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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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Beach Bonfire
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Spend a summer night enjoying Lakeshore State Park from the bonfire on Pebble Beach or the lake!
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Crafts & Games with an Educator
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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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Fishing Clinic
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Come learn how to fish with the Lakeshore State Park staff! Supplies and instruction will be available for those attending, and no license is required for children 15 and under. No experience is needed, all are welcome!
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Prairie Hike
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Join our Naturalist for a walk through some of Lakeshore State Park’s many prairies! Don’t miss out on this chance to see and learn about the plant and animal life of these unique ecosystems. All ages and abilities welcome! Meet at the North…
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Fossil Hike
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What does Lakeshore State Park have to do with Niagara Falls? Come find out and learn some Wisconsin geological history as you explore the Lannon stone lining the park searching for fossilized coral, trilobites, brachiopods and cephalopods.
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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…