Hubbard Park Lodge

In my opinion, this is the best beach in Milwaukee. It's always extremely clean, well maintained,…read moreand best of all - it is insanely beautiful with scenic views. The water here is clean and fit for swimming, and tgere is usually always a lifeguard in the summer which is great! You can get down to the beach by either using the stairs or the trails to the side. The only negative part about this park is that it is currently undergoing construction which limits parking. Other than that, it is a place I would highly recommend everyone to visit in Milwaukee.

Just a nice park at end of Capital Drive with steps or ramp for going to Lake Michigan beach,…read moreplayground, and an impressive sculpture.

Early Full "Blood" Moon over Lake Michigan

Atwater Beach

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Big Bay Park

4.3

(8 reviews)

1.6 mi

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.

Beach

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Beach facing south

Lake Park

4.7

(36 reviews)

1.5 mi

For Mother's Day, we decided to skip the big fancy brunch, and instead grab coffees and pastries to…read morebring on a walk. It's been quite some time since we've visited Lake Park, but I absolutely love it here! We were actually kicking ourselves that we don't come here more often to enjoy nature, as it really is beautiful in all seasons. There is no shortage of trails, short or long, that wind through the park and dip down into the ravines. This includes stairs and some rockier walk ways that lead out to the lakefront. If you prefer to stay on the flat road, you can enjoy the well-paved paths by foot or by bike. We had our stroller along and were able to push it throughout. You'll pass by a golf course, the fancy Lake Park Bistro restaurant, lawn bowling greens, statues, and even the infamous Milwaukee light house. Looking forward to the summertime in hopes that the weekly concert series returns to this park, in addition to the traveling beer garden. My son should be walking soon enough, so we'll no doubt return to let him run free and get some fresh air, while we enjoy views of the lake!

Lake Park is one of my favorite running and wall spots. It's so beautiful and peaceful with easy…read moreaccess to the beach. I like getting there early in the morning to see the sun rise over the lake. There's so much history to this location. I loved learning more from the Wisconsin Historical Society about how the park was designed and constructed. It's a really cool spot for everyone: runners, walkers, people with dogs or kids, everyone! Enjoy!

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Riverside Park Milwaukee

Such a cool park in the middle of the city. Lots of intermingling trails that allow you to get as…read morelost as you want. Pretty trees, beautiful rapids, squirrels, bunnies, seagulls, birds, graffiti, nature...it's a fun place. Also areas to put in kayaks!

A very cool park that gets more romantic and cozy at night. We recently attended a hike organized…read moreby the Urban Ecology Center and loved this park.

Candlelight hike at Riverside

Riverside

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East River path south of the park

Estabrook Park

3.9

(28 reviews)

I almost don't want to add a review for this beautiful park, and keep the gem to myself…read more 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!

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

The ledge on the the Milwaukee River

Estabrook Dog Park.

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Shorewood Nature Preserve

4.8

This magical, somewhat hidden spot has been a longtime favorite. I started coming here as a kid and…read morenow bring my two kids here for some oneness with nature. It's small and there are only a few short trails, but it's as serene and lovely as can be. Fall is a perfect time to check it out, but wear shoes that can handle mud and slippery leaves. Be sure to head all the way down to the water. The beach is minimal, but the kids will entertain themselves for hours climbing on fallen trees, looking for the perfect rock and perhaps building a shelter out of branches. One last tip: On your way down the steep hill, borrow a walking stick that you'll find on the left hand side near the entrance. Just be sure to return it for the next explorer to use.

I came here all the time when I was a kid and had the pleasure of returning recently. There are…read moreseveral short hiking loops through the woods and a steep entry trail that goes straight down to the water. There is less beach than there used to be; perhaps it's an erosion issue. If you hike along the water, the beach opens up in a few places. It's very secluded! If you take the trails off to the north of the main one, you should stumble upon a bunch of old wooden benches, which are remnants of a long-gone outdoor church. High schoolers frequent this place to, well, do the things that high schoolers do. Don't worry though, they're more scared of you than you are of them. This is a wonderful place to get close to nature. It's generally very quiet. I've seen deer, bats, lots of interesting mushrooms, and many varieties of wildflower. The trail can be overgrown, but it is still quite clear. It's not possible to get lost, as the park is rather small, and all the trails are loops. Just be careful about wandering onto private property. No one seems to care too much, but there are "no trespassing" signs by the fences. If you want better beach, you might have to ignore the warnings, but you didn't hear it from me. Also, be careful along the shore here-- it can be tricky to traverse.

