I'm golfing here right now it's great but I didn't know it's 6 dollars I'm gonna pay after this review is my IOU!!!!

I almost don't want to add a review for this beautiful park, and keep the gem to myself. The river trail is so beautiful and rustic, not difficult, but not easy. A great exercise that doesn't feel like one because of the continually changing landscape and beautiful scenery. There's also a paved walkway for those who want a easier route. There is also a skateboarding area, a dog park, picnic tables throughout... everything you need in a park! Oh, and how can I not mention the Biergarten. Great spot with lots of open space. And it's really well maintained. I see volunteers out all the time, painting, picking up things, surveying. Thank you Estabrook! read more

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I am grateful that I live close to this amazing park! It is a beautiful green space located just north of the East Side and South of Whitefish Bay. Estabrook provides plenty of area to roam, picnic space, trails, soccer fields, dog park, and a seasonal beer garden. Additionally, there are spectacular views of the Milwaukee River and is the former site of the Estabrook Dam. Following the dam removal, native fish such as lake surgeon - which migrating upstream from Lake Michigan - have been spotted. Selected spaces around Estabrook serve as popular fishing spots year round. The dog part consists of a fully fenced in area for small or less confident pups and a large fenced in space for the confidant and\or larger pups. All the pups and hoomans we have met are very kind and respectful. I definitely feel this is one of the best dog parks in the city. There are trails around the Milwaukee River as well as the Oak Leaf Trail that spans across Milwaukee County. The park itself is well maintained and there are plentiful trash cans around the area. Park workers seem to actively manage the annoying invasive species like phragmities, teasle, and buckthorn. Overall, this is an a amazing green space in the urban area of Milwaukee. Great job to the employees that maintain the park! Thank you for creating such a welcoming environment in the face of 2020/pandemic. A+++++ read more

This park is really wonderful and getting better every year. Since the Biergarten opened, the park is better maintained. Prior to the Biergarten, I rarely if ever walked through this park. I walk on the well maintained trails almost every morning with my dog. The Park reminds me of walking through Central Park in NYC in the Fall. Safe, beautiful and a nature lover's paradise. Five Stars! read more

Great park for walking. There is a playground for dogs, but i use the trails for jogging. If i have a dog, i will definitely walk with her here. read more

Estabrook is a victim of its own success. It's a great local park in a well-to-do neighborhood that is centrally located. So it tends to get crowed. What first brought me here was the Oak Leaf Trail for biking, and then for jogging. I noticed that it was really populated and safe span of the trail due to the crowds and the frisbee golfers. You can't go more than a few minutes down the path without hearing the familiar rattle of chains as the frisbee golfers putt their discs into the baskets. All that hubbub got the check out disc golf this year, and now I'm hooked. Get yourself down to Art Smart's for a $9.50 driver and you can join the rest of us. It's a great excuse to get out of the house with friends on a sunny day! I haven't had any reason to check out the dog park here, which seems to be a target for complaints... read more

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It's nice to have a large fenced in place to let the dogs run. Def better than not having it. That being said, there's lots of room for improvement here. Like others have said, there's not much to see or do here. Most of the time when my dogs and I visit there is no one else there. I try to keep walking and throwing balls with my dogs so they don't get bored. If you are looking for a better dog park, I think Granville is the best in the area. read more

I've always identified as an "indoor person." Camping? Never done it. Go hiking in the woods? I'd rather mall-walk. Softball? Put me in the infield because I don't like standing in grass for that long. BUT! Estabrook Park is starting to change that. Sure, I was lured in by the beer garden like many visitors, but Estabrook is more than that. The Oak Leaf Trail runs along the east side of the park and offers a great route to bike/run/walk/etc. through to downtown Milwaukee (FYI: the trail isn't lit and is mostly wooded, so plan accordingly if darkness concerns you). Beyond the Oak Leaf, there are other trails running throughout the park. Estabrook is dog-friendly, with a designated dog exercise area. I don't personally have a dog to speak to this part, but I enjoy watching all the canine visitors passing through. Estabrook also has lots of picnic spots, the disc golf course, soccer fields, and other grassy spots for recreational use. For those into geocaching, there are also a few hidden caches within the park borders. All in all, it's clean and well-maintained park. I've always felt safe here, especially with the other friendly locals tossing out greetings here and there. The only thing I'd love to see added is a pedestrian trail that runs the length of Estabrook Parkway (the road running the length of the park). The other trails are great, but there isn't really a direct path from Capitol to Hampton that's super pedestrian-friendly (the Oak Leaf ends with a wooded trail or a step out to a sidewalk-less Wilson Dr.) -- you can always walk the grass on the side of the road, but it gets pretty muddy in the rain. And, well, based on my intro, you can imagine how I feel about that. read more

