Petrifying Springs Golf Course

Petrifying Springs Golf Course occupies land within Petrifying Springs Park in Kenosha, Wisconsin, along the western shore of Lake Michigan. The course was designed by Joseph A. Roseman, a regional architect active in the upper Midwest during the early-to-mid twentieth century. The property takes its name from the natural springs in the area, which historically deposited mineral-rich sediments that gave the landscape its distinctive character. The layout reflects the rolling terrain typical of southeastern Wisconsin, with tree-lined fairways and elevation changes that add variety to the routing. The park setting provides a municipal golf experience within a larger recreational area that includes picnic grounds, hiking trails, and other public amenities. The course serves both Kenosha residents and visitors traveling along the Lake Michigan corridor between Milwaukee and Chicago. As a public facility, Petrifying Springs offers accessible golf in a region with a strong municipal course tradition. The design emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural topography and mature vegetation that define the park landscape. The course operates as part of Kenosha County's park system, maintaining its role as a community golf resource in an area where public access to the game has long been valued.