Celebrate Grand Opening Of New Buchner Pool In Waukesha

WAUKESHA, WI—Celebrate the grand opening of the new Buchner Pool and Community Room, noon to 2 p.m., on Sat., June 12 in Buchner Park, 231 Oakland Ave, according to a news release.

The new Buchner Park Pool features include a 50-meter lap pool with diving well, wading pool, water slides, and current channel.

The City of Waukesha invites the public to celebrate the City’s 125th Anniversary at
the annual Buchner Park Children’s Festival, Buchnerfest, 10 a.m. to noon.

Buchnerfest requires free, advanced registration. Timeslots are available between the hours of 9:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

The Buchner park pool grand opening will take place at noon with the pool party held from noon-2 p.m. Paid pool admission or pool membership is required for the pool party.

In 1915, John Buchner dedicated 5-acres of land to the City of Waukesha, named Buchner Park, with the requirement that the City host a children’s festival each year on the second Saturday in June.

In honor of John Buchner and the City’s 125th Anniversary, at this year’s Buchnerfest, registered children ages 2-12 will learn more about the park’s history through activities like time-period games, take & make kits, storytelling, and more.

After Buchnerfest, everyone is encouraged to stay for the official grand opening of the Buchner Park Pool and the Buchner Pool Community room.

The Buchner Pool Party will include a live DJ, best dressed swimmer of 1896 contest, dunk tank, along with other activities.