Cupertino is an a-okay MKE County Park! Just north of popular South Shore Park, Cupertino has a…read morefishing pier that's been recently fixed after some time in disrepair. Fishing the Lake all along the park is popular, too. Several benches and a long stretch of park give great views of Downtown Milwaukee, and the park stretches to include another patch of greenery, which also includes UW-Extension Community Gardens. Part of the Oak Leaf Trail, you can bike/hike/run on through. A-okay smaller MKE Park that could.

This is a nice park that is directly next to South Shore Park. It has some cool trails, but it's…read moregreat as feature is the walking dock with benches so you can enjoy the lake and the boats coming and going.

One of the wilder Milwaukee County Parks, you can really get lost to the world inside of this 40…read moreacres. A footpath system runs throughout both halves. One solid wood bridge links the north half, full of hickory, beech, and oak, to the back half, full of oak, maple, fallen elm, and ironwood. Many species of ground cover best seen in May, a real woodland treat. Bring binoculars if you have them, many birds. Occasional sound from Airport which has a run way adjacent to the east. Called Cudahy Woods by DNR and most others, Designated as a State Natural Area in 2002, this is truly one of the best of the best that's left. http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/lands/naturalareas/index.asp?sna=351 A bit hard to find, DNR can help clue you in, the large park sign at chained entry has fallen over and not yet been replaced. But is it worth it? Every bit of it.

Cudahy Nature Preserve: This 42-acre forested area located near Milwaukee Mitchell International…read moreAirport was designated a State Natural Area in 2002. It's one of three such areas in Milwaukee County. I was unable to find an explanation, but it's odd that the preserve is in the city of Oak Creek and not the city of Cudahy. The area is comprised of a small parking lot, shelter, and two distinct woodlands separated by a stream. I included a picture of the map to help illustrate, but a single trail with two loops goes through each section of the forest. According to the information provided by the state online, the north section is a dry-mesic forest dominated by red oak, white oak, black cherry, and shagbark hickory trees. The south woods are moister and supports an old-growth forest containing sugar maple, American beech, red oak, white ash, and ironwood trees. It was a nice enough trail, but my first visit was in July and not only were the mosquitos bad (especially in the south woods), but I was continuously bombarded by flies like a piece of dog poop. Sorry for the crude analogy, but it's pretty accurate. I'll need to visit again in the fall when the colors are in full swing and the bugs are long dead. As I mentioned earlier, there is a tiny parking lot, but it currently has no parking spaces painted on the ground. I was not a fan of the narrow and blind turn into and out of the lot connecting it to College Avenue either. The Nature Preserve itself is nice, but this is a below average lot that needs some care. Overall, this is a short trail that those looking for somewhere new to explore might enjoy. Personally, I recommend driving five minutes further east to either Grant or Warnimont Parks on the shore of Lake Michigan.

Cute local park, on the Fox River. Clean, open, playground, shelter & bathrooms. It's small &…read moreeverything basic for an afternoon in the park or short walk. I was looking for trails to walk & the trail just went around the park. It's a nice neighborhood park. Note, after 11/15 bathrooms are closed & garbage cans are all gone; winterized.

Established in 1868, at the start of the magical Waukesha springs era, Bethesda Park sits right…read morealong side the Fox River. The river bank is low and the river easily accessible via canoe or kayak. It is a favorite of the fisherman amongst us. On the northeast end of the park, you'll find a single tennis court, and though a net is up, only rarely will you see it in use. Up hill from the river, road side, there is a picnic shelter and playground, which on the other hand is frequently in use by little ones, Mom and/or Dad close at hand. Dog lovers can rejoice, your dogs are welcome here, though must be leashed. Owners are in fact frequently seen walking the grounds with their fury friends or having a game of catch. Nature enthusiast will find the trees truly grand and mystical. If you come at the right time, you might even be able to catch a glimpse of the resident white squirrel playing in the branches. Best to come and experience for yourself. Lots to see and explore. Take your time and open yourself up to a very unique experience. Don't forget to look beyond the surface, exercise your imagination and all your senses. A lot of history here. Enjoy.

This park has been great starting point for a bike rides in the mornings. People park their cars…read moreunload their bikes and jump on the bug line trail and go on long rides east and west of the city of Merton. The park also has bathrooms in a play area for children. It's clean well-maintained in a good location to start a bike rideOr a walk out in the lake country area. I recommend and will return.

This is a great little park in West Allis…read more There's a large expanse of green space with a short trail around if you're looking to get in a short walk. I've walked around the park and enjoyed the trees. On one side of the park is a small historical cemetery (very small!) which was interesting to check out. There's some other historical elements. I'll be honest, I didn't read all the signs--but, there's a few signs explaining the history, there's what appears to be an old schoolhouse, and there's a police/jail bars randomly (I'm assuming it's not actually random--but again, didn't read the signs) erected on one side of the park as well. There's a small parking lot, so parking isn't difficult. And, the gazebo is covered if you're ever looking for fresh air in inclement weather. Enjoy!

Beautiful, cozy little park situated by an old cream-colored brick school (now historical site) and…read morea tiny cemetery. The old bargates with the lettering are charming. There's a couple walkways, nicely maintained grassy and shady areas to picnic on, and I'm told there are some small events that are even hosted here too!

This is a neighborhood park in the middle of a duplex and condo community with what looked like a…read morebrand new (or very well maintained) baseball diamond with a small spectator bleacher, covered picnic area, children's playground, and basketball court. The pavilion also had a set of bathrooms. Only street parking is available, but the street is wide and parking is available on both sides. There was a very large grassy field where I saw an owner and pup playing fetch with a Frisbee. I was there midday and was the only person for almost all of my 45 mins stay. My pup was leashed and we walked the perimeter (she loves edges, that's were the best smells are!). I didn't see the sign saying what was prohibited -including dogs- until I left. Oops. There was a access/walking trail/bike path underneath the power lines where I did see another owner walking a dog. The area between the manicured grass of the park and the trail is left wild and seemed to somewhat marshy/wet. I was not able to tell if there was a small ephemeral stream channel or not; there was quite a large patch of phragmites (an invasive perennial reed grass) and a lot of buckthorn, which was surprising given this is a Waukesha County managed park. I recommend cutting and treating to prevent the spread of these invasive plants along the trail. Anyway, I could see how this would be a great neighborhood park for a picnic in the warm weather and used for local games of baseball, basketball, soccer, etc in pre- and post-COVID times.

This is the closest picnic table to Mr. Wok if you get take out Malaysian and need to lunch al…read morefresco. The picnic tables are recycled plastic so no splinters and easy to wipe down. The tables are in the shade and covered so a good spot in hot sunny weather or if sprinkles are imminent. The park as a nice grassy area, a baseball diamond with bleachers, a playground, surprisingly clean restrooms but no water fountain (no bubbler either). Overall well maintained. No parking lot but there is curbside parking. This last part might be important to know if you asked Mr. Wok to make your order "hot, like Malaysians like it." Still, water doesn't put out that oral fire anyway, you need a sweet milk drink to extinguish that kind of hot. It's in a suburban residential neighborhood, but a pack of South Asian aunties walked by so I felt safe and secure.

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!

This park-like area is a bit of a hidden gem. Located off a dead end street, Kiwanis Landing, part…read moreof the River Revitalization Foundation, features meandering paths along the river, lots of native plants, places to sit and a lot of the property is bordered by rustic fences built from tree branches. It's also a good place to launch a canoe or kayak with over 600 feet of river frontage.