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    Grant Park

    4.6 (33 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Linda B.

    What a hidden gem in Milwaukee county! Never knew Milwaukee county had this little beach that feels like you're on the Florida coast if you really close your eyes and pretend it's salt water. But no sharks! There's also Ferchs grill and Custard for me to order burgers, etc. even margaritas and taps! 38 amp seating with umbrellas overlooking Lake Michigan is a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Of volleyball, nets and beach space but not quite enough parking on a nice day today, I had to park up the hill down the road and take a little walk down to the beach.

    Alexis B.

    The Seven Bridges Trail in Grant Park is amazing. An oasis in the city! It's a short trail, but it's beautiful! I wish you didn't get to the gorgeous beach and Lake Michigan views so quickly, but you can add on a few detours if you want! The trail isn't marked (at least as far as we could tell), so there were a few times we wandered and ended up back where we started! But it was a lovely trail on a beautiful day!

    Lisa A.

    "Go-not knowing where. Bring-not knowing what. The journey is long; the way unknown." That's actually a favorite quote from a Russian fairy tale...not anything you'll find imprinted on the famous Seven Bridges arches (which despite riding through what felt like the whole park twice - I managed to miss.) I never know **exactly** what that quote means. That being said, sometimes there's a place and time that it just seems to fit. Today at Grant Park was one such time. So I took up biking this summer - the joints had stopped feelin' the jostling of all the pounding of the pavement I do in summer (both literally and figuratively with some of my nerves, I'm sure), aaaand practically speaking, it seems like every summer there are 248 (rough estimate) places around the city between maybe 1-6 miles in length -- too long to walk but too short to drive. But in addition to the beer gardens, running errands, and festivals rides, I made a list of specific places I wanted to make sure I hit on the bike and Grant park was definitely on the list. The southern end of the lake shore portion of the oak leaf trail winds through this huge woodsy, cliff-strewn somewhat remote feeling park, comin to its somewhat anti-climatic conclusion past an old-timey new England Victorian house that serves the golf course in the park. If you go a little further past & head left down a hill, you come to a cute little beach complete with dunes and a marina. (Be sure to face northwest with your beach towel -- the view is of the oak creek power plant in the opposite direction.) I've not seen everything here, as smaller dirt or pebble hiking trails lead off the trail what seems like every several feet (exaggerating slightly but that was how it felt.) It would take a while to explore all of them. There's quite a few trails that terminate at some spectacular cliffs overlooking the lake. The lake wraps around here, so looking north you really just see more parks and cliffs...the city is blocked off from view which seems to add to the feeling of being somewhere completely removed from the urban world. Another yelper commented this park was quiet enough to be enjoyable but people-strewn enough to not feel desolate or creepy and I'd say that's accurate. One of my favorite places in the city now. I had no idea there are so many beautiful parks along the south shore. 4.75 stars! (-.25 stars -- can someone fix up some of those really bumpy parts of the oak leaf trail here? Please? Thanks!)

    Stick ?! Did you say STICK?? I found STICK!!!! Oh, boy!
    Leslie S.

    Very pretty little beach. Peaceful and sparsely visited during off season times. There's a beautiful forest preserve to hike through right adjacent to it. And even a golf course/club up the hill and around the corner for emergency bathroom needs in off season when the little pub and grill at the beach are closed. Nice, WARM foot and BODY rinse shower at the end. Fishing pier. Dogs are allowed on leashes so the Adventures of Hanso and Gretel continued. We will definitely be back. Oh! And a play ground for youngsters!!!

    Okay so it looks a little bleak in early April but there aren't any mosquitos yet.
    Rohan D.

    A beautiful park with a beach, hiking walking and bike trails, and one of my favorite places to eat lunch with Al Fresco. Al is my imaginary lunch friend. I'd say the only problem with the park is that it is popular, so it's a little difficult to find solitude but very possible after a short hike or walk. It's a pebbly, rocky beach, with some seriously aggressive flies and mosquitoes in hot summer months so not really ideal for sunbathing if that's what you're into, but good for all the other things one does at a beach. With sunblock and insect repellent it's a good place to read a book, wade into the Lake and freeze, or contemplate a sunrise. The park is hilly enough to make a hike exercise, and for a well used park it's pretty clean of litter. Plenty of parking but the way to get here is by bicycle.

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    Crystal G.

    A great beer garden to social distance in! It's a beautiful location with a BIG parking lot but it's also not too busy so it's easy to keep six feet from others. They provide hand sanitizer and sanitize the picnic tables after each party leaves and have clear practices to limit exposure. They've also got indoor bathrooms, always a plus! Lol

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    Grant L.

    Love, love, love. One of my favorite areas to hike close to MKE. Bluffs over the lake, hiking trails in differing sceneries, changing topography, typical Lake Michigan beach, seaside drink and American food joint, playground for the kids, hiking trails, golf course. Thumbs up, you must visit if you live in the area

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    The park is excellent. It is beach friendly. The lake is pretty nice but cold. There are nice picnic tables.

