Parks_Topic Contact_Lakeshore
- 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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Animal Tracks Hike
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Come join us to trek through Lakeshore State Park and learn about finding and identifying common animal tracks with one of our educators. You will see examples of tracks from critters you see every day and learn how to look for them on your own.
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Fireworks Drop-In
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Start your July off with a BANG, and get ready for the Fourth of July with a firework display at Lakeshore State Park! Spend your night enjoying the show in the sky and the scenery on the ground while learning about the display with one of our…
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Pollinator Hike
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Join our naturalist on a walk thru Lakeshore State Park to view the many plants that benefit pollinators and learn what you can do to help our helpful insects.
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Summer Scavenger Hunt/Geocache
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Love a good scavenger hunt or curious about geocaching? If so, come and pick up a checklist of items to search for while you enjoy a walk throughout the park. There will be 10 items listed. Find seven or more to win a prize of your choosing! This…
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Urban Critter: RACOON
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Curious about these masked bandits? If so, drop in and learn about these mysterious critters with our educator, Maria. There will be hands-on activities and a take home a craft at the end! This activity is designed with families in mind, but all…
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Invasive Species Hike
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Come learn why you should spread the word but not spread the plant with our educator, Vienna! Walk with our educator and learn to identify plants that hurt our natural ecosystem and why they are dangerous for our native beauties!
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Beach Bonfire
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Come spend a little bit of your summer night at our bonfire on Pebble Beach! Come to make s’mores, warm up by the fire and get to know your local park staff! Donations to the Friends of Lakeshore State Park, a group that supports these events, are…
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Crafts & Games With An Educator
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Excited for the bonfire? We are too! Come join our educators at Lakeshore State Park to celebrate a little early with various fun yard games and crafts before the Beach Bonfire.
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Tales for Tots
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Come hear some tall "tails" read by our naturalist, Anne. In this series of stories, we will be reading about creatures that live among us and the environment we share! This program is being hosted with small children in mind.
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Father’s Day Fishing Clinic
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Come and join the staff out at Lakeshore State Park for our Father’s Day Fishing Clinic! All are welcome. Supplies will be available for those attending. No license required for children 15 and under.