Pleasant Prairie

Pleasant Prairie is a village in Kenosha County that spans between Interstate 94 and Lake Michigan, blending residential neighborhoods with commercial parks and natural protected areas. The terrain mixes developed sections with open space, creating a suburban landscape with easy access to both regional highways.

European settlement began in the 1830s when early pioneers established a farming community in the area. A devastating powder plant explosion in 1911 destroyed the town center and forced the community to rebuild and relocate its core development.

The RecPlex municipal facility spans 300,000 square feet, providing residents with sports facilities, including a 50-meter pool, water park, and ice rinks.

The village sits conveniently between Milwaukee and Chicago, making it accessible from both cities for shopping and recreation. Major shopping destinations and parks are easy to reach via the interstate highways that border the area.

The 1911 DuPont powder plant explosion destroyed most structures in the original town center, with effects felt across such distances that people mistook it for an earthquake.

Location: Kenosha County

Elevation above the sea: 212 m

Website: http://pleasantprairieonline.com

GPS coordinates: 42.53890,-87.87030

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:26