Lakeshore State Park

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.

Contact

Website: Lakeshore State Park

Location

 Directions

  43.031156, -87.894858

County: Milwaukee

  • Event

    Spiders and other ‘creepy crawlers

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    Looking for a fun and family friendly way to start your Halloween? Join our Naturalist on a hunter for spiders and other ‘creepy crawlers’.

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    Halloween 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, tasty s’mores and a good spooky time as the sun sets.

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    Youth Fishing Clinic

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    Join us for our last youth fishing clinic of the year! Now is the perfect time to learn more about fishing or rediscover your love for the activity!

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    Strolling Lakeshore at Sunset

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    Fall is underway at Lakeshore, but there is still plenty of nature to see!

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    Indigenous Plant Uses

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    Did you know that some of the native prairie plants growing in the park are medicinal and that Wisconsin’s Indigenous peoples used these plants in a variety of ways?

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    Searching for Seeds

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    Fall is harvest time at Lakeshore State Park! By October, most of our native prairie species have gone to seed.

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    Open Paddle with Canoemobile

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    Wilderness Inquiry’s Canoemobile program will be joining us to host open (free) paddling!

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    Farewell to Summer Walk

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    Wander through the park with a Naturalist and learn more about our prairies changing ecosystem.

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    Beach Bonfire and Outdoor Skills Night

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

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    Moths—Camouflaging in Nature

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    September is the time to explore prairies and discover the insects that call this ecosystem home!

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