West Milwaukee Park

1.5 mi

Very interesting hike to three bridges Park. This is an urban walk you will be taking. Running…read morealongside national Avenue in West Milwaukee. We started at soldier's home, but you can jump in anywhere. Well, interesting and urban, I would just be mindful of your surroundings.

Here's some gorgeous photos I've taken on the trail. I absolutely love the trail, with a few…read moredifferent entrances. It's such a peaceful time, perfect for bird watching, biking, walking, running, sight seeing, etc. Each bridge is fun to walk on and give you different sights of the south side and downtown area. There are some factories around but they didn't add too much noise or anything like that. Definitely one of my favorite parks/trqils. I've taken some of my clients with the youngest being 8 and she absolutely loved it, the hills, the animals, and the water. Definitely recommend for nature lovers.

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Jackson Park

1.1 mi

This park is the best :) Walk around the pond, play at the playground, swim in the pool, people…read morewatch... safe, clean, superb. I love you Jackson Park.

Wonderful things to see at the Jackson Park Farmers Market

Little line of vendors

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Mitchell Park Domes

4.4

(192 reviews)

1.8 mi

We love going to the Domes all year round!! There is always something blooming in the desert,…read moretropical or show dome. In the show dome there were stained-glass displays among the plants. The different displays keeps us going back every few months. If you enjoy horticulture, I recommend becoming a member of the Mitchell Park Domes which will also allow you to visit other gardens in the US for free.

Went here at 9am when it would open and there were only a few visitors. Wisconsin residents have…read morediscount for entrance. We were able to see all 3 domes in an hour: Show Dome, Tropical Dome, and Desert Dome. Compared to the Desert Dome in the Omaha Zoo, these domes were smaller. Nevertheless, these domes have varied plants from different parts of the world which were amazing to see. The Show Dome has a small short bridge and a gazebo which were nice areas to take pictures. A small gift shop sells some small plants, magnets, shirts, jewelry, pins, etc. Overall, it's a good place to visit.

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Harbor View Plaza

3.3

3.6 mi

Take a ride down and check out all the cool things that are on the street. Besides the UWM…read morebuildings and their Great Lakes Research Ship that they park along the river... there is a park that highlights all the various fish species that are in the lake in the river along with the additional information on the old Jones Island fishing village. You will also see huge P@H trucks on display. Also, the Komatsu offices look like a ship when you look through the windows. The whole area is pretty cool.

Beautiful small plaza with bubbling water and play features, along with a small slide, and a very…read moretall slide made out of an old shipping container. This is a great addition to the budding Harbor District, next to UWM's Freshwater Sciences building. A few bike lock stations and a bubbler and a bottle fill station make it a nice pit stop on a ride. Iron gates with art, open up to a seasonal kayak launch. Perhaps a straight shot kayak launch with less obstacles and right angles is needed here. I was in the area picking up a DIY fall river cleanup kit from Milwaukee Riverkeeper, who would probably appreciate a helping hand with occasional debris, if you spot it. It takes all of us, sometimes. There's nice signage of individual and corporate sponsors, who helped make this plaza a reality, and help keep making Milwaukee a great place on a Great Lake.

Playground

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Baran Park

3.0

3.1 mi

It's a nice underused park with baseball, softball, a half court, a nice playground, a park…read morebuilding in semi disrepair, and neighborhood kids. There are picnic tables and I find parts of this medium sized urban park to be quite peaceful.

Mitchell Boulevard Park

1.6 mi

Always and ever a fan of green spaces and particularly appreciative of this park…read more The amenities here are perfectly suited for a variety of outdoor recreation. + picnic tables for picnicking with a shelter for enjoying dining alfresco in all kinds of weather + playground for the kiddos + large expanse of green for sports +sidewalks around and through a small wooded area for a lovely stroll Conveniently, Story Hill BKC is right across the street--so you could always order some takeout and take it right across the street to enjoy picnic style. Love it and love this park. Get to it!

I just love public art:)

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Signage

Walker Square Park

4.0

(3 reviews)

2.7 mi

This is perhaps one of the oldest parks in the city and was given to the city by George Walker (no…read morerelation to George Walker Bush and family), one of the Founding Fathers of Milwaukee as what was to be the centerpiece of his settlement (imagine the area before 1-94). This park has seen better days to be sure, but has changed with the times to offer a wading pool for kids with ample benches for parents, and a new (2013) playground for kids. The comfort station needs work, and I am saddened to see that the fountain was removed in the late 20th century. The park hosts a farmer's market most of the warm season (several days a week) and many of the vendors are Hmong families offering Latin, and old style Midwestern veggies as well as some Asian exotics as well. This is a great place to bring kids if you need a break! The wading pool, and new playground are truly amazing for the babies on board set. I wish it had more benches not attached to the play pond for kids since it is sometimes hard to come here and have a nice lunch on the 1 or 2 benches. I love that it is still very much a square on the West and South Sides of the park where 19th century homes (some in great shape, and some needing work) circle the park. As one of the oldest parks in the city/county, and one of the few given to the people of Milwaukee by a founding father I feel this park should see investment due to its historical importance. Still, it is a great place for a midday picnic (bring your own blanket).

