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Lakeshore State Park

Lakeshore State Park

Description

In the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Lakeshore State Park provides a unique urban oasis with recreational and educational opportunities geared to the urban population. Lakeshore State Park offers great views of the city and Lake Michigan and has a reservable, overnight boat slip.

Location

 Directions

  43.031156, -87.894858

County: Milwaukee

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    Urban Bird Hike

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    Lakeshore State Park is home to over 70 native and migratory species of birds, and the spring is an excellent time to spot some of our returning friends! Join us on a hike to learn the basics of bird watching and seek out some of these beautiful…

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    Wildflowers Of Lakeshore Hike

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    Curious about plants? Come join one of our naturalists at Lakeshore State Park to learn about the native plants on the property.

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    Sunflowers And Suncatchers Beach Bonfire

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    Stop by Lakeshore’s pebble beach for a fun and free crafting event before the evening’s bonfire.

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    Free Fishing Weekend

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    Come down to the Lakeshore fishing pier for our fishing clinic, where all fishing supplies are provided, and DNR staff are available to help you learn the ropes.

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    Wisconsin Reptiles Hike

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    Lakeshore State Park is partnering with Discovery World to provide programming for Discovery World’s first-ever Turtle Fest.

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    Urban Bird Hike

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    Join us on a morning hike to learn the basics of bird watching and seek out some of these beautiful species. Each bird hike is unique, as migration causes our residents to change throughout the year.

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    Spring Scavenger Hunt

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    Love a good scavenger hunt? If so, come and pick up a checklist of items to search for while you enjoy a walk throughout the park.

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    Beach Bonfire

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    As the days become longer, beach bonfires return to Lakeshore State Park! Come join us at Pebble Beach to make s’mores, enjoy the cozy fire and get to know our park staff at our first bonfire of 2025.

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    Bubble Hike

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    Have you ever seen bubbles in nature? More specifically on plants? Come join us as we search for bubbles created by these tiny creatures called spittle bugs! Meet with our parks Naturalist to get a bottle to blow your own bubbles as we make our way…

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    Bee Hike

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    Join our educator for a hike and learn about the importance of bees, as well as the threats they face.

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