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!

Bender Park: Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Oak Creek, this park offers some lovely…read moreviews of the lake and scenic trails. While it is a nice park, I prefer Lake Vista Park, which is located directly next door to the north. If I visit Bender Park in the evening, I've noted on multiple visits that certain drivers tend to speed recklessly through the parking lot. The other plus to Lake Vista is it does have a playground for kids, while Bender does not. Only other complaint is that the WE Energies plant to the south is a bit of an eyesore in an otherwise scenic location.

Great Park, there is cool beach, two brand new shelters and rocks with sparkles on them. Super cool…read moreplace with fantastic view of the Oak Creek Power plant.

I live less than a block away from this wonderful park, and as you can imagine, that comes with…read moreloads of perks. The park grounds are maintained really well by the Milwaukee Parks Dept.. I don't think I've seen an overflowing garbage can (except during a concert once in a while) and litter is rarely spotted. The Friends of Humboldt Park plant and maintain a pollinator flower bed, a special bonus in our neighborhood park. My schedule hasn't allowed me to catch any of the Tuesday night concerts yet this season, but I went multiple times last year and enjoyed the variety of acts. The playground is small (compared to South Shore, for example) but in good condition with a nice variety of equipment, some especially nice for smaller kiddoes.

Absolutely loved visiting Humboldt Park! I recently moved to Milwaukee, and this park has quickly…read morebecome one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. The peaceful ponds, birds, and beautiful greenery make it such a relaxing place to unwind. Perfect for picnics, morning walks, or just enjoying nature and fresh air.

A beautiful park with plenty of trails criss-crossing some nice old growth forest. It's also just…read moreacross the street from other parks that you can chain together to create a long walking/hiking circuit. There are remains of the old insane asylum dating from 1880 there that give it some character and history. Nice rolling hills, places to fish, places to relax under treecover or in the sun, a good mix of everything.

Fantastic park! There is a large open field that you can do truly anything in(watch out for water)…read more A great recently redone playground for kids. It's also across from the middle school which has it's own play structure. There are tennis courts, baseball diamond, and soccer goals. It is a perfect place to hang out with friends due to it being in the middle of a neighborhood and the recessed center makes it private. Coaches may come if they rent out these areas but usually your free to do really anything. One cute detail is that the middle school kids all put their hands in the concrete. Well see you there!

Nice Park in the center of Bayside. 2 soccer fields, a baseball diamond and 5 tennis courts. The…read moregrass fields are nice but tend to be wet long after other things have dried out. They appear to be used as a run off for storm water judging by some of the drains in the area. A pavilion has some nice shade and can be rented out for activities by residents. Pavilion also has bathrooms.

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.

First time visiting this park and it was for the 4th of July weekend…read more The organizers put on a really nice show, fitting for the scenery and location. This park, perfectly situated overlooking Lake Michigan is perched on a plot of that land gives great 360 degree views of the area. There is plenty of parking, a playground, an expansive green space perfect for picnics and a pavilion with restrooms.

Lake Vista Park: Located in Oak Creek and nestled along the shore of Lake Michigan, this park has…read moresomething for everyone. First, there is a modern playground for kids along with a spacious field for recreational activities. A pavilion that can be rented for social events (parties) is also available near the playground. For nature enthusiasts, a handicap accessible paved walkway leads down to the lake, but for more adventurous parkgoers, there are also trails through the dense forest. The views of the lake can be spectacular at the right time of day and when the weather cooperates. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. I can't wait to visit in the autumn when the peak color changes occur.