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Klode Park

4.7

(20 reviews)

2.8 mi

We loved to go to Klode Park when we were living in Whitefish Bay. I went there last month and saw…read morethey got new playground.

Klode Park has long since been a great green space with solid lake views, but it's recent…read moreplayground update makes it a five-star experience. We made our most recent visit during their annual 4th of July festival which is always a great time. They have a whole bunch of local food vendors, a few bars set up around the park, little activities for the kids, plenty of seating, and live music all day. So great! While here our kids of course wanted to make the trek across the park to the playground they saw in the distance. And boy were we so pleasantly surprised at the brand new set up! Previously, it was rickety, wooden and old. Now they're set up has the squishy flooring and all new play-spaces, slides, and swings. To kids, they might not care much either way, but to parents, it's a luxury to have a playground that's update because it means it's safer. In any case, we'll certainly return for this, if not the beautiful beach area too.

Beautiful day on my boat

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Kern Park

(3 reviews)

0.2 mi

My 2nd go to park in the hood. Bumping it up to 4 stars…read morefor the lake and trail access it offers on top of the tennis/bike polo court, softball diamond, well used playground, squirrels, and awesome trees.

Kern park is a great neighborhood park located at Humboldt and Keefe Avenue on the North side of…read moreRiverwest. Plenty of space for dogs to play, basketball, baseball fields, tennis courts and paved access to the Milwaukee River Trail. There is a dog group that meets there most mornings around 7.00 so if you don't like being bombarded with off leash dogs, steer clear around that time. The river access is awesome and the river can be taken north to Estabrook park, or south to gordon park and all the way to downtown if you connect with the beerline. The rivertrail is almost always empty, any time of day. Great for dog walking. You'll forget you are in the city.

Picture perfect day!

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Awesome playground

North Point Lighthouse

4.9

(27 reviews)

1.7 mi

Come visit the North Point lighthouse to learn about the fascinating history of the Great Lakes…read moreand how lighthouses helped ships (most of the time) to navigate a dangerous waterway. Aside from the history, the view from the top of the lighthouse is stunning. it's 71 steps to the top. But well worth it. I was fortunate to visit on a beautiful September day.

Love!! It is so beautiful here. The beautiful color of the Great Lakes with all the greenery it was…read moreheaven. The lighthouse staff were all wonderful, welcoming and excited to show you around. There's tons of information about the lighthouse it's history and the lakes history as well. Climbing up the lighthouse was fun, the last bit is a ladder just fyi. It's sturdy but a little scary. Well worth the views tho!!! The staircase is slim so going as it opens is best to avoid crowds for sure. Easy street parking

Inside

Staircase

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Cahill Square Park

1.6 mi

What a gem! You have…read moreto be a Whitefish Bay resident to rent this facility. It's $20/hour, for a maximum of 3 hours, with an extra hour for set up and clean up (30 minutes before and after the rental). In the hall, there are 2 large wooden tables and 4 round tables big enough to sit 8-10 already set up. In the back room, there are plenty of chairs that you will need to set up and put back. There is also another round table in the back, but it's missing legs, and you could try to install the legs on (there are some spare legs back there as well) to use the table. We didn't have enough time or the tools to try, but if you really want 5 tables, you might want to be prepared to get this done in time. There are also 4 folding rectangular tables inside. There are electric outlets that will accommodate slow cookers and such, and a little microwave. But no oven or stove, so all cooking will need to be done ahead of time. The gas fireplace will turn on easily with the touch of a button and bring beautiful atmosphere. All the lights are in the office. Bathroom is well stocked and all the cleaning supplies are in the cleaning closet. We had a lovely gathering and very thankful for the venue. Wish the rental could be for 4 hours rather than 3, but it was still a good amount of time.