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    My favorite park in Milwaukee!! Lovely beach's, trails, picnic areas and biking. Grant park is huge and gorgeous!!

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    beautiful golf course that is well maintained. Not crowded and fair priced.

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    I love this golf course. The fees are reasonable, Staff are polite and the course is great for a friendly round.

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    This park is very beautiful and has very nice features!!! I recommend you to go here!

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    (72 reviews)

    Beautiful park that has a path that leads straight out to Lake Michigan. This trail made it feel…read morelike I was back home in Colorado and gives someone who's homesick a little sense of peace and comfort. Highly recommend in fall! PSA: Be aware of ticks!!

    I absolutely love this park. Ive been coming here since i was a little girl and it hasn't lost its…read morecharm quite yet although slowly falling apart. I frequent this park often and it does seem like they are trying to keep up with damaged walkways and fallen trees as best as possible. This trail connects over to grant park as well as the neighboring golf course. Many picnic areas, walking trails, views, and two points of beach access. The stairs here are VERY steep, and the pathways are generally NOT smooth. If these are concerns for you be weary! Bathrooms are as clean as you can expect at a park, trash cans are never left filthy, and parks people as well as park enjoyers all do a pretty good job of picking up any litter or trash left behind. Passer by'ers are typically friendly, and can even offer tidbits of information about the native plant life growing around you! If you care to say hello. In the summers on the weekends this place gets pretty crazy, and becomes a park i no longer enjoy. Visitors from nearby locations blast loud music, graffiti trees, leave mounds of garbage, and totally wreck the place. Photographers and photoshoots engulf the area, making it impossible to actually just relax enjoy the park. But thats not the parks fault! It really is beautiful! Summer visitors do show a lack of respect for the wildlife, however. If you are a large group, summer enjoyer. There are different events that take place here such as the annual beer garden. Theres a pavilion available for reservations for parties and events. Fall time is also awesome here. Whether you prefer a short scenic drive to admire the trees, or prefer to be more immersed, this place has color!! Hands down one of my favorite places to spend me time. On the right day, in the right season that is.

    Lake Vista Park

    Lake Vista Park

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    Lake Vista Park: Located in Oak Creek and nestled along the shore of Lake Michigan, this park has…read moresomething for everyone. First, there is a modern playground for kids along with a spacious field for recreational activities. A pavilion that can be rented for social events (parties) is also available near the playground. For nature enthusiasts, a handicap accessible paved walkway leads down to the lake, but for more adventurous parkgoers, there are also trails through the dense forest. The views of the lake can be spectacular at the right time of day and when the weather cooperates. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. I can't wait to visit in the autumn when the peak color changes occur.

    Lake Vista Park opened in summer 2020, and will in a few years be one of everyone's favorite MKE…read moreCounty Parks destinations, if it isn't their favorite already. With a big new public building, trails, playground, pathways and rest buildings, it's setting the bar high for new Parks! I came here for a launch party back in fall 2020, complete with a cover band, food trucks, a beer truck, and recently returned to do some hiking! True to its name, it has an incredible view of the Lake, and great trails leading to the Lake viewing area, as well as trails that go down towards the Lake, and also to Bender Park. For cross-park hiking, you can park at Lake Vista, at Bender, or in-between both parks. The bird blinds and rest houses are really unique, and there are lots of accessible trails. Since I parked along the Lakefront at Bender Park, I took the Lake trail back to Bender; which does involve some stealth climbing. They should 100% officially connect the two parks at Lake level. Still, Lake Vista Park is incredible, and bound to become one of the crown jewels in the MKE County Parks system.

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    Franklin Woods' playground area has greatly improved since they put in Kayla's Playground- a…read morehandicap-friendly and large playground to suit many ages. This playground and nearby picnic area is much improved, and they've also doubled the size of the parking lot, which is nice, and the playground is really a popular attraction. I've been coming here to hike the woodland trail for years, and it's a nice secluded hike with one main trail and a short offshoot. It's dog friendly, and we like to hike it year-round. If hiking in the winter, wear boots, as the trail can get icy. It's a nice secluded trail that connects to the neighborhood nearby. The paved loop around the marsh is nice as well. I would like to see them bring back the interpretive nature sign by the woodland path that told you about the numbered trees in the trail. The signs that do remain look unused, and the one by the marsh is broken with a small beehive inside. Small improvements to the "nature center" part of this area would make it five stars.

    This park has greatly improved from what it was just a few years ago. It started with a tiny…read moreparking lot and trails through the woods. Then a playground and walking track was added. Now there is a big parking area and a handicap accessible playground- but my favorite part is still the original woodsy trails. From spring through fall(not a fan of winter walking) I have walked these woods, watching the birth, life and death of so many cool plants and foliage. In spring there is an impressive Trillium bloom that can be seen from the road. The trails are good for walking dogs too, but please clean up after them! The walking trail is very flat so anyone of any age can enjoy it. I can't speak for the playground as I'm a bit too old to partake, but the swings were always fun ;)

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