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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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Wild Edible Plants / 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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Beach ‘Bonfire’
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Stop by the pebble beach, make a s’more, warm up by the fire and meet the park staff on your stroll through the park! Donations to the Friends of Lakeshore State Park to support these events are welcomed but not required. These activities are geared…
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Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
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Try to find a natural item for every color of the rainbow! Once found, draw and record it as we make our way through the park, and learn about what you found from park staff. Meet at the Park’s north entrance, just west of Discovery World. We will…
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Flag Day Veteran's Hike
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This Flag Day, Lakeshore invites veterans and their families, as well as the general public, on a guided tour of the park, with a focus on the Milwaukee lakefront area’s history. Thank you for your service! Meet at the Park’s north entrance, just…
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Apps for Plant and Animal Identification
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There are powerful apps for identifying all types of wild plants, animals, insects and fungi. Our naturalist will show you how to use an app to identify the various elements of your natural surroundings as well as to participate in common-interest…
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Brunch On The Beach
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Summerfest will be winding down, but there is still time to catch some folk entertainment, grab some food, and participate in some family-friendly activities at Lakeshore State Park!
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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.
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Beach ‘Bonfire’
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First of the 2022 season! Stop by the pebble beach, make a s’more, warm up by the fire and meet the park staff on your stroll through the park!