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Lakeshore State Park
Category: Active Life Parks Parks [Edit]
N Harbor DrMilwaukee, WI 53202
Neighborhood: Historic Third Ward
(414) 274-4281
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
8 reviews for Lakeshore State Park
8 reviews in English
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Review from Victor M.
8/9/2011
I wish a place like this was in Chicago. Despite walking around downtown and feeling the heat. For some odd reason this place has a consistent cool breeze.
The walks are long and very scenic. Sidewalks are free from gum, graffiti, trash, etc. A very nice park with good upkeep and respected by the public. -
Review from Lisa A.
Milwaukee, WI
9/5/2011 2 photos
Nice park right on the lakefront. This extends Milwaukees lakefront with parks from lake park all the way down. There's a big trail that loops around from discovery world at the north end to Marcus ampitheater at the south end. You can also keep going on a path that goes under the hoan bridge into the 3rd ward too. (And the same with the north end-paths continue on past discovery world and the art museum.
You'll see lots of wild flowers, birds, other wild life (lots of crawfish - I've seen a fox here once while jogging.
There's.actually a cute little beach here , but note the signs saying fishing permitted but not swimming.
It definitely has that 'cooler by the lake thing' going, so if you go in a season other than summer dress appropriately. If you go while a festival is going on at Henry maier park, you can often hear a lot of the music at lakeshore.
The only thing I wished ? That there was a bathroom and a drinking fountain! It could be a logistical issue, or there may be some I just haven't found them yet.
Anyhow, its a cute little park. Definitely something to check out in Milwaukee. -
Review from Nicole D.
Milwaukee, WI
Beautiful park love the nice long walks you can take :)
Love by the lake too!! -
Review from Kathy G.
Oak Creek, WI
10/14/2010
Whether the sun is just coming up or going down, Lakeshore Park is a great spot to enjoy the view. Between the urban surroundings and the lake view, it's such a gorgeous spot. It feels like a piece of serenity so close to downtown.
Runners love the lakefront and I love to add this as the turnaround spot on my runs. You can't beat the even, pristeen paths. Sometimes I have to share the sidewalks with the geese and there are usually a fisherman or two around adding character to the surroundings.
It is a beautiful urban park with prairie grass, rocks and park benches to sit and relax, and of course, incredible views. -
Review from Ryan D.
Milwaukee, WI
4/20/2010
Great way to enjoy the lakefront. Day or night.
I prefer to come here after dark because of the magnificant view of the cityscape when everything is all lit up.
I love this place. Check it out.
And it's FREE.
Helpful tip: If in doubt, bring a sweatshirt or jacket. Even on some summer nights, the wind off the lake can at times make it slightly chilly. -
Review from John D.
Milwaukee, WI
7/10/2007 3 photos
This is a seven hectare park on a constructed island in Lake Michigan located just offshore from the Maier Festival Grounds (Summerfest). It has gorgeous views of the city and lake and serves as a crucial connection for pedestrian and bicycle access to the Lake Michigan shoreline.
During the many summer festivals at the Maier Festival Grounds, you can still get out on this park to walk along the shore of the lake--a big plus, because in prior times, the lakeshore in this area would be blocked off most of the summer for festivals.
This park showcases prairie grass, open fields, and associated biota. There are no trees. Also, please understand that this is a wonderful park to walk to and through--there is no parking lot here, and there is no automobile access. You can easily walk to and through this park from the nearby Pier Wisconsin area.
There is a fishing dock out into the lagoon as well as two areas where large stone blocks run stair-like into the water where you can fish or sit. -
Review from Will H.
11/14/2010
What a beautiful view of lake michigan, views of downtown milwaukee and the art museum and the list could go on forever. This prairie restoration park is a great continuation of the lakeshore trail and there are a few different paths to take south toward 794 and under it even! There is a large outdoor convention/concert space here as well, although I've never been to an event here. A very nice urban park with wide-open spaces.
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Review from Dave S.
Milwaukee, WI
12/7/2007
Some folks have poo-pooed this park for its lack of trees. The park is constructed on a pile of huge chunks of bedrock excavated from deep beneath the city, so no trees will ever grow here. But it's not a State Park in the sense of lush, forested place with hiking trails and camping sites. It's an urban park, an oasis where folks can take a short stroll, connect with the waters of Lake Michigan, sit and contemplate the harbor, the skyline, and the blue expanse of the Lake.
Lakeshore State Park is not a destination in and of itself. It's a place to chill for a bit while visiting Summerfest, the art museum, Discovery World, or while riding your bike up and down the Lakefront.
As a bicyclist, I love the fact that this park finally connects the lakeshore bike paths north of the downtown with bike lanes through the Third Ward and south. It makes riding from the north shore to the south shore much easier and more pleasent.
