What a delightful place, tucked away in Mequon. Easy to miss, this Sculpture Garden is just off…read moreBrown Deer Road. My son attended 'garden summer camp' here recently and he absolutely loved it. For context, he's four years old and the camp was 3 hours each morning for a week. His camp leaders were so sweet. He and the rest of the kiddos were able to explore so many different trails, discovered bugs and animals, and did daily crafts. Beyond camps and classes, you can attend various events and exhibitions here, or simply come to walk and explore the grounds. Very relaxing nature spot!

I cannot explain to you the history or anything about this place other than it exists and it's a…read morelovely plot of land. There was basically no signage outside so we just followed the GPS into what looked like private property and through the gates. Inside there was a parking lot and in the short distance a house. We entered the house and really didn't gather any information there. The guy working kinda just wanted to be on his computer. No gift shop, it was kind of bleak. I think they could do more here to promote the place and make money (I assume money couldn't hurt!) There are no walking paths, just grass. You are left to wander aimlessly as you choose through the property so we did. Lots of space between the sculptures so if walking is an issue, this place is not for you. My 13 year old really enjoyed the pond and wildlife. We saw a lot of frogs and a few turtles. I have to say, it's very pretty. But I do wish I had some more information to take home with me about the garden.

Shhhh! There is never anyone hear. Great picnic area and walking trail. The playground is new…read moretoo. But, don't tell anybody.

Stopped by to get some steps in. Trail was well maintained. There were some muddy spots with all…read morethe rain we've had. Came later in the afternoon, 7pm ish so it was pretty quiet. Got to hike around the perimeter of the park and walk down the steps to the beach. It looks intimidating but it's actually a nice walk down and back up.

Nice park nestled on lakefront near Mequon road. Short walk, and stairs to shore (we didn't do it…read morethis time). Beautiful playground for kids. Came for a walk with the dog and baby, and will certainly will be back!

We attended the Wingspan and Wine event and it was a lovely evening in every way. Before entering…read morethe building, we were greeted with a bald eagle, his handler and another staff member introducing us with an abundance of interesting facts about the eagle. All of the staff was friendly, knowledgeable and clearly have a passion and love for their roles at the nature center. The Wingspan and Wine event had a variety of wines to try, along with charcuteries, veggies, fruit and some desserts to munch on throughout the evening. The stars of the evening were the many different raptors we got to see up close and hear all about, all of which are clearly cared for and loved by all of the staff. The property itself is gorgeous and spacious. Visiting the Schlitz Audubon Center has been on my list for years and I'm so glad I was finally able to visit - now I can't wait to go back for more exploring and to see more of what they have to offer!

The Schlitz Audubon is beyond impressive. It's in the north shore and so tucked away that I feel…read morelike it's unassuming, but boy is it lovely! We live in the area but regretfully don't visit enough. Recently though, my son and I went for a morning to explore my nephew's school there. He's apart of their "Nature School" program for young kiddos (essentially a pre-kindergarten class). The coolest part? Most all of the classrooms are outdoors! The trails are stunning, winding through well-kept nature preserves, into the woods, past small ponds, and over little bridges. It really is a beautiful and calming place to be. You'll discover all kinds of ecosystems and wildlife along the way. The main lodge is lovely as well. Vast in size, make to a modern day log cabin. It's very clean and welcoming, offering mini museum-like exhibits of animals, a coffee/tea section, and even a gift shop. The staff are sweet and helpful, offering maps and guidance about the property. Highly recommend a visit to this nature center! Whether it's a planned group visit, attending their planned events and camps, or just a simple excursion on your own, it's a wonderful place to explore.

Doc Park is beautiful! While visiting friends in Milwaukee, we came to Doc Park to let the kids…read moreburn some energy. The park is BEAUTIFUL and right along the lake. We loved playing on the playground located on the park too. The only downside of the playground is that it's sandy, which can get a little messy, but our boys loved playing in the sand! Outside of the playground, the park is made up of large green fields to explore and run around. We wandered all around until we found a set of stairs leading down to the lake and takes you right to the beach. The path was so pretty! The lakefront in Chicago is always so busy, it was nice to be right along the water and it be so quiet. Doc Park is a gem!

Queue my regular visits to Doctors now that spring has sprung! We live nearby so it's the perfect…read morespot for me and my fam to get our nature fix. I love that it's such a vast park, which so much open space to run, picnic, or post up on a blanket with a book. It also happens to have my son's favorite playground around, so he's always requesting we go! Surrounding the play area are plenty of picnic tables where we have seen grill-out type gatherings before. It's on our list to plan a big one with friends this summer. Plus there's a pavilion down one of the paths that has bathrooms and a covered space which comes in handy. Oh and the BEST part? The very best part!? The relaxing and beautiful walk down into the woods that leads your straight to the Milwaukee shoreline. Everytime I walk down I think that it must be the best kept secret because it's never (ever!) busy. Maybe I'll regret telling the community in this post!? The two pathways, be it quite steep, are wide and paved, winding down into the forest. When you get to the water you find the most stunning and serene views. Sometimes I forget how lucky we are to have Lake Michigan attached to our city. There's nothing not to love at Doctors. Get outdoors and enjoy!

