# Mequon Nature Preserve: Winter Observation Tower & Free Snowshoeing > Place to go for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Mequon Nature Preserve, 8200 W County Line Rd, Mequon, WI 53097 - Ages: All ages; free public snowshoe loans available for children and adults - Price: Free admission to nature trails, observation tower, and education center; free public snowshoe loans - Organizer: Mequon Nature Preserve Inc. - Official page: https://mequonnaturepreserve.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/mequon-nature-preserve-winter-observation-tower-and-free-snowshoeing--listing-684b668e6c9d6cbfa72921b4 ## About Spanning 510 acres in southern Ozaukee County just north of the Milwaukee County line, Mequon Nature Preserve provides free winter outdoor recreation for the entire family. Over six miles of trails wander through quiet hardwood forests, frosted prairies, and frozen wetlands. The preserve offers free snowshoe loans for all visitors during winter, including child sizes so preschoolers can try snowshoeing for the first time. A major highlight is the 40-foot observation tower, offering sweeping views across snowfields all the way to Holy Hill. Families can warm up inside the PieperPower Education Center, where kids can discover interactive wildlife exhibits, touch animal pelts, and see live turtles. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved paths lead from the parking lot to the education center; all-terrain strollers or snow sleds work well on wide crushed-stone trails. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated PieperPower Education Center features comfortable couches, natural light, and clean family restrooms with changing stations. • Age Suitability: Welcomes all ages; free snowshoes available in sizes fitting young children through adults. • Sensory Tips: Remarkably peaceful natural atmosphere with crunchy snow and open sky; cozy education center provides a warm, quiet haven. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Mequon Nature Preserve - Autumn Prairie & Woodland Family Trail Trek](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/mequon-nature-preserve-autumn-prairie-and-woodland-family-trail-trek--listing-a8e821064b8562c0bd86fe80) — Open on its own schedule · Mequon Nature Preserve PieperPower Education Center · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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