Veterans Park is the perfect place for activities. From kite flying and paddle boats to jet skis and sailing over Lake Michigan, this park allows Milwaukee denizens to enjoy the great outdoors. On weekends, the park is particularly crowded and during concerts, festivals or any traffic with the adjacent Mckinley Marina, it is especially packed. Its proximity to the downtown area is ideal and visitors can easily access the park to quickly exchange the clamor of the city for the green tranquility on the lakefront.
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Lake Park
This park was designed by the renowned American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead and it is one of his three pearls in the 'Grand Necklace' of parks for the city of Milwaukee (the other two parks are Riverside and Washington). The park's location is perfectly positioned on the lake and some of the highlights include the North Point Lighthouse, the Lake Park Golf Course and their summer concert series for children. Check Lake Park Friends website for more details and event information.
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Also known as the Henry Maier Festival Grounds, this park is a local favorite. It is located in downtown Milwaukee along the Lake Michigan shoreline and it hosts many of the city's festivals, including Summerfest. Moreover, this 80-plus acre park has five permanent stages and an amphitheater which makes it the most sought-after space for outdoor concerts. It is also a popular spot for locals to come and walk their dogs in the mornings if conditions allow.
Humboldt Park is located in the Bay View neighborhood and is one of the best parks to fish, bike, walk or to just relax. The park is well-manicured and always buzzing with activity, the nearby Pavilion is available for events and you can even rent the bandshell for your own private occasion. In the summer, one of the small ponds is stocked with fish and it's the perfect spot to introduce the art of fishing to the kids.
Lake Park
McKinley Park & Marina is the spot for water and jet-skis, sailing, kite-flying and a it also has a pristine sand beach. The official boating season lasts from May 1st to the end of October and the rates for jet-skis, non-motorized boats and slip rentals are well-priced for both residents as well as non-residents. In addition to all the water sports, the views towards the downtown skyline are inimitable and the trails are perfectly tranquil, it is no wonder this park consistently rated as one of the best parks in Milwaukee year-after-year.
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The Havenwoods State Forest welcomes visitors to explore its scenic and beautiful wilderness. Wetlands, grasslands, arboretum and much more awaits you at this expansive forest.
