Lakeshore State Park
A man-made peninsula park beside downtown with views of the city skyline and Lake Michigan, perfect for walking and cycling.
Lakeshore State Park is Wisconsin’s only urban state park. It is built on a man-made island between the Discovery World and Henry Maier Festival Park, with lawns, wetlands, pebble beaches and a lakeside path. From here you can photograph both Lake Michigan and the downtown skyline. The park is free, and there is no parking lot. It is about a 10-minute walk from the Art Museum or the Third Ward. In summer you can cycle, fish or moor a small boat here, and the evening views are the best.
Opening hours
Daily 6:00 am–10:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Discovery World
- Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest)
- Milwaukee Art Museum
- Historic Third Ward
- Milwaukee Public Market
- Milwaukee RiverWalk
- Grohmann Museum
- Milwaukee City Hall