It's a nice park when not over run by the school. Free WiFi, an excellent Hmong farmer's market in…read moreseason, a little playground with pretty new equipment, and a nice balance of trees and open grass. A good place for a picnic. Two problems are that the school takes up all the public parking around the park on school days into the evening, and in the morning and the afternoon the parent traffic chokes the immediate vicinity. A second weakness are these strange non-functional exercise machines in a poor state of disrepair, quite the eyesore.

Walker Square Park, 1914. Note the amazing fountain.

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Street art, liberally.

Paliafito Park

4.5

(2 reviews)

3.1 mi

This is a small and cozy community park in the heart of Walker's Point. In normal (i.e. non-2020…read moreyears) they have weekly music shows in summer/early fall and other fun activities. You can find picnic tables and places to sit just to enjoy the park and the neighborhood feel it has. It's tiny; it's cute; it's worth checking out.

This is one of the many peaceful little patches of green one finds in Milwaukee neighborhoods,…read moreyou've got to make regular use of them on our rare nice days to maintain your sanity. This one has been transforming over the past few years, it's become almost a sculpture garden (not enough sculptures to be a true sculpture garden), almost a summer music venue (not enough live music to be listed as a music venue), and they took out my favorite picnic table, but they are constructing and planting an interesting central tiered planter flower box. Well I assume those will be flowers, any way that's now where I set for tiffin lunches, weather permitting.

This half acre little economy friendly park has sculptures and a chess table.

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Pulaski Park

2.3 mi

Totally redone park on the Southside of Milwaukee near 16th and Cleveland. Winding River/creek,…read morenew play area, basketball court and some other sport court. Great biking and walking trails as well.

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Lakeshore State Park

4.7

(48 reviews)

4.4 mi

This beats all the trails around Milwaukee- there I said it. It's really like extension of the lake…read morewalk paths that surround by this area in particular is honestly breathtaking and a reason why you think the Midwest is special even when you grew up in it. You're by the water, surrounded by butterfly gardens essentially. The flowers along the path are so pretty. The sidewalk and dedicated trails can keep you walking way father than you care to walk back. Perfect to get a couple of cute pictures. The beach you may end up walking past is really a resting pad for geese,ducks and seagulls so don't get any bright ideas. And if you're into collecting skeletons you may come across some crawfish which I saw a couple kids eagerly on the hunt for.

Love lakeshore park. A great place for a run or a walk. Beautiful lake views, beautiful city views…read more Lots of redwinged blackbirds

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Bridge

Pulaski Pool

4.3

(11 reviews)

2.3 mi

Clean, well, staffed, reasonably priced, decent hours…read more I recently started swimming here to rehab my shoulder. -The pool is clean, but doesn't seem over-chemicaled. -The chalkboard usually says the pool temp is around 86 degrees. -The locker rooms are pretty clean and the showers are hot. -There are usually one or two lifeguards in the chairs and one in the office, plus a worker at the front desk. -Day pass is $5 including a locker. Great place to swim!

I greatly appreciate that there are a few private showers where the water is not on a timer…read more Pay attention to hours though. They are not always updated on the website and i have gotten there a handful of times to be disappointed. Otherwise this is my favorite in the area.

Schulz Aquatic Park

3.8

(12 reviews)

6.8 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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Washington Park

3.9

It needs some upgrading. I loved how there's multiple areas to play but the park is quite old…read more Great place for a walk or run.

Now I fully realize there's probably going to be people who will say this is a decent park, near…read moresome neighborhoods on the verge of gentrification. And then there's going to be those others who say I'm B$t sh&t crazy for biking through here (they'd probably say it in nicer terms but I'm pretty sure that's the vibe I'm detecting.) But I really don't care --I still love this park and part of town so I'm putting it out there -- a full 5 stars, even if it needs a little work around the edges. Washington Park is a big, beautiful park west of Downtown and east of Wauwatosa. It's former name "West Side Park" speaks to the old city borders (although really when you consider where Tosa starts, this is still sort of the west side...hmm..) Anyhow...it was designed by Frederic Olmsted (whose third name I'm drawing a blank on, but you know the guy-- he designed Central Park, Lake Park, etc.) The area and the park just always feel a little bit "historical" -- many of the streets near it are a little quieter than other parts of the city and I think that adds to it. Once upon a time before the 1950s or 60s, it also housed the zoo. It then lost some of its acreage to highway 41 and the zoo moved to Bluemound Road. It's still a vast space compared to other public parks: there's a band shell, a lagoon, an Urban Ecology Center. Along the northside of the park where the roads of Lisbon, Sherman, and Lloyd meet, there's a huge statue of a man on a horse (George Washington? I think?), as well as the relatively new Washington Park Library. Neighborhoods and places in cities that are considered "bad," "not good," or whatever present a real quagmire. People may be leery to come here because it isn't in Downtown, Tosa, the eastside, etc. and want to wait til it is deemed "safe" and "good" to go. But how will a place like this park ever have a chance to become those things if no one is willing to make a leap of faith and visit it? When it's the very attention, goodwill, and interest of people who care about parks that might turn everything around. So I'm saying 5 stars. Sometimes, a place, person or thing grows and becomes what is said about it - good or bad When I ride past, there's always alot of kids playing in the playground near the library here. I can only imagine what it does to someone's psyche, even years later to think you played and grew up in the "bad" or "scary" part of town. Blahhhh!! Anyhow... This park is in the middle of a city, and sure, you should be somewhat careful -- there's always the possibility that bad things can happen in public places with lots of people. But what gets missed by not seeing the other side of that equation is all the great things that can happen, too. That by venturing somewhere new and unfamiliar to you, there's possibilities. It's what makes cities and urban areas feel so alive. Too preachy? Too long? Eh, sorry, but I've had this review on my mind for awhile and I still really like this place.

