Nixon Park is what small-town living is all about. The local families appreciate all it offers…read moreover 14.5 acres: a huge playground, splash pad, picnic tables, outdoor music, snack bar (open at times), stage entertainment, tennis courts, and this is just the start! A handicapped-accessible pathway invites everyone in. We watched some young boys fishing and they caught 23" northern pikes- repeatedly! There is lots of room for kids to run and play, traffic is far away, and there are wonderful events regularly scheduled throughout the seasons. We just visited the Healing Wall, and have also enjoyed several stage programs. All free! Whether you have young children or are empty nesters, this park is peaceful and fun for all ages. Dogs are welcome also. After having fun at the park grab dinner down the street; there are many restaurants to choose from. Hartland is a small town that offers lots for everyone to enjoy!

This is a nice little unique park that Hartland has at the heart of its downtown center, and every…read moreresident can find something to do here that will allow them to have both relaxing summer evenings or chilly but fun winter nights. The layout is simple--there's a stage and pavilion for bands, movie nights, performances, etc., a baseball diamond, some large open fields/areas, a space for a beer garden during the warmer months, and a playground and picnic pavilion. An ice rink is also installed during the winter months, so if you have your own ice skates or want to pay a few bucks to rent a pair, head down here for some fun night-skating under the bright lights. I've personally spent time at the beer garden in the summer, which is run by Pat Endter, the owner of nearby Endter's Sports Grill, and it's a great little treat to have for the area--the staff is always super nice, the beer is always ice cold, and the selection is great throughout the different months it's open. There are more than enough umbrella-covered picnic tables to accommodate a large crowd, and the fact that we can bring our dog with us to have a beer outside is awesome. The pavilion/stage is also a unique draw for the park--I've seen movies, comedy shows, and bands perform on the stage there, and the events are always free for the public. There have also been instances of major sports games shown on the inflatable projector screen the Village of Hartland owns and uses at the park, and this allows for a cool sort of community camaraderie when the weather is warm enough to allow for such activities, especially with the food and beer from the beer garden. Probably the coolest part of the park though is the mere fact that it's on the Ice Age Trail, one of Wisconsin's big claims-to-fame. For those who don't know, the Ice Age Trail is one of eleven National Scenic Trails, and it runs solely through the state of Wisconsin, meaning it's locally maintained and managed for the most part. There are only a few municipalities throughout the state of Wisconsin who can say that the Ice Age Trail runs through the heart of their communities, and the fact that this park features a segment of the IAT itself is pretty cool and a fact to brag about to neighboring communities.

When you're relatively new in town, there's so much to explore it can be overwhelming. One of my…read moregoals this summer has been to visit as many parks as I possibly can, and this week's intention was met when I visited Veterans. The park itself is simple and lovely, with paved paths for those who like to run, walk, bike, etc. For those of us who are a little more sedentary, there's plenty of room to spread out with a blanket or chair. There are the usual lovely views of the lake, but the view of the city is particularly interesting from this perspective. One of the highlights is the Gift of Wings Kite Shop, which not only obviously has kites (and what a selection!) but also serves snacks and delicious Chocolate Shoppe ice cream from our friends over in Madison. I highly recommend the Yippee Skippee.

We met up with the family for a picnic. It wasn't a sunny day but it was warm. Free parking behind…read morethe kite shop. There's a small pond for renting the duck paddle boat. And another location to rent the 4 wheel bikes. Park is clean and picnic tables available. Not too many people were there on July 5, I'm pretty sure the place was crowded on July 4 for the fireworks. There is a pier that few people were standing and fishing. Not sure if they caught any fish.