Beautiful small park in Whitefish Bay! I love the wild flowers, pollinators, blue skies, and the…read morewater. This park is next to a busy road but you wouldn't know it. It's a great place to relax and take nature photos!

This is a nice little spot that I don't think many people know about. We came here on the 4th of…read moreJuly because all of the well know beaches were packed. It was a quiet spot and a decent beach. Couple issues the parking at the top of the hill is only 1 hour so we had to park a street over. Also there is a lot of horseflies so that kind of sucks and the beach is super rocky so not the most fun to walk. Overall if you just want to read and lay out this is the prefect place but maybe bring a fly swatter.

I am writing to express my concern regarding the event held on Saturday, June 20, at Richard E…read more Maslowski Park. The conditions created by this event were completely out of character for our neighborhood and inappropriate for a small city park. The large crowds, excessive noise, and overall level of disruption had a significant impact on nearby residents and families. Of particular concern was the volume of traffic moving through our neighborhood. Numerous vehicles were speeding on residential streets, creating dangerous conditions for children, pedestrians, and families. The situation raised serious safety concerns for those who live in the area. I was also unable to bring my children to the park because of the environment that had developed there. The park was crowded with adults engaging in behavior that made it unsuitable for children, including loud music, profanity, smoking, and what appeared to be public intoxication. Public parks should remain safe and welcoming spaces for families, yet the atmosphere associated with this event prevented many residents from using the park as intended. In addition, I was surprised to learn that admission to the park required a $50 entrance fee, along with an additional $10 parking fee. As a Glendale resident, I have always understood Richard E. Maslowski Park to be a public park available for residents to enjoy. Being denied entry because I was unwilling or unable to pay these fees was frustrating and left me questioning how a public park could become inaccessible to the very residents whose tax dollars help support it. The person in charge, Terrell, was extremely rude and dismissive throughout our interaction. When I attempted to explain my concerns, he was unwilling to listen and did not give me an opportunity to be heard. His attitude made the experience more frustrating and left me feeling that my concerns were not take seriously. He is definitely not someone I would expect the city to have representing it. His behavior was unprofessional and did not reflect the level of courtesy and respect that Glendale residents should receive I urge the City to review the planning, permitting, security, traffic management, and enforcement measures associated with this event. Future events should be managed in a way that protects public safety, minimizes disruption to surrounding neighborhoods, and preserves reasonable access to public parks for Glendale residents.

This is an excellent park to take all ages of children. Close to the Oak Leaf Trail, this space…read moreoffers swings, slides, bridges, climbing bars, interactive panels, and many more creative options for kids to play, learn, and burn off some energy! There is plenty of open space between the play areas for kids to run around, and the benches and picnic tables offer a chance to sit and share a snack or lunch. If you visit the park during the day, don't forget your sunscreen as there are no trees to provide shade. This is a great addition to the Glendale community, and as a resident, I'm looking forward to going more often to enjoy music, the beer garden, and, of course, more time with family.

Lovely local park. Very well maintained. Great playground for the kids. Multiple shelters to use…read more You can even fish.

This park has a stunning view of the damn. It has a ball park, playground, lots of walking paths,…read moreand covered areas for parties. It even has fireplaces! There are often events like farmers markets, flea markets, and food trucks. Bathrooms are open year round which is so helpful when I take my dogs on a long walk in the winter.

Havenwoods is truly a hidden gem on the north side of the city. There is a large parking lot at the…read moreentrance to the park, and a beautiful visitor center with an auditorium, classrooms, and some fun creatures. If you visit when the center is not open, there is a porta-potty adjacent to the parking log. Many free workshops for both kids and adults are offered on the weekends throughout the year. There are several walking trails throughout the park. It is easy to get disorientated and I highly recommend grabbing a map at the entrance. There were beautiful fields of wildflowers, a marsh area, and forest. The biodiversity is amazing - I counted 7 species of butterflies and moths! The trails are dog-friendly, just make sure you bring plenty of poop bags and pick up after your pup. We saw very few other visitors on the trails, and it was such a relaxing little hike. This would be a great place to bring visitors as you get the "outdoors Wisconsin" experience without having to drive far. Also, no park pass is required! :)

Finally made it back to this park twice over the holidays. Conditions were great, doggy bags were…read moreoffered, and it was lightly patrolled by the park service. The dogs loved it and it wasn't too busy. I still can't believe this park exists in the city. There's so much to explore! Thumbs down to the several people who left their dog poop on the trail. Thumbs up to the lady (who didn't even have a dog with her) picking up dog poop in the parking lot.

Great park to visit and hang out with an awesome huge 18 hole disc golf course! Great soccer field…read moreand prairies to have awesome events!

Beautiful fall scenery, nice quiet park ...also now they are upgrading the entire parks redoing…read moreall the roads and parking lots adding alot more parking and pathways off the roads throughout the entire park ... they are doing an excellent job and makes parking so much more convenient at every part of the park and also having pathways throughout the park where people on bikes of walking no longer having to do so on the roadways... it's so much more beautiful and convenient for everyone now ... the construction is still in process for those who wants to visit although driving through most of the park is possible