Parks_Topic Contact_Lakeshore
- Email: Lakeshore State Park
- Phone: tel:+1-414-274-4281
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.
Website: Lakeshore State Park
County: Milwaukee
500 N Harbor Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States
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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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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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Stop by Lakeshore’s pebble beach for a fun and free crafting event before the evening’s bonfire.
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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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Lakeshore State Park is partnering with Discovery World to provide programming for Discovery World’s first-ever Turtle Fest.
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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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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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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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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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Join our educator for a hike and learn about the importance of bees, as well as the threats they face.