KENOSHA COUNTY
County Offices
1010 56th Street
Kenosha
262-653-2740
www.co.kenosha.wi.us
Chamber of Commerce
715 56th Street
Kenosha
262-654-1234
www.kenoshaareachamber.com
Services
Beautiful Kenosha County offers the best of all worlds in friendly and fast-growing communities that offer an enviable quality of life. Excellence in education is an obvious priority in this region, where private, parochial, and public schools provide motivational learning environments as well as before and after-school programming. The county is home to leading-edge school districts that encompass several vocational, professional, and themed high school academies. The options for higher education close to home are many, including a local technical college, a private college, and a public university.
The University of Wisconsin Parkside in Kenosha is committed to exemplary educational programs, creative and scholarly activities, and services responsive to a diverse student population. The university enriches the entire community with a wide range of intellectual and cultural attractions that include theater, art, music, foreign films, lectures, and collegiate sports. The two-year institution of Gateway Technical College focuses on providing education, training, leadership, and technological resources that meet the changing needs of students, employers, and communities in Southeast Wisconsin. Nearby private colleges include Concordia College in Mequon and Carthage College in Kenosha. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Carthage College is a private institution of the liberal arts and sciences with a picturesque campus on the Lake Michigan shore.
State-of-the-art healthcare facilities and services in Kenosha County are anchored by three major facilities: Aurora Medical Center, the Kenosha Medical Center, and St. Catherine’s Medical Center. The latter two are encompassed within of the United Hospital System and add an impressive array of specialty centers that include the DeBakey Heart Institute, the H.E. Sommers Women’s Center, St. Catherine’s Kidney Center, RecPlex Sports Medicine, and the Joseph F. Andrea Cancer Center. Primary care offices, after-hours walk-in clinics, rehabilitation services, outpatient services, health screenings, and community education are just a few of the many supportive services. Partnerships with Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and the Medical College of Wisconsin ensure a strong consultation and referral network for highly advanced care. Hospitals and medical centers in the nearby metropolitan centers of Milwaukee and Chicago expand access to nationally and internationally recognized care centers.
Lifestyle
Rich in history and cultural attractions, Kenosha County offers a panoramic and comfortable home to a diverse population. Many of the family businesses that thrive in the county have been operational for generations, created a steadfast tradition for many residents. National historic districts, the Kenosha History Center, fine museums, and scattered historic sites harmonize with contemporary amenities and a progressive attitude toward quality growth and development. Those who appreciate the arts will discover unique art galleries, intriguing museums, historic theatres, and talented local performance groups. Local colleges and many of the venues encourage the arts through classes and workshops for all ages. The bright lights of the “big city” are as close as a 30-minute drive to Milwaukee via Interstate 94 or a METRA rail system commute to the “Windy City” of Chicago, ensuring easy access to the Midwest’s most exciting attractions.
Lush parks and sparkling lakes dot the area with open space and breathtaking natural beauty for outdoor enjoyment. Concerts under the stars at a lakefront bandshell, championship golfing, sports leagues, fairs and celebrations, hometown sports, greyhound racing and auto racing thrills, and open-air markets are a few of the pastimes that bring residents together. Hiking, biking, camping, boating, water sports, fishing, and winter sports are all popular activities for leisure hours. Youth and family centers including the YMCA, the Boys & Girls Club, and the LakeView RecPlex provide many programs that build healthy bodies, strong minds, and reinforce family values.
Newcomers to Kenosha County will discover a pleasing and diverse selection of housing options, from low-maintenance townhouses and condominiums to long-established neighborhoods shaded by mature greenery. New subdivisions, country estates and manors, generous acreage, horse properties, and rural living on charming farmsteads are just a few of the possibilities. Lakefront living and spectacular Lake Michigan views are available in handsome new communities like Kenosha’s HarborPark neighborhood, while some of the county’s smaller communities completely surround inland lakes. Urban enclaves provide a convenient lifestyle near shopping, schools, services, and community parks. Wherever you choose to settling in this rapidly developing county, you’ll find a rare quality of life that grows richer with each passing year.