I'm hesitant to write this because I don't want the secret to get out... But Cahill Park has an…read moreamazing free ice skating rink! During the winter months Cahill Square Park offers free public skating on it's full size hockey rink. This isn't just some unkempt pond, it's a full on Zamboni maintained hockey rink. How it's worked the last few weeks (as you can see in the picture) is they place dividers down the center line and one side is free skate and the other side is pick-up hockey. But they recently added a mini rink right next to the full size one and last week free skate was there and the whole full rink was for pick-up hockey. If you are looking for a place to lace up the skates that doesn't require signing up weeks in advance, Cahill is the place to go. Masks are required for using their facilities, but at an outdoor rink in the winter, why would you not want to wear one anyways? It is only available for open skate a couple hours each day so be sure to check the parks website for times!

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Milwaukee Kayak Company

4.9

(91 reviews)

3.9 mi

We went on a moonlite paddle, and again it was a unique experience to see Milwaukee at night from…read morethe river. Some people in the group drove up from Chicago just for this. The Kayak Company was friendly and efficient, as always.

Milwaukee Kayak Company is a great place to rent a kayak and spend the day on the Milwaukee River…read more Affordable at $10 an hour with a life jacket use included. They have easy in and out access, and parking as well. There are so many fun stops to make on the river too, and exploring by kayak is such a fun experience! Highly recommend for a beautiful summer day.

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Shorewood Nature Preserve

4.8

This magical, somewhat hidden spot has been a longtime favorite. I started coming here as a kid and…read morenow bring my two kids here for some oneness with nature. It's small and there are only a few short trails, but it's as serene and lovely as can be. Fall is a perfect time to check it out, but wear shoes that can handle mud and slippery leaves. Be sure to head all the way down to the water. The beach is minimal, but the kids will entertain themselves for hours climbing on fallen trees, looking for the perfect rock and perhaps building a shelter out of branches. One last tip: On your way down the steep hill, borrow a walking stick that you'll find on the left hand side near the entrance. Just be sure to return it for the next explorer to use.

I came here all the time when I was a kid and had the pleasure of returning recently. There are…read moreseveral short hiking loops through the woods and a steep entry trail that goes straight down to the water. There is less beach than there used to be; perhaps it's an erosion issue. If you hike along the water, the beach opens up in a few places. It's very secluded! If you take the trails off to the north of the main one, you should stumble upon a bunch of old wooden benches, which are remnants of a long-gone outdoor church. High schoolers frequent this place to, well, do the things that high schoolers do. Don't worry though, they're more scared of you than you are of them. This is a wonderful place to get close to nature. It's generally very quiet. I've seen deer, bats, lots of interesting mushrooms, and many varieties of wildflower. The trail can be overgrown, but it is still quite clear. It's not possible to get lost, as the park is rather small, and all the trails are loops. Just be careful about wandering onto private property. No one seems to care too much, but there are "no trespassing" signs by the fences. If you want better beach, you might have to ignore the warnings, but you didn't hear it from me. Also, be careful along the shore here-- it can be tricky to traverse.

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Schulz Aquatic Park

3.8

(12 reviews)

2.2 mi

Perfect place to take your kids! It's affordable and has a lot for the kiddos to do. The life…read moreguards are attentive and I trust my child is safe while having fun.

This is a great place to bring the family and kids to cool off!…read more The main attraction if you ask me is the Lazy River!! That's right! Lazy River! Whenever I come here it's like I go on a mini-vacation. I'm so grateful to have this just a quick bike ride away. I love MKE County Parks!

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Katie S.

0

2

0

7 years ago

This establishment is racist and cultural appropriates. Indigenous people and allies have reached out to them (respectfully) trying to educate them on how what they are doing is wrong but they end up getting blocked. They are trying to profit off Native culture without donating any money toward Natives in their area and without consulting any Native people. They lied to Indigenous people and are letting nom-Native people think it's ok to be racist. This is not the kind of company you want to put your money toward. I would give them zero stars if I could. Very disappointed. read more

Beth C.

0

4

1

7 years ago

The food was delicious but the best thing of this place is the location!! Definitely coming back again

Steve S.

3612

218

2830

14 years ago

This is a picturesque park on the river with nice landscaping and a finder tunnel entrance.

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