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Maple Park Historic District

Historic district on Geneva Lake, in the City of Lake Geneva. Off-lake.

Also known as: Maple Park

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Researched by ELITE Lake Real Estate · Last checked November 2026 · Sources

About Maple Park Historic District

Maple Park is a historic district, added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 2005.

Where it is: Generally bounded by North, Cook, Main and Maxwell streets, northwest of downtown, around Maple Park and Pioneer Cemetery (Geneva, Madison, Dodge, Warren, Broad and Wisconsin streets)

Lake access

The district is off-lake, about two blocks from the lake.

Amenities

The district surrounds Maple Park, and Library Park is nearby.

Membership and dues

There are no dues. The district is not an association.

Rental rules

Can you rent out a home in Maple Park Historic District?

The City of Lake Geneva allows them with a license. Maple Park Historic District's own rules aren't published, so we check them before you buy.

City of Lake Geneva

Allowed with a City license
  • Guests stay at least 2 nights, and the next guest can't arrive until 7 days after the last one arrived (Ordinance 24-13, adopted November 25, 2024).
  • Rentals run in one season of up to 180 consecutive days a year that the owner picks. Outside it, the next guest can't arrive for 29 days.
  • An annual City license ($1,300 a year), renewed by January 31, plus a state license, room tax permit, business license, building inspection and insurance.
  • Licenses don't transfer. A buyer needs a new license before renting.
  • A designated operator within 25 miles, reachable 24/7, and at least 2 off-street parking spaces plus 1 for each bedroom over two.
  • Every listing must show the City license number and the parking. Renting without a license is $1,000 a day.

Confirm with: City of Lake Geneva

Maple Park Historic District rules

Not published

We found no published rental rules for this community. That does not mean rentals are allowed. Covenants and association rules can still limit them, so we check the recorded documents before you buy.

Rules checked November 2026. Next review February 2027. General information, not legal advice. Check another address

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Sources

Researched by ELITE Lake Real Estate from county land records, town and village rules, and association and club information. Dues, amenities and rules change over time, so confirm everything for a specific home before you buy.