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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

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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…

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    Invasive Species Hike

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    Come learn why you should spread the word but not spread the plant with our educator, Vienna! Walk with our educator and learn to identify plants that hurt our natural ecosystem and why they are dangerous for our native beauties!

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    Beach Bonfire

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    Come spend a little bit of your summer night at our bonfire on Pebble Beach! Come to make s’mores, warm up by the fire and get to know your local park staff! Donations to the Friends of Lakeshore State Park, a group that supports these events, are…

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    Crafts & Games With An Educator

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    Excited for the bonfire? We are too! 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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    Tales for Tots

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    Come hear some tall "tails" read by our naturalist, Anne. In this series of stories, we will be reading about creatures that live among us and the environment we share! This program is being hosted with small children in mind.

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    Father’s Day Fishing Clinic

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    Come and join the staff out at Lakeshore State Park for our Father’s Day Fishing Clinic! All are welcome. Supplies will be available for those attending. No license required for children 15 and under.

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    Prairie Plant Hike

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    Curious about plants? Come join one of our educators at Lakeshore State Park to learn about the plants on the property. With Lakeshore being home to over 100 native plant species, it’s a great place to learn about the varying plants that come into…

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    Rainbow Hike

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    Lakeshore State Park invites you to come and enjoy the beautiful blooms of June! With the park being home to over 100 varieties of plants, there are plenty of nature’s hues to come and admire while taking a hike with one of our Educators. All ages…

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    Fishing Clinic

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    Stop by and learn how to fish with the staff at Lakeshore State Park!

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    Urban Critters: FOX

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    Curious about our fantastic friend, the Fox? If so, drop in and learn more about them with one of our educators at Lakeshore!

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