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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

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  43.031156, -87.894858

County: Milwaukee

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    Prairie Hike

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    Lakeshore State Park is home to over 200 species of native plants!

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    Hunting for Dragonflies

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    Did you know that dragonflies are the most successful hunters in the animal kingdom?

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    Beach Bonfire and Prairie Plants Bookmark Making

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    Take advantage of our long summer nights and join Lakeshore State Park staff for a bonfire at Pebble Beach.

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    Medicinal Natives of Lakeshore

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    Did you know that some of the native prairie plants growing in the park are medicinal?

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    Feathered Friends

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    Learn how our feathered friends fly, see examples of bird wings, guess the bird by its sound and create your own decals to make your windows bird-safe!

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    Bee Hike

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    Buzz buzz buzz! Did you know that there are more than 400 species of bees native to Wisconsin?

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    Beach Bonfire

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    Join Lakeshore State Park staff for a bonfire at Pebble Beach. Feel free to hang out and enjoy the fire or just stop by for a s’more. Donations for s’mores are welcome but not required and benefit the Friends of Lakeshore State Park. All ages and…

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    Prairie & Pollinator Walk

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    Curious about native plants and their pollinator friends? Come join the park naturalists on a walk to celebrate Pollinator Week.

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    Urban Bird Hike with Milwaukee Birders

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    Milwaukee birders binoculars up! Walk with expert birders to spot local species and log your sightings with eBird.

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    Youth Fishing Clinic

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    Always wanted to fish but not sure where to start? Come on down to Lakeshore State Park’s fishing pier for our public fishing clinic!

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