Outdoors in Milwaukee

Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory

Horticultural conservatory showcasing desert, jungle & seasonal flora plus a model railroad.

Lakeshore State Park

22-acre urban state park with a fishing pier & marina, plus benches, views & a 1.7-mile paved trail.

Humboldt Park

Mitchell Park

South Shore Park

Park on Lake Michigan with a beach, a beer garden, a playground & views of downtown.

Cathedral Square Park

Urban green space offering free WiFi & hosting various community festivals, markets & events.

Havenwoods State Forest

State forest popular for viewing birds & wildlife, with serene trails & kids' nature programs.

Brown Deer Park

Expansive green space features a golf course, boathouse, soccer & softball fields & a sledding hill.

4Seasons Skate Park of Milwaukee

Indoor park with beginning & professional ramps for skateboarders, in-line skaters & BMX bikers.

Red Arrow Park

City green space with lawns & benches, plus a seasonal outdoor ice-skating rink.

South Shore Beach

Lake Park

Venerable lakefront park with a golf course, ball fields, nature paths, events & an 1855 lighthouse.

Kilbourn Reservoir Park by Milwaukee Water Works

Views from the top of a filled-in reservoir, plus a playground & a half court for basketball.

Veterans Park

Park on Lake Michigan featuring a veterans memorial, fishing, a paved walking trail & restrooms.

Père Marquette Park

Compact green space bordered by river & buildings, with a waterside walkway & gazebo.

South Shore Terrace Kitchen & Beer Garden

Gastropub in a 1930's bathhouse with lake view gardens, beers & a family menu.

Bay View Park & Beach

Fondy Farmers Market

Bradford Beach

Estabrook Beer Garden

Seasonal beer garden in a public park featuring imported brews, German-style snacks & picnic tables.