It's nice out today. Spring is finally here in the four-one-four... I think. So my thoughts turn to visions of bike rides, frisbee, throwing around the ol' pigskin, BBQs, outdoor festivals, and warm glorious sunshine. This reminds me that taking the time to review MKE's parks is a positively excellent Yelp pursuit. We've got so many; I mean... our park system owns. That said, not all parks are created equal. We've all got our sentimental favorites and those we avoid because we hate the parking or the location isn't convenient or whatever. I'm of the mind that green space is valuable regardless of personal preference, and that Yelp's a great forum for suggesting improvements and ways in which we can better upon our already awesome system of parks (thus rec!) in our fair cit-ay. Enter Estabrook: yes, we all know and love the beer garden with our dear little Yelpy hearts, but before it was a beer garden it was a park, people. And a solid one! A big one. With a weird little roller hockey rink in slight disrepair, a dog exercise area, swingsets for the littles, the Oak Leaf Trail, and a frisbee golf course. There's even a historical society property nestled here! I'm a fan of the 'brook because it's convenient, it's good for running/biking, and it's a solid-sized green space in the middle of the city. I can't speak to the dog exercise area since I don't have a dog (yet!) though it seems folks are on the fence about that. Obviously the beer garden does rule with a rule that is so complete it hurts, but I like this park beyond that. I like seeing families and soccer games and diversity and bikers and hikers and BBQers and the river's right here, too. Four stars for a convenient, sizable MKE park with breadth and depth of offerings. Yay spring and summer in the Mil! read more

When I first moved across the street from Estabrook Park, I heard some shady things about it. I decided, screw it, I'm going to explore this wilderness across the street on my own. What have I discovered? I love living across the street from Estabrook Park. I have three favorite things to do here: 1.) Just take a walk through the park. 2.) Take a bike ride on the paths that lead to Shorewood, Milwaukee and the Oak Leaf Trail and 3.) Pitifully attempt to play disc golf. I mean really I try, I have fun, but I am not good. Anyway, in addition to the 18 hole disc golf course and the trails, Estabrook Park also has soccer fields, a softball diamond, a dog exercise area, picnic areas, playgrounds, and a little skate park. There always seems to be a smorgasbord of different kinds of people here too. That's cool. I like that. I think the park has really improved in quality since they added the disc golf course. On nice days when I have my windows open the sounds of discs clinking in their holes is like music to my ears, letting me know it's actually a fairly decent day outside. Is Estabrook Park sketch-free? No. Have I seen people getting their 420 on down by the river? Yes (Who cares?). But is it a cool city park with lots of free outdoor stuff for people to do? Yup. And for that Estabrook, I thank you. P.S. Others have written reviews for Estabrook under the name Eastabrook Park so you can find additional reviews about the park there.... read more

Running trails - check! Hiking trails - check! Biking trails - check! Frisbee golf - check! Soccer fields - check! BIER GARDEN - WHAT!?! HECK YEA! Estabrook - you're my neighborhood park - and I love you. You have it all. read more

I really like the Estabrook DEA. It's situated up on a hill which means that the trail leading up sometimes gets pretty muddy - but I always come prepared for a mess when I take Porkchop to play. This is all fenced in, with a few pick-up bag posts throughout. It's leash free and forbids spike collars, though people seem to do what they want. There are many wooden benches for pup-parents to post up on while watching the four legged furries play together, and that's appreciated. There are also tons of water bowls to be filled by the more generous of patrons who come equipped with water jugs. read more

This is a huge, wonderful, beautiful park being used by a wide diversity of people for many different things. I love the stretch of the Oak Leaf Trail that runs through here, over lovely bridges. The disc golf course is great. Some of the holes have been adorned with unique "community art", shall we say. read more

I like it a lot - It has a running trail - You can play soccer , baseball a lot of activities. I mostly go for the dog park. It is fenced - I can unleash my dog and let him play with other dogs. He likes it a lot. I would recommend it read more

What is not to love about abundant green space along a river? This park is in my neighborhood and we can walk there on the Oak Leaf Trail. We have rented picnic areas for parties, walked the paths, been to the dog park and attended the beer garden. All is good and we are lucky. Go and make sure you visit the river. read more

I think Estabrook has shown real signs of improvement and I think the Beer Garden has a lot to do with that. We used to bring our dog here when we lived on the eastside, and the dog park would nearly always be abandoned and quiet. Last night, however, there were TONS of pups, lots of friendly people, and the park over all seemed to have a lot more life in it. I think the addition of the beer garden has brought more attention to the park as a whole so now more people are coming to enjoy all aspects. I certainly won't hesitate to bring our Buster here again, and maybe stop off for a beer/soda after wards! read more

