimeter of our community.
When visiting in Waukesha-whether it be a convention delegate, corporate representative or recreational traveler you will be treated as a guest with individual needs. Surrounded in an atmosphere of pride, genuine warmth and Midwest hospitality, Waukesha is sure to make you feel welcome. True hometown hospitality and charm await those who explore "By The Little Fox."
History: Waukesha, translated to mean "By The Little Fox", gained world notability as a great and prosperous resort area during the last quarter of the nineteenth century. The entire tourist boom experienced can be traced to Colonel Richard Dunbar. Suffering from painful diabetes, Dunbar accidentally discovered the alleged "healing effects" of the local spring water. Ending the search for a cure for his illness, he spent the last ten years of his life believing and promoting that Waukesha spring water could indeed cure certain sicknesses. About 1916, the resort days of Waukesha faded and gave way to what is now a thriving city of more than 61,000 residents representing diversified industry, educational institutions, strong health care facilities, attractive and friendly residential areas and a qualified and experienced hospitality industry. While visiting Waukesha, you can catch glimpses of our bygone era in the many parks, museums and carefully restored architecture of the downtown district.
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