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Peaceful place to hang out. Might be a challenge to find, but it's worth poking around.

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Klode Park - New lake spot unlocked

Klode Park

4.6(19 reviews)
1.4 mi

Klode Park has long since been a great green space with solid lake views, but it's recent…read moreplayground update makes it a five-star experience. We made our most recent visit during their annual 4th of July festival which is always a great time. They have a whole bunch of local food vendors, a few bars set up around the park, little activities for the kids, plenty of seating, and live music all day. So great! While here our kids of course wanted to make the trek across the park to the playground they saw in the distance. And boy were we so pleasantly surprised at the brand new set up! Previously, it was rickety, wooden and old. Now they're set up has the squishy flooring and all new play-spaces, slides, and swings. To kids, they might not care much either way, but to parents, it's a luxury to have a playground that's update because it means it's safer. In any case, we'll certainly return for this, if not the beautiful beach area too.

I have been going to Klode for over 20 years, and it's still one of my favorite places to go…read more Tennis courts (now also used for Pickle Ball), indoor bathrooms (women's has an infant changing station), picnic tables and benches, two playground areas, large sandbox, wide open grassy area, and easy access to the beach make this a great place to take kids of all ages. It's also within reasonable walking distance to Winkies, Brueggers, and Sendiks. Klode is a staple of the community and worth becoming a part of your family traditions!

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Maslowski Glendale Community Park

Maslowski Glendale Community Park

4.3(4 reviews)
3.1 mi

This is an excellent park to take all ages of children. Close to the Oak Leaf Trail, this space…read moreoffers swings, slides, bridges, climbing bars, interactive panels, and many more creative options for kids to play, learn, and burn off some energy! There is plenty of open space between the play areas for kids to run around, and the benches and picnic tables offer a chance to sit and share a snack or lunch. If you visit the park during the day, don't forget your sunscreen as there are no trees to provide shade. This is a great addition to the Glendale community, and as a resident, I'm looking forward to going more often to enjoy music, the beer garden, and, of course, more time with family.

What a great park! My 2 kiddos enjoyed playing there and it was fun for them- although I do have…read moresome criticisms- but bear with me as a mom to 2 strong willed boys who have the tendency to run very fast. The park is situated by the parking lot although it is still a distance away but it would be super nice to have the assurance that once you're in your kiddos can't run away. There is little to no shade- there is also just a couple of benches by the actual playground area. Some scattered picnic tables serve as seating to watch the kiddos from afar but not quite enough especially if it's a busy day. Overall it's a fun park to visit and I would definitely recommend checking it out- bring sunscreen and maybe even a chair/blanket in case there isn't seating available.

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Doctors Park - Stairs to the beach!

Doctors Park

4.6(18 reviews)
4.2 mi

Doc Park is beautiful! While visiting friends in Milwaukee, we came to Doc Park to let the kids…read moreburn some energy. The park is BEAUTIFUL and right along the lake. We loved playing on the playground located on the park too. The only downside of the playground is that it's sandy, which can get a little messy, but our boys loved playing in the sand! Outside of the playground, the park is made up of large green fields to explore and run around. We wandered all around until we found a set of stairs leading down to the lake and takes you right to the beach. The path was so pretty! The lakefront in Chicago is always so busy, it was nice to be right along the water and it be so quiet. Doc Park is a gem!

Queue my regular visits to Doctors now that spring has sprung! We live nearby so it's the perfect…read morespot for me and my fam to get our nature fix. I love that it's such a vast park, which so much open space to run, picnic, or post up on a blanket with a book. It also happens to have my son's favorite playground around, so he's always requesting we go! Surrounding the play area are plenty of picnic tables where we have seen grill-out type gatherings before. It's on our list to plan a big one with friends this summer. Plus there's a pavilion down one of the paths that has bathrooms and a covered space which comes in handy. Oh and the BEST part? The very best part!? The relaxing and beautiful walk down into the woods that leads your straight to the Milwaukee shoreline. Everytime I walk down I think that it must be the best kept secret because it's never (ever!) busy. Maybe I'll regret telling the community in this post!? The two pathways, be it quite steep, are wide and paved, winding down into the forest. When you get to the water you find the most stunning and serene views. Sometimes I forget how lucky we are to have Lake Michigan attached to our city. There's nothing not to love at Doctors. Get outdoors and enjoy!

