Helen Rohner
Children's Fishing Park

What You Can Find Here

Restored Wetland and Upland

Take the boardwalk through the tall prairie which leads you to an overlook of the amphibian pond, then a fishing spot along Southwick Creek and a worm digging bin! Walk further to find the butterfly garden, a nature trail with Native American history, and a natural playground. Visit the barn in the summer to see animal bones, read children's nature books, and visit our observation bee hive. Continue through the Helen Rohner trail into Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy, a conservation easement of Geneva Lake Conservancy.

Helen Rohner Children's Fishing Park is open year-round. The Nature Barn will open in June, 2026.

Trail Map

History

Long-time Lake Geneva summer resident Jack Rohner donated the money to purchase the 5-are parcel of land for the park and also the funds to develop it into a children's nature and fishing park. The Park honors his late wife Helen Rohner, who loved children. The Park opened in June of 2018.

Summer Programs

Fishing Lessons, Story times & Nature Classes

Because of the love the Rohners had for children along with their generous donation of the Helen Rohner Children's Fishing Park, we are able to provide engaging summer activities that help educate our children about the wonders of nature.

Class signups for 2026 will be open in May.

The Conservancy's annual Small Nature Photo Contest is where we invite all amateur photographers to submit up to 5 'small nature' photos for a chance to win cash prizes!

The photo contest is closed and will open again in July of 2026. Check here for details.