This park is close to home therefore a favorite to frequent. Pre-dog, I mostly used the trails for jogging and occasionally visited the biergarten which is awesome in the summertime. Now that I have a dog, the fenced in exercise area is where it's at. It's a nice, well maintained spacious area that's perfect to let your pup run out their extra energy. There's an area for small dogs and large dogs but no one seems to have an issue with the small dogs going into the larger dog area. Fortunately, most owners watch their dogs and clean up after them. There are empty water bowls and old tennis balls scattered around and plenty of sticks- stuff that I'm sure dogs dream about. Check it out, let your pup run around but don't forget the water! read more

This is the closest dog park to our house so I wish I liked it but instead I loathe it. I usually take our dog up to K. Carpenter Park b/c it is a much better experience but the last two times I have been in a time crunch and taken her here it's been awful. This place gets gnarley with nasty dogs and even nastier owners who do not watch their dogs and then get all defensive when you try to protect their dog from their crazy dog. Point and Case: Today, we just got there and this crazy boxer comes running in out of the gate and just starts growling, jumping, and biting my dogs ears. Umm....no. Not acceptable. This guy comes over to me and says, "This boxer is here a lot and is always the trouble maker" Great. My dog is 8 and her hips bother is when crazy dogs jump on her back (understandable) and we are just trying to play fetch with her not get her all stressed out. I may be an over protective Mother but seriously if you have aggresive dogs, don't bring them to a dog park. It only causes anxiety not only for the dog but for the owner as well. There are many examples of this at other dog parks but this one seems to be the worst that I've been to. read more

Estabrook Park - Estabrook - Disc Golf Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

What's not to like about this park? It has a bike/walking trail, nice views of the Milwaukee River, a dog park with two separate areas for large and small dogs, a skate park, picnic areas, and a bier garden. Unsure when the beer garden opens this year, but everything else is in full swing. The city / county is doing some construction at the ball diamond, so that is ripped up at the moment. So much stuff to do here! And it is safe, fun, and beautiful. read more

I came here to hike but could not find any trails longer than a minute's walk. Many people playing disc golf were throwing their discs onto the road way...not sure why? Speaking of the park drive, cars were going to fast!! Just zooming by my friend and I as we were trying to get a decent walk in. I am not a fan of the overall vibe of the park but they do have the standard-swings, slides, rest areas, etc. read more

I agree with Melanie. My dog has been attacked 2 times at this dog park, and once he got snapped on by a dog who was resource guarding the water bowl. The 2 times my dog was attacked, the owners of the vicious dogs did not even attempt stop the attacks. The first time it happen I walked out the park with a screaming and yelping dog in my arms. The 2nd time it happen, I was able to get there before any serious damage was done. But the owner of the other dog didn't leave, or care, so I had to leave. I've met a few nice people at the park. But for the most part the people I met there have been very unfriendly, and more importantly very irresponsible. read more

The park is small. While there is enough room to run around some, it's not enough if your dog wants to open up for more than a dash or a jog. Also, the size of it means if one dog throws off the vibe, then there is no where to go but home or deal with stressed out, on the edge dogs. I don't care for this park at all. read more

This park has a different energy than other dog parks. I can't blame the dogs or even the owners, its just too small. There are no trails so the people just stand around while the dogs run around in circles or spar until other dogs get involved, escalating into dog rumblings which start to make the people nervous, escalating everything even more. We go to dog parks all over the county & don't have issues, therefore, I proclaim this dog park to small for the amount for dogs & humans that frequent it. read more

Great place to unwind. They have about anything you'd want to do. Fish, dog park, frisbee golf, running, baseball fields, picnic areas--right in Milwaukee along the Milwaukee River. Best of all- they have a beer garden! read more

If we're critiquing the whole park, I'll give it all five stars, but if we're reviewing the dog park too, I can't give it five stars for many reasons. A lot of pet owners don't pick up their dog's poop and it's disgusting, a lot of times, the park isn't stocked fully with dog bags, so I blame the park for that, good though, they have a small dog area for those people who want to avoid the nasty and vicious dogs. read more

The dog park is amazing! I bring my pup there frequently. It is clean, the people are kind, and the dogs are all looking to play!

By the far the best disc golf course in the county. The holes are the perfect lengthy and it's really good for beginners and advanced. If u are looking for a challenging and intense course, go to Brown deer park. But if u are looking for a fun course that's means for three to four people, come to Estabrook!!! read more

This park offers a lot of amenities for different people: soccer, playground, picnic, river walk, dog park, beer garden and skatepark. I frequent the dog park and for what it is i am satisfied with it. Yes it is quite small and not any wooded areas inside the fence, and yes when there is a lot of people there it can get a little nutty. There are TWO areas that separate from each other, so if you have an older dog or one that you are particularly protective over you can go in the other fenced in area ( there is a reason for it and people do use it). We live in a populated neighborhood and there is bound to be a misbehaved dog from time to time ( my dog can be sassy too) but just keep an eye on them and you should be fine. I am just grateful that i have a place like this to take my dog to that's within walking distance. I do agree that this place could use some maintenance in general and maybe expand the gates into the wooded area a bit. read more