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Shorewood Nature Preserve

Shorewood Nature Preserve

4.8(4 reviews)
1.8 mi

This magical, somewhat hidden spot has been a longtime favorite. I started coming here as a kid and…read morenow bring my two kids here for some oneness with nature. It's small and there are only a few short trails, but it's as serene and lovely as can be. Fall is a perfect time to check it out, but wear shoes that can handle mud and slippery leaves. Be sure to head all the way down to the water. The beach is minimal, but the kids will entertain themselves for hours climbing on fallen trees, looking for the perfect rock and perhaps building a shelter out of branches. One last tip: On your way down the steep hill, borrow a walking stick that you'll find on the left hand side near the entrance. Just be sure to return it for the next explorer to use.

I came here all the time when I was a kid and had the pleasure of returning recently. There are…read moreseveral short hiking loops through the woods and a steep entry trail that goes straight down to the water. There is less beach than there used to be; perhaps it's an erosion issue. If you hike along the water, the beach opens up in a few places. It's very secluded! If you take the trails off to the north of the main one, you should stumble upon a bunch of old wooden benches, which are remnants of a long-gone outdoor church. High schoolers frequent this place to, well, do the things that high schoolers do. Don't worry though, they're more scared of you than you are of them. This is a wonderful place to get close to nature. It's generally very quiet. I've seen deer, bats, lots of interesting mushrooms, and many varieties of wildflower. The trail can be overgrown, but it is still quite clear. It's not possible to get lost, as the park is rather small, and all the trails are loops. Just be careful about wandering onto private property. No one seems to care too much, but there are "no trespassing" signs by the fences. If you want better beach, you might have to ignore the warnings, but you didn't hear it from me. Also, be careful along the shore here-- it can be tricky to traverse.

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Cahill Square Park

Cahill Square Park

4.0(4 reviews)
0.5 mi

What a gem! You have…read moreto be a Whitefish Bay resident to rent this facility. It's $20/hour, for a maximum of 3 hours, with an extra hour for set up and clean up (30 minutes before and after the rental). In the hall, there are 2 large wooden tables and 4 round tables big enough to sit 8-10 already set up. In the back room, there are plenty of chairs that you will need to set up and put back. There is also another round table in the back, but it's missing legs, and you could try to install the legs on (there are some spare legs back there as well) to use the table. We didn't have enough time or the tools to try, but if you really want 5 tables, you might want to be prepared to get this done in time. There are also 4 folding rectangular tables inside. There are electric outlets that will accommodate slow cookers and such, and a little microwave. But no oven or stove, so all cooking will need to be done ahead of time. The gas fireplace will turn on easily with the touch of a button and bring beautiful atmosphere. All the lights are in the office. Bathroom is well stocked and all the cleaning supplies are in the cleaning closet. We had a lovely gathering and very thankful for the venue. Wish the rental could be for 4 hours rather than 3, but it was still a good amount of time.

I'm hesitant to write this because I don't want the secret to get out... But Cahill Park has an…read moreamazing free ice skating rink! During the winter months Cahill Square Park offers free public skating on it's full size hockey rink. This isn't just some unkempt pond, it's a full on Zamboni maintained hockey rink. How it's worked the last few weeks (as you can see in the picture) is they place dividers down the center line and one side is free skate and the other side is pick-up hockey. But they recently added a mini rink right next to the full size one and last week free skate was there and the whole full rink was for pick-up hockey. If you are looking for a place to lace up the skates that doesn't require signing up weeks in advance, Cahill is the place to go. Masks are required for using their facilities, but at an outdoor rink in the winter, why would you not want to wear one anyways? It is only available for open skate a couple hours each day so be sure to check the parks website for times!

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center - Millipede

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

4.7(47 reviews)
4.7 mi

We attended the Wingspan and Wine event and it was a lovely evening in every way. Before entering…read morethe building, we were greeted with a bald eagle, his handler and another staff member introducing us with an abundance of interesting facts about the eagle. All of the staff was friendly, knowledgeable and clearly have a passion and love for their roles at the nature center. The Wingspan and Wine event had a variety of wines to try, along with charcuteries, veggies, fruit and some desserts to munch on throughout the evening. The stars of the evening were the many different raptors we got to see up close and hear all about, all of which are clearly cared for and loved by all of the staff. The property itself is gorgeous and spacious. Visiting the Schlitz Audubon Center has been on my list for years and I'm so glad I was finally able to visit - now I can't wait to go back for more exploring and to see more of what they have to offer!

Had an incredible evening last week at the raptors and wine event…read more Walking around, sampling wines while learning about some of my favorite raptors from the passionate staff made for an enjoyable evening. The space is has the vibe of a rustic lodge and would be great for weddings or larger parties. I'll be back to take advantage of the 6+ miles of outdoor trails. I'll be on the lookout for more events like this in the future.

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