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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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    Prairie Walk

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    Summer means our prairies are in full bloom! Join one of our naturalists to learn about some of the more than 200 native plants in our park.

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    Fossil Hike

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    Come 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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    Pride Month Hike

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    Celebrate Pride Month with a guided hike through Lakeshore State Park!

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    Invasive Species Awareness Day

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    Invasive aquatic species damage Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers, but we can slow their spread. Join Lakeshore staff and DNR FiN’terns for a morning of fun activities to learn about potential threats, as well as how to fish!

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    Beach Bonfire

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    Take advantage of our long, warm summer nights and join Lakeshore State Park for a bonfire 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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    Summer Solstice Hike

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    The summer solstice occurs when the earth’s tilt towards the sun is at a maximum. It is also a time of new beginnings, signaling the changing of season.

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    Father's Day Fishing

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    Celebrate Father’s Day with your dad, grandpa, uncle or other special someone by going fishing together! Our clinic is perfect for all ages and abilities.

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    Prairie Hike

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    Curious about plants? Come join one of our Naturalists at Lakeshore State Park to learn about the native plants on the property. With Lakeshore being home to over 200 native plants it’s a great place to learn about the varying plants that come into…

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    Bird Hike

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    Join us on a hike to learn the basics of bird watching and look for native and migratory bird species.

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