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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.

Location

 Directions

  43.031156, -87.894858

County: Milwaukee

  • Event

    Volunteer Workday

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    Learn to identify invasive species while helping maintain our native prairies with park staff!

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    Kids Fishing Clinic

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    In celebration of Youth Skills Day, stop by the south entrance of Lakeshore State Park and try your hand at fishing (near Summerfest’s BMO stage as you enter the main ‘island’ portion of the park at the south end).

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    Beach ‘Bonfire’

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    In celebration of World Chocolate Day, stop by the pebble beach, make a s’more, and meet the Park staff on your stroll through the park!

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    Rainbow Scavenger Hunt

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    Try to find a natural item for every color of the rainbow!

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    21st Annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5k Run/Walk

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    Compete in a USAT chip-timed 5k run or walk individually or as a team along the Hank Aaron State Trail.

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    Sunset Prairie Hike

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    Learn how to identify current ones in bloom and how the prairies change through the seasons on a walk with our Park Naturalist.

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    Perseid’s Meteor Shower Viewing

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    Join the park naturalist to look for meteors shooting across the sky on the peak night for viewing.

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    Volunteer Workday

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    Learn to identify invasive species while helping maintain our native prairies with park staff!

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    Nature Hike

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    Learn about the plants and wildlife that call Lakeshore ‘home,’ and a bit of history mixed in too!

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    Kids Fishing Clinic

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    Learn how to use a fishing pole and test your skills as we fish for panfish!

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