Hales Corners Park is a very nice, large park with plenty of amenities for families and…read moreneighborhood fun. On the north end of the park, there's a large play structure with swings, another swingset with a sand play area, a children's splash pad water feature and restrooms. The restrooms, in particular, are very helpful for families with younger kids, or visitors who are picnicking. The south end of the park includes a parking lot, the Hales Corners swimming pool, a rock climbing structure, and a baseball diamond. The south end also features tennis courts, a veteran's memorial and the park is adjacent to the Hales Corners Public library and the Ben Hunt cabin. The park stretches out over a large field space extending to the west, and crosses a small stream to another parking area and a large open hill often used for sledding. In the winter, the Park is home to the Allison Dudek ice skating rink. This summer the Hales Corners Park was host to the Sprecher beer garden, and the park is also home to Hales Corners' 4th of July festivities and fireworks, and Hales Corners National Night Out. Overall, it's a great park!

Great park with some of the best views in Milwaukee! You can see St. Mary's and the Water Tower…read morestraight east down North Avenue, and the southern view of Downtown is not to be missed. We like grabbing carryout dinner nearby, bringing it up the big stairs, and hopefully get a bench. We've seen a few picnickers up here, but not many- this park is aptly adored by those in the know, without being as popular as it deserves to be. There are some kid playground areas, a basketball hoop (it deserves a few more of those, honestly), there's a great walking loop, running up the stairs, and wildlife (we heard and saw a redtailed hawk recently), and lots of green space! I think the bottom of the hill to the north deserves a bandshell, as the slope up the hill would make a perfect "Chill on the Hill 2" space for music and neighborhood gatherings. Top notch views with lots of park potential.

Milwaukee already has some seriously stunning views scattered throughout the city. My first…read moreexperience of seeing the city in all its glory though was the view from the Edelweiss sunset cruise. Just when you think you've seen MKE at its finest along comes another breathtaking spot to view the place from. The latest spot has one the most spectacular views I've experienced to date. You can see all of downtown and even as far out as Lake Michigan when it's clear. The place is Kilbourn Park! Reading fellow Yelpers reviews I am floored that this was once a closed off area and you couldn't even get around up top to experience it. Either way it is what it is now a beautiful park for all to enjoy! It is what I would call the edge of Riverwest proper. If you look back to the North you will see the tallest site in Riverwest, Our Lady Divine Providence church, with its stunning green roof standing there all alone in all its glory. Love walking through this city and taking all the sites in!

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.

So thankful that organizations can hold events in this space. I went to yoga at this beach and it…read more was so nice. The views were so pretty. I felt like I could have stayed out there all night with the water and moon. It was also very easy to find parking in that huge lot.

McKinley Park is a short distance farther up the street from the Wisconsin Art Museum. There is…read moreplenty free of parking all over within three park. During warm months they have picnic tables setup and a public restroom is open. The boardwalk trail is beautiful and it's never too packed up. We enjoy coming here to do our walks.

Mill pond park…read more Beautiful waterfall and dam. Right here near Menomonee Falls which is 25 min from Milwaukee. Park on the bridge and take in the beauty. History: Mill Pond was created when the Menomonee River was dammed to supply water power for a mill. The mill has long been removed, but the pond, dam, and spillway still exist at the south end of Mill Pond park. Highly recommended

This is a small park / trail that runs through Menomonee Falls. There's a small dam with a little…read morewaterfall along with a covered gazebo. It's a nice place to walk around and enjoy the small town shops nearby.

The Christmas light that I saw there was beautiful and it was at night too…read more The Christmas light that I saw there was beautiful and it was at night too

Zeidler Union Square is pretty much a standard park in a city with many parks. It's small, but a…read morenice place to bring your dog for a short stroll if you are nearby. On Wednesdays June through the end of October the park comes alive when a farmers market is held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring local produce, crafts, live music and food vendors. Get there early if you only have an hour and plan to order from a food vendor! There is a unique gazebo in the park which is industrial in nature, and features an interesting roof if you step in and look up. The bordering fences also tell an interesting tale. Parks are generally places where people like to hang out, however this park seems to sometimes attract people who might be considered to be loitering rather than enjoying the park's virtues, but overall I dub this park A-OK.