McCarty Park

3.8

(9 reviews)

Lots of space, basketball courts, trails, water, water slides, playground, tennis/pickleball/etc…read morecourts, baseball/softball field, what more do you need? Very lovely park with lots of nice trees, water, and so so many geese and ducks. There has been some construction there throughout 2026, but nothing too major or disruptive. Very quiet and peaceful.

This is a great space in West Allis. The walking paths are paved and meet ADA guidelines. The…read morebaseball diamonds look recently updated, there is a large play area of kids, a pool, and a pond for fishing (stocked with fish!). There is frequently a food truck or two parked on the perimeter. I've visited a couple times and there are a lot of people during nice weather. There is definite need for available restrooms - there are a couple bathrooms, they were just locked (even though the signs said they were open). Luckily, we found 1 port-a-potty at the far edge of a baseball diamond. The pond also needs some love - there is quite a bit of smelly algae, and I imagine the dissolved oxygen levels are low due to high water temperatures, especially during the summer. Not sure how well the fish are doing, and it is HEAVILY fished. However, it was nice to see so many families enjoying the pond and I love seeing parents teach their kids how to fish. As an ecologist, it is sad to see Honey Creek is still confined to the concrete channel that runs through the park. But the ducks and geese seem pretty happy. A solid 3.5ish stars, will be back next time I'm in the area.

Humboldt Park

4.5

(37 reviews)

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.

Lions Club Park

This nice, clean, well maintained little park is very pleasant. I just wanted a place for a…read moresolitary picnic in the Time of Pandemic and the picnic tables in the grass with no one around on a beautiful sunny spring day .... it was perfect, though perfectly lonely as well. I'm not sure how much traffic this place has when times are more normal. There's a playground, a basketball court and...a pickleball court. I think this may be the best outdoor pickleball court I've ever seen...so I need to change my initial rating upwards. In terms of outdoor pickleball courts, this is as good as it gets.

Greenfield Park

4.0

(14 reviews)

Really like this local park. Stopped by on one of our nicer days in the middle of winter and it…read moreseemed others had the same idea! Plenty of parking and a few different entrances that you can access from. It can get a little confusing but probably can pick up the different entrances after a few visits. There's a nice paved walkway around the pond in the middle but it may be surrounded by some water logged grass so be careful! There are a few play areas on a few sides of the park so if one seems full, it's not too tough to go to another one. We also attended a traveling beer garden here last year and that was great too. Definitely recommend if you are looking for paved walking.

This is still one of my favorite parks in the area for many reasons. Plenty of parking, beautiful…read morepond, spacious pavilion and decent restrooms. Different areas feel like you're in a different park from east to west.

Indian Creek Park

(2 reviews)

We absolutely love this park! It's so big and well-kept, with plenty to do for all ages. Plus it's…read moretucked away among the Fox Point suburb so it's pleasantly quiet and away from any traffic. Here you'll find lots of tennis courts to use at your leisure, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and most importantly for us: two lovely playgrounds! One of them is pretty large and keeps the older kids busy (though my toddler loves to try to keep up). Bunch of climbing options, various slides, swings, and monkey bars. Down the path, you'll find a smaller play-set more suitable for the young kiddos, along with a cute home-made style jeep, merry-go-round, and even more swings. The creek here runs through park and there are plenty of paths to explore. You'll also find people picnicking, or just hanging out to read on a shady bench. We're big fans of this relaxing outdoor space!

Great park with lots to do. Four tennis courts available and can be reserved with sign up at the…read morecourts. Two playgrounds for different age ranges. Soccer and baseball fields. Indian creek runs through the park allowing for lots of exploration. A water fountain and port a potty are usually in place during summer.

Konkel Park

4.8

(4 reviews)

Against my better judgement, I recently joined an adult slow pitch softball league that plays here…read more I haven't picked up a bat or a glove since my little league years, nor have I ever worn cleats, so this is all a new experience for me. The fields are actually really nice and well-maintained. It looks like the park staff keep them locked to keep them in top shape. The dugouts are what you would expect for a park diamond (fencing with a long, narrow metal bench), but it serves its purpose well. It looks like the concession stand has a lot of great options too.

This park has everything. I feel like I should've known. Walking paths with a cute story for kids…read more(start northeast), work out equipment along the way, baseball diamonds, playground, bridges and water features, tons of parking, not sure why you'd go anywhere else.

Catalano Square

4.3