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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History of Lakeshore State Park Hike / Caminata histórica del parque estatal Lakeshore (bilingual)
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Learn about the history and construction of Lakeshore, Wisconsin’s only human-built, urban state park. We will walk a complete loop of the park, stopping to talk about the changing landscape along the way. Meet at the Park’s north entrance, just…
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Sensing Gardens: Guided Hike for Blind And Visually Impaired Individuals
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Experience nature through senses other than sight! Listen to Lakeshore’s residents and migratory birds. Smell its many native flowers. Taste its edible herbs. Estimated hike distance out and back: one mile. Sighted friends and family welcome!
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Sunset Hike/ Domingo, 24 de julio 7 a 8:30 p.m. Caminata al puesto del sol
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Summer is in full bloom! Join Lakeshore State Park staff on a leisurely walk around the park as you let your senses engage in the sights, sounds and smells of summer and relax as the sun sets. Meet at the Park’s north entrance, just west of…
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Butterfly Hike
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Come to Lakeshore State Park to learn about native butterfly species. Join our naturalist for an afternoon walk watching for the fluttering magic that is butterflies. Lakeshore State Park is an exceptional place to see native grasses, wildflowers…
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Fossil Hike / Jueves, 21 de julio – 6 a 7:30 p.m. Caminata de fósiles (bilingual)
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Learn which of Lakeshore’s plants are edible and how they can be used in cooking. Learn which plants to avoid eating, and which ones have been used as medicine. Meet at the Park’s north entrance, just west of Discovery World. All ages and abilities…
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Photo Scavenger Hunt
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Our photo scavenger hunt is open to anyone who has a phone with a camera (or a regular camera) & wants to have fun! Meet our naturalist at the north entrance to get your own copy of the photo scavenger hunt.
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Kids Fishing Clinic
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Come and try your hand at fishing. Learn to fish like a pro from our experienced staff members. No fishing license is required for children 15 years old and younger.
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Wild Edible Plants / Jueves, 19 de julio – 6 a 7:30 p.m. Plantas silvestres comestibles (bilingual)
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Learn which of Lakeshore’s plants are edible and how they can be used in cooking. Learn which plants to avoid eating, and which ones have been used as medicine. Meet at the Park’s north entrance, just west of Discovery World. All ages and abilities…
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Firefly Drop-In Program
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If you are planning on watching the fireworks from Lakeshore State Park, be sure to stop by our table and learn a bit about fireflies and nature’s living light display. One of the few bioluminescent animals, fireflies have always fascinated folks…
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Bird Hike
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Start July with a walk through Lakeshore State Park and discover what birds have decided to spend the summer with us.