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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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    History of Lakeshore State Park Hike

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    Learn about the history of Lakeshore, Wisconsin’s only human-built urban state park and its surrounding area.

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    Lakeshore Bird Hike

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    In celebration of Migratory Bird Month, we will take time to hike and spot some of our returning friends as they make Lakeshore home for another summer season.

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    Lakeshore Beach Bonfire

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    What better way to spend these beautiful nights than with a bonfire?! Join us at the first bonfire of the 2023 season, located at Pebble Beach.

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    Bubble Hike

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    Join us as we search for bubbles created by tiny creatures called spittlebugs!

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    Mother’s Day Prairie Flower Hike

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    Mothers, aunts and grandmothers are welcome to enjoy this beautiful hike while learning about our wonderful prairies and moms in the natural world.

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    Origami Swallows

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    Learn about our fast-flighted friends with our Educator, Maria. You’ll even get an origami swallow to call your own at the end of the program!

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    Earth Day Hike

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    Learn about the history of the park, the wildlife that call it home and the benefits of prairie restoration.

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    Spring Migration Hike

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    Did you know there are over 100 species of birds that call this park home?

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    World Water Day Hike

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    Come enjoy our amazing water source and learn about Lake Michigan on an easy 0.7-mile hike around Lakeshore State Park.

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    Spring Equinox Hike

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    Join us for a walk through Lakeshore State Park to observe the signs of winter trying to hold on and look for signs of spring trying to break through.

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