What a great park with beautiful views of the lake. There is also a beer garden close by for the…read moreadults. We really liked this playground and it is enclosed except for the entrance which makes it easier to keep tabs on the little ones.

Great Park! Lots of places to picnic around. Looks like there are bathrooms but didn't check them…read moreout.

Lion's Den in Grafton is a peaceful and scenic spot right along Lake Michigan. The hiking trails…read moreare well maintained and offer beautiful views of the shoreline, making it an easy and enjoyable walk for all levels. The park has a nice pavilion area and clean, well-kept bathrooms, which makes it comfortable for longer visits. Throughout the trails and overlooks, there are several benches dedicated in memory of loved ones. These add a very touching and reflective feel to the experience and make it more than just a hike--it's a place to slow down and appreciate the moment. Overall, it's a beautiful, quiet place for nature, reflection, and lake views, and definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Great hike in lovely Port Washington WI, just north of Milwaukee. Ample free parking. Not to say it…read moredoesn't get crowded, but it wasn't bad when we were there on a weekend. There is a paved trail which isn't too long, but is ADA compliant so that's a plus. We did a three mile loop, checking out the bluffs and taking the stairs down to the secluded little beach. Lots of poison ivy....which is normal to the area, but really it's best to avoid it by staying on trail and covering up. Seemed like leashed and/or well behaved dogs were welcome. Worth checking out.

Oh my gosh what a fabulous new playground in Grafton! I think it opened last year (?) but recently…read morewe made our first visit after seeing it shared online. It's so vast, colorful, and inviting to kids of all ages. We have a toddler, and our nephew who is a similar age, was also with us. Sometimes playgrounds can be a little too high/advanced for their age, but All My Friends Playground has a wide selection of areas to play on, including lower and less intense obstacles. Tons of slides and swings, climbing gyms, merry go round, teeter totter, and more. Plus there is a massive (and wonderfully colorful) butterfly that spreads shade over the middle of the playground. Other great parts about this park: it's completely fenced in by a lovely pickets that are all engraved by local families. It keeps all the kiddos safe and contained. Also the squishy flooring is a huge plus. It's so comfy to run around on and makes for a safer place if anyone falls. Really love the creativity and fun that went into creating this new play area. Thanks Grafton, we'll be back!

This is a smaller beach located on the south end of port Washington wi. It is located next to the…read moreelectrical plant but offers great views of Lake Michigan and nesting Ospreys on the electric plant roof. This beach has been designated for kayak launch and hosts a life jacket caddy made by a local Eagle Scout. The volunteers of the alliance for the Great Lakes and several local businesses help to keep this beach debris free. There are Several life preserve rings located along this beach on stands in case of emergency. There are sections of this beach where the bluff has erroded and slid down, but there are several for paths carved through them. There is a pathway leading north from this beach into a bird preserve and the lower beach park that has benches and a gazebo. There is also a veterans memorial. A great place to spend time soaking up the sun and if your brave enough to dip your toes in lake Michigans chilly waters, maybe a swim too.

We love the hiking trails and love the Riveredge pancake mix,…read morewhich makes the best pancakes ever. The people there are always courteous and cheerful.

I spent a divine Sunday morning in mid-May walking the trails here and admiring all the spring…read morewildflowers -- mayapples, anemone, trillium. I was so pleased to see the pristine forest understory. No garlic mustard crowding out the natives! Kudos to the staff and volunteers for taking such good care of this beautiful resource. The woods looked healthy--like what I remembered from childhood, before garlic mustard invaded the Midwest. It made me realize how much we have lost in many of our woods. I really was here to see migrating warblers, and I was rewarded with bunches of Palm, Black and White, Chestnut-Sided, Magnolia, Yellow-Rumped, and a brilliant pair of Blackburnian warblers. There was also a Red-Breasted Grosbeak sitting about five feet over my head letting me get a good look at him. The trail I walked wound through the woods and along a pretty creek and the air was full of birdsong. There was also a nice visitor's center. Great place.

The power plant on the lakefront near the Port Washington Marina switched from coal to natural gas…read morein 2004. The former coal docks have now been converted and are part of a nice park. There are paved paths along the lake, a boardwalk, picnic tables, several benches, bike parking and a red metal roofed pavilion. The pavilion has a spiral staircase reminiscent of the staircases you may find in lighthouses, and from the pavilion overlook you can see two lights: the art deco Port Washington Breakwater Light and Port Washington Lighthouse, which has been restored and now houses a museum. There are just a few steps to get to the top of the pavilion overlook, and once up there you will be sheltered from the elements and can have a good look at the lake and the lights. In the park you will also find a replica of the Wisconsin Pillar from the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.

This park is so much better than mountains of coal! Would highly recommend!!!read more

If you need correction this is the place to go! Plus they have a nice fully loaded waiting lounge…read morewhile you wait.

Right on the Interurban Bike Trail. This trail is also a good walking trail (bring the dog)…read more Parking is available in the Grafton swimming pool lot on N. Green Bay Road.