Our Mission: Protect and Enhance the historic Hillmoor land and waterway, with the intent it will become a sustainable public and recreational resource, benefiting the community and visitors of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, for this day and all days to come.

Farewell Friend

Ernie Gygax, Jr.

September 2, 1959 ~ February 28, 2025

Ernie loved Hillmoor almost as much as his beloved Donna. He was adamant about maintaining the space as a place to be close to nature and where one could appreciate the beauty of a quiet walk with his dog.

Friends and family are invited to a memorial service that will be held at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, WI, on Sunday March 23rd. 2025 at 9-11 am in the Lobby Lounge.

Donna has requested that you make a donation to the Friends of Hillmoor in honor of the work Ernie started to restore our park to the beauty he remembered from his childhood.

Please mail your contribution to
Friends of Hillmoor
PO Box 1034
Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Hillmoor Commission Open Mic, April 2

The Hillmoor Commission wants to hear from you! What do you want to see on the property? Have you walked through the property lately? Have you got an idea that hasn’t yet been discussed? Come and let the Commission know.

Wednesday, April 2, 6pm at City Hall in Council Chambers.

Hillmoor Lecture Series

The grant we received from the state has sparked an interest in the history of our beautiful space. Join us as we explore the beginnings of our area and the city.

Historic Survey Wrap-Up

Tuesdays @ Two
May 6 - Museum

Hidden Histories of Hillmoor: The Haskins Brothers and the Birth of Lake Geneva’s “Crawford” Neighborhood

Presenters: Paul Reckner and Chris Brookes

Join Wisconsin Historical Society archaeologist Paul Reckner, and Chris Brookes from Black Point Estate and Gardens as they share a chapter of Lake Geneva’s early history.

Friends Lecture 1

Thursday, June 5, 6PM at the Library

Ancient Tales: The Archaeology of Southeastern Wisconsin.

Presenter: Dr. Amy L. Rosebrough, State Archaeologist for Wisconsin

This lecture will cover 14,000 years of history, from the retreat of the glaciers up to European Contact.

Friends Lecture 2

Tuesday June 17, 2PM at the Library

Description to come

Presenter: Dan Joyce, Director Emeritus and Curator of Archaeology, Kenosha Museum Campus

Friends Lecture 3

Monday, June 30, 2 pM at the Library

Early Nineteenth Century Potawatomi Culture in the Greater Lake Geneva Area and Southeastern Wisconsin

Presenter: Robert Sasso, Ph.D., R.P.A., Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, UW-Parkside

Researching historical and archaeological records of The Potawatomi (Neshnabe’) presence in the Geneva Lake area and southeastern Wisconsin in general has provided a great deal of information on their way of life during their time here,

We're planning Spring cleaning events

Donate a book, Be a part of Hillmoor history

The Friends of Hillmoor have joined with the Lake Geneva Library to select books that can educate us on the history of our area. This list is for all ages, all levels of knowledge about archeology, history and the land. Go to this page to see the list.

Information for your own land

We’ve been gathering information on how to make your yard a haven for you and the creatures that inhabit our world. See our page on landscape, plant, and natural ideas.

Hillmoor video drone footage taken by Academy Award winner Dieter Sturm, summer of 2022

Trails

The paths of Hillmoor are still a bit rough, but the sites are beautiful.

If you go, please take photos and share on our Facebook page.

Posted Rules

Please follow the City’s rules. There is a map of the trails here.

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