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    Lime Kiln Park - Fun Before the Fourth!

    Lime Kiln Park

    4.5(2 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    Very nice park. Great pavilion. Clean. Plenty of parking. Enjoyable for the whole family of all…read moreages.

    This is a 28 acre park located along the west shore of the Milwaukee River in an area that used to…read morebe known as Milwaukee Falls. (Milwaukee Falls was also the birthplace of Paramount Records.) The park offers a large pavillion that can be rented, an open air octagon picnic shelter, an archery range, a horseshoe pitch, a 9-hole disc golf course, sand volleyball, fishing and a canoe launch on the Milwaukee River. Or, you can just relax and listen to the soothing sounds of the rapids that were once known as Milwaukee Falls. The site was the location of a large limestone operation in the late 19th Century. The Milwaukee Falls Lime Company was incorporated in 1890 and produced lime here until about 1920. At one time, there were five lime kilns here, at a time when Wisconsin was third in national lime production. On the southern end of the park is the open area left by the quarrying operation. A branch railroad line brought fuel in and hauled lime out, the abutments of a long-abandoned railroad bridge remain on the rivers's edge. Why kilns? Silurian dolomite, or limestone, is found in great abundance in eastern Wisconsin. It is comprised of calcium, magnesium, carbon and oxygen. When heated to temperatures approaching 2,000º the limestone breaks down, releasing carbon dioxide and the remaining powder, lime, was used for construction (plaster and mortar) and for whitewash. Farmers used it for soil conditioning and it was used in the tanning process by leather tanneries. In time, other chemicals became available and lime fell out of favor. Both pastoral and historical in one spot, Lime Kiln Park is a great place to play, admire history, or just listen to the relaxing sound of the Milwaukee Rapids. (Other extant lime kilns in the area include Lime Kiln Park in Menomonee Falls, Hadfield Lime Company in Waukesha on inaccessible private property, and Trimborn Farms in Greenfield.)

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    Veterans Memorial Park - Kayak rentals

    Veterans Memorial Park

    4.3(4 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    I came here to celebrate a family birthday party the facility was clean and food was catered with…read moreall the fixings of a good party they have a nice sized tv to scroll pictures and air conditioning and fans kept the place plenty cool. Parking was nearby with a play ground for the kids to play. I personally couldn't take the ac so I went outside to warm up. I recommend a jacket or sweater for thin blooded people. 22/2025 Food 5 Hope to see the mobile beer gardens come here someday. They have an outdoor covered section 40x40 with plenty of seating. Collectivo and Starbucks are nearby and plenty of fast food places for a natural picnic Ambiance 5 clean kitchen, restrooms. A great day for the park. Service 4, must provide your own sound system or DJ food catering and clean up on your own. Location 5 easy parking Value 5.

    Veterans Memorial Park is a great little spot to stop and enjoy the Milwaukee River, especially if…read moreyou're already out exploring Grafton. It's right along the river, close to downtown, and not far from the Ozaukee Interurban Trail, so it's an easy place to stop while you're out for a walk or bike ride. It's on the smaller side, but there's quite a bit packed into the space, including a playground, a really nice basketball court, gazebo, benches, fishing spots, and areas to launch a canoe or kayak. You can even rent canoes here. You'll have to goose step around what the geese leave behind, but it's a nice little place to stop and take a break. The river is still recovering from when the dam broke, so it hasn't quite come back to what it was before. With the recent rain, though, there's still plenty of water coming through. There's also a newer shelter available to rent with both indoor and outdoor seating. It's brand new and really nice looking, but my one disappointment is that it's considerably more expensive than the old shelter. I don't see it being used very often, so I wish they had kept the price point a little more affordable. Overall, it's a great little part of Grafton to enjoy the river for a while.

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    Garrison Glen - Jewelweed

    Garrison Glen

    4.0(1 review)
    5.5 mi

    Garrison's Glen - A lovely tribute and gesture to a young man who passed away…read more Location 2231 Pioneer Road - Mequon, WI 53092 Size 22 Acres Description This is a nice park if you are looking for a short walk. But even though it's small, treasures for the eyes await visitors. The paths are well maintained grass paths. They keep them mowed very well. They have bird houses within in the glen erected. There can be quite a bit of activity from birds so it's a great place to bird watch if that's your jam, or jelly. Tons of trees, most I cannot identify because I've never bothered to learn. But! It is an excellent mix of old trees and newer trees. There are some absolutely stunning trees to see. I took pictures but it doesn't do it justice. This property has maybe 4-5 paths you can take which often overlap one another. It's very peaceful here. There is a large bog? Swamp? Marsh? Wetland? Whatever the proper nomenclature is. There is a big really, really , really wet area in the middle with lots of wetland plants. Points of Interest There is a multitude of plant life. Asters, Wild Cucumber, Jewelweed, False Sunflowers, Horsetail, Golden Alexander, Dogwood with some of the most vibrant red branches I have even seen and grapes. Like, grapes taking over the place. It's Planet of the grapes there. The birds! So many. Be Aware It is always wet. Always. There's a swamp in the middle so be prepared for soggy, muddy ground. There are occasionally branches hanging down in the middle of the walking paths so keep your eyes sharp! Mosquitos - Holy f-ing hell mosquitos. They are more ferocious than strippers in Dothan Alabama. The Entry/Exit way. It is seriously step and there is some erosion from where the asphalt meets the gravel and if you go over it too fast it will cause your car to hit the pavement HARD. Dog Friendly? Yes- As long as you keep them on the leash and clean up after them. They even provide a trash bin at the entrance so you can throw the brown sausages away and not even have to worry about taking them home in your car to dispose. Vixen Says There were no gila monsters, so that gets a paw up. Lots of good sniffs, another paw awarded. Delicious  grass so another paw. Three paws and a bark!

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