Took this fantastic trail from the Milwaukee Public Market to West Allis, almost 10 years ago…read more Hadn't been back on it until a few weeks ago. We walked all around with our dog. This is just an outstanding feature in a city that caters more to cars than anything else. Such a great addition to Miller Valley, where there is so much industrial history. I see the effort that had been made to involve the immediate community in building and growing this trail and surrounding areas. Now that I live nearby, I'll be here for the Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup.

Forget anything I said about the oak leaf trail cuz hey -- its actually the Hank Aaron trail! Ill…read morehave to update that review! This is a very functional trail that begins on canal st sort of in the "valley" created by the two sections of the sixth street bridge. (If you're coming from the north and end up at the roundabout and Conejitos you've gone too far.) It really starts on just a sidewalk so its a little easy to miss. (There's also a loop that goes around the little "peninsula" the Harley museums is on.) Also, for reasons I can't comprehend, a winding ramp down (labelled "hank Aaron trail") from the top of the sixth street bridge, had a pretty impenetrable concrete slab placed in front of it. Maybe flooding or it was too windy? I needed to get out to 60th street and national (roughly) on my bike and was thrilled to find this trail! The start of it is pretty industrial and a lot of it is just next to the street but it worked great for my purposes and provides a lot of different types of scenery. (Industrial, forest, Miller park, etc.) Speaking of which, pretty sure you can take a right at the "valley passage" (see pics)& get over to miller park. It also takes you right past potawatomi casino (more money for the slots - less for gas!) if you're into that sort of thing. Its overall pretty well marked Some gals at the gym came on the trail from the west (New Berlin! ) and said rumor has it that the portion of the trail around the zoo interinterchange may be closed for several months during construction. (Can't confirm or deny this - but just a heads up.) Overall a nice addition to the parks system.

When we visit our son, we are always looking for new dog parks to try with our grand dog. Homestead…read moreHollow was a nice one. There are two areas, separating large and small dogs. The large dog area had a big open space for socializing and play. It also had some agility equipment, so if you want to train your dog on an apparatus, this is the place to do it. In the large dog area, there are also some trails to enjoy with beautiful wild flowers. After the dog park, we walked around the outer edge of the full park which was wooded and mostly dirt trails (some paved near the entrance). You need a park pass to enter and we bought a day pass for $7. It was a nice stop!

It's actually pretty nice spot. I was there last night but it's a to Bridgeboro Road was a little…read morewet. Definitely recommend checking it out.

This park is such a gem! I had no idea that the park existed and stumbled upon it. Took my pup for…read morea walk and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery! It's a space that provides beautiful views of the city while simultaneously highlighting the nature and industry among the urban landscape. It was quiet and tucked away. Yet also unabashedly urban. I'm looking forward to going back soon!

Reed Street Yards Park was a new to me area of town, but man it is a pretty spot! It is right on…read morethe river and a great big open spot of grass. I visited there for the Journal Sentinels Food and Wine Experience and they had plenty of space to set everything up. I wouldn't be surprised to see some other events pop up here, but lucky to whoever lives close enough to spend an afternoon having a picnic or throwing the ball for their dog!

While this was a spacious park, I don't think it's worth the daily pass fee of $7. There is a good…read moreamount of parking available and a small pond for people/dogs to play in. Checked out some of the trails but they weren't too well maintained. We primarily stopped by for a beer garden and car show. If you don't pay the fee beforehand online, you'll receive something in the mail about a month later. Surprised they charge this much considering they don't put more into their park. I'd rather check out a different free park in the area, like Whitnall.

I've been here before over the years for the trails and dog parks. You need a day or year pass for…read moreparking. The year pass is worth it if you would visit more than 6 times/visit any of the other Waukesha Parks. I went this past visit with my pup to paddle board- I personally wouldn't go again for this since it really is a pond and the water is a bit stinky and quite yucky! If we would have fallen in the water I would have been so upset so we only did one lap and then I let him play some water fetch. I do love the expanse of trails however and it looks like they have a beer garden set up as well. I'll come back just not for the water portion here

We had a great time! Highly recommend this Charter! We had a group of 2 experienced, 2 semi…read moreexperienced, and one rookie (me!) and we all had a great time. Caught Chinook/King Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Coho Salmon. Learned a lot about the history of the lake and more. My husband won the "fish story" of the day after we circled around after a broken line and partially hand reeled then reattached and reeled a salmon back in! We couldn't have done it without their guidance and expertise. They were professional but still fun and lighthearted, attentive but not overbearing, cautious but not overly so. I appreciated their focus on safety and our comfort (we wouldn't have gone too far out if the waves were too choppy or anyone was getting "seasick") and they seemed 100% genuinely dedicated to making sure we had a great trip, from the planning to the fishing to cleaning our fish etc. The boat was beautiful and comfortable, the bathroom and deck were clean and clearly well maintained. We will definitely be back. Can't wait for some smoked trout and salmon filets, mmmmm!

Fish On fishing charters provided our group of 6 with nothing short of an incredible experience…read more Captain Charlie and his wife, Gail were so knowledgeable of everything involved, including the fishing bite, and were sure to put us on the fish. We had a great time catching Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and King Salmon on our two day trip with Fish On! The equipment provided was top notch, the boat was incredibly clean and taken care of nicely. We learned a lot from them, and can't wait to come back again! I would highly recommend Fish On fishing charters.

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!

The Schlitz Audubon is beyond impressive. It's in the north shore and so tucked away that I feel…read morelike it's unassuming, but boy is it lovely! We live in the area but regretfully don't visit enough. Recently though, my son and I went for a morning to explore my nephew's school there. He's apart of their "Nature School" program for young kiddos (essentially a pre-kindergarten class). The coolest part? Most all of the classrooms are outdoors! The trails are stunning, winding through well-kept nature preserves, into the woods, past small ponds, and over little bridges. It really is a beautiful and calming place to be. You'll discover all kinds of ecosystems and wildlife along the way. The main lodge is lovely as well. Vast in size, make to a modern day log cabin. It's very clean and welcoming, offering mini museum-like exhibits of animals, a coffee/tea section, and even a gift shop. The staff are sweet and helpful, offering maps and guidance about the property. Highly recommend a visit to this nature center! Whether it's a planned group visit, attending their planned events and camps, or just a simple excursion on your own, it's a wonderful place to explore.

This is a tiny little park at the end of the Root River parkway in Greenfield. It is quiet and…read moreperfect if you're looking for someplace to escape and relax or read a book. It has a small playground and a couple of picnic tables, but that's about it. So, why the four stars? It faces a huge grassy area that is pretty nice for watching wildlife, whether you're looking at swallows swooping up and down after mosquitoes, or deer grazing in the tall grass. On one end of the park,the lawn gives way to trees and shrubs. Behind the playground is a bit of lawn, and more trees. Behind the trees starts a fairly quiet neighborhood that I bet many people don't know exists. On the other end of the park is Meadow Drive and, across the street, is the home of Bill Radler, breeder of the Knock Out rose! His yard is beautiful to look at as you sit in the parking lot of the park... 32/2018

Right on the Interurban Bike Trail. This trail is also a good walking trail (bring the dog)…read more Parking is available in the Grafton swimming pool lot on N. Green Bay Road.