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    Havenwoods State Forest

    4.7 (11 reviews)

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    Jody M.

    A hidden gem in MKE. No park pass needed. Lots of nice trails and vistas. We will be back.

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    Chadrick J.

    Yes, this is a State Forest smack dab in the city! Strange, well yes. Slightly odd, well yes to that too but hands down a cool preserve centrally located to all things Milwaukee. Dogs are allowed, only leashed though and only on the main trails... I found that to be a bit odd and not really sure why you aren't supposed to venture around off the beaten path but whatever. I would still venture through this place any day. It's nice because if you're looking to get away without having to get away (far that is) then this is the place to go. An oasis in the city. There are bridges scattered throughout the space and lots of tall grass fields surrounding. It is just a breath of fresh air from the normal strip malls and buildings that are littered through the city of Milwaukee. The main walk is fairly easy as it is made up of crushed stone for the entire route. It's a piece of peace coming to Havenwoods and built to be enjoyed.

    Kyle H.

    A State forest within the City limits! Havenwoods SF is a great respite for hiking and activities on the north side of Milwaukee. Stop in to the nature center for information on its past history as an army prison barracks, to Nike missle site, to its natural preservation by citizen activists. The nature center has lots of info on local wildlife, and frequent activities for kids and ranger-led hikes for the general public. My son and I stopped in on a cold rainy Saturday in fall, and they have Garmin GPS units and a cache finding activity which was a great way for me and my teen to explore the area. The ranger did a great job teaching us how to use the Garmin (which isn't as intuitive as a smart phone). Havenwoods is large! Put on those walking/hiking shoes and explore. We spent a ton of time doing the GPS thing, and found the elusive Nike missle site cache, which felt like quite an accomplishment. We'll be back to hike and explore the State forest. It kind of blows my mind that this State forest is within the City of Milwaukee, and we'll return often.

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    For Mother's Day, we decided to skip the big fancy brunch, and instead grab coffees and pastries to…read morebring on a walk. It's been quite some time since we've visited Lake Park, but I absolutely love it here! We were actually kicking ourselves that we don't come here more often to enjoy nature, as it really is beautiful in all seasons. There is no shortage of trails, short or long, that wind through the park and dip down into the ravines. This includes stairs and some rockier walk ways that lead out to the lakefront. If you prefer to stay on the flat road, you can enjoy the well-paved paths by foot or by bike. We had our stroller along and were able to push it throughout. You'll pass by a golf course, the fancy Lake Park Bistro restaurant, lawn bowling greens, statues, and even the infamous Milwaukee light house. Looking forward to the summertime in hopes that the weekly concert series returns to this park, in addition to the traveling beer garden. My son should be walking soon enough, so we'll no doubt return to let him run free and get some fresh air, while we enjoy views of the lake!

    Music in the park here was awesome! I often enjoy going on walks around here on the various paths,…read morebut stopped by music in the park this past week, and it was so much fun! A few different vendors were available for food and drinks. I usually enjoy the traveling beer garden here, too! One of the best Milwaukee county parks!

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