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- Email: Lakeshore State Park
- Phone: tel:+1-414-274-4281
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
County: Milwaukee
Parks_Topic Contact_Lakeshore
500 N Harbor Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States
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Work Play Earth Day Clean Up Event
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Meet at Lakeshore State Park’s north entrance, just in front of Discovery World, and help pick up litter to get the park looking beautiful for summer!
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Spring Migration Hike
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Did you know there are over 100 species of birds that call the park home? Walk through Lakeshore State Park with Master Naturalist, Anne Duffy, and learn the basics of urban bird watching and watch for the over 70 migratory birds that reside…
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Controlled Burn Hike
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Lakeshore State Park has completed its first ever controlled/prescribed burn. Join our park naturalist to learn why periodic fire is important to prairies and what restoration plans are underway. Meet at the south entrance park sign.
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Spring Migration Hike
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Did you know there are over 100 species of birds that call the park home? Walk through Lakeshore State Park with Master Naturalist, Anne Duffy, and learn the basics of urban bird watching and watch for the over 70 migratory birds that reside…
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Winter At Lakeshore State Park: Hibernate, Migrate Or Adapt
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Stop by our drop-in table, just inside Discovery World, to learn how different animals in Lakeshore State Park spend the winter.
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#OptOutside Hike
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The #OptOutside movement was started by the outdoor retail company REI in 2015.
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Bat Fact!
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Bats are a vital part of many ecosystems but are often misunderstood animals. Join Lakeshore’s naturalist for a hike around the park to learn more about these fascinating creatures.
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Beach Bonfire
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Don’t miss our last Beach Bonfire of the year! Join Lakeshore staff on Pebble Beach for a cozy fire and tasty s’mores as the sun sets. Feel free to hang out for a while or just drop in for a quick snack. All ages and abilities welcome.
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Scavenger Hike
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Join our Naturalist for a fall prairie scavenger hunt before our monthly bonfire! The prairie looks different throughout the year, so let’s see what we can find in these chillier days of autumn!