Bristol
Town Hall
608-837-6494
http://www.tn.bristol.wi.gov
Chamber of Commerce
262-654-1234
www.kenoshaareachamber.com
Well-served by Interstate 94 and US Highway 41, forming the town’s eastern boundary, Bristol offers a pleasant hometown feeling and room to grow. The town has experienced rapid growth in recent decades, and the eastern section is served by Kenosha City’s fixed-route bus system. Intercity bus service is also available, making this quiet community attractive to commuters. Bristol shares a border with the state of Illinois and also borders the Village of Pleasant Prairie and the county seat of Kenosha City. Bristol Woods County Park crowns the recreational amenities, and several lakes are available for outdoor enjoyment. An impressive number of manufacturers call Bristol home, and the industrial park continues to expand with thriving businesses. The town welcomes throngs of visitors annually to its colorful Renaissance Faire and local celebrations like the Bristol Progress Days Parade.
Kenosha
City Hall
262-653-4000
www.kenosha.org
Chamber of Commerce
262-654-1234
www.kenoshaareachamber.com
The fast-growing county seat of Kenosha City serves as the urban hub of the region, a center of cultural, historical, educational, and healthcare amenities and attractions. The city is home to three colleges: the two-year institution of Gateway Technical College, the private liberal arts college of Carthage, and the public University of Wisconsin Parkside. These halls of higher learning provide a kaleidoscope of advantages for the regional community, from collegiate sports events to the visual and performing arts. The city is also home to the county’s three major healthcare institutions. Lush acres of parks, acclaimed historical sites and museums, grand architecture, lovely neighborhoods, first-rate shopping, dining and entertainment, cultural attractions, and a growing economy characterize this Midwestern hometown. Recreational opportunities are abundant throughout the region, where everything from water sports to winter sports keep residents active throughout the four seasons.
Pleasant Prairie
Village Hall
262-694-1400
www.pleasantprairieonline.com
Chamber of Commerce
262-654-1234
www.kenoshaareachamber.com
This progressive village is unique in its accomplishments and character. Pleasant Prairie Village sets a benchmark in its ability to blend residential, recreational, commercial, and industrial opportunities. Residents of all ages and walks of life and businesses of all sizes find a comfortable home in Pleasant Prairie. Because of the thriving local economy, the tax mill rate on property is the state’s lowest for communities within the same population scale. Preserving land for conservancy and agriculture only adds to the high quality of life. Prairie Springs Park is a point of pride for the community, a center of family-friendly festivals and exciting events like Prairie Family Days. Many special events are competitive and raise funds for everything from fighting cancer to special needs children. The 425-acre park encompasses Lake Andrea, a 100-acre spring-fed lake surrounded by a 2.3-mile paved trail. LakeView Corporate Park offers a beautifully landscaped home to leading employers. Pleasant Prairie has evolved into the state’s third largest manufacturing municipality, exceeded only by Milwaukee and Madison.
Salem
Town Hall
262-653-2552
http://www.kenoshacounty.org/
Chamber of Commerce
262-654-1234
www.kenoshaareachamber.com
The rural town of Salem provides an idyllic country home in Kenosha County, a region of many sparkling lakes that is known for its superb fishing. Those who appreciate the serenity of lake views, towering trees, and rural pleasures will want to explore the diverse housing mix in Salem. Nearby Kenosha adds to the quality of life by offering outstanding shopping, educational, commercial, entertainment, and employment opportunities. Three major hospitals, three institutions of higher education, fine dining, the visual and performing arts, wonderful libraries, and first-rate recreational facilities are all available within a short commute. LakeView RecPlex, southeastern Wisconsin’s largest multi-purpose indoor recreation facility, is also located nearby in Pleasant Prairie.
