Little known gem of a park in northwest Manitowoc. Access is at the end of Sylvan Drive in a…read moreresidential area. Only a sign indicates there is a park here River Heights Park is 23.94 acres of undeveloped land over and along the Manitowoc River. Signs guide you along back yards to a trail that takes you through woods, wet areas and to the river. There are no playgrounds, equipment or bathroom facilities. Just a pleasant area along a pretty river. My kind of place. I hesitate to publicize it, because the solitude is great. Bring water, snacks and your binoculars. You will want them all. Wear sturdy shoes or boots. It can get wet.

If you are looking for a large stretch of sandy beach while staying in Manitowoc, this is the place…read moreto go. Beautiful stretch of white sandy beach that you can walk for a decent distance. You get some great views of the lakefront from the beach as well. There is also a couple of playgrounds and a bathroom facility free of use. Great spot to chill for an hour or so. Bonus - this place is just a few blocks away from the Cedar Crest ice cream plant, so grab a cup or cone and take a walk on the lakeshore!

Nice spot. I'm a red arrow veteran. Decent sized park with a playground. Several memorials and…read moresome history of the 32nd Division (later 32nd Brigade).

This is one of my favorite fishing spots. I have caught several nice catfish here and a couple nice…read moredrum fish. There is a walking path that runs along the shore which the geese often use as a restroom. There is a boat launch with a pier and a kayak launch also.

Small park on the Manitowoc River used primarily for launching boats onto the river. Nice…read morefacilities. Has a paved walkway along the river leading to the nearby neighborhoods. Well maintained paved parking lot. Picnic pavilion and restrooms.

Bought passes at a school function. We didnt see they had a expiration date on the passes. They…read morewouldnt honor them and gave me only 25% off. With 5 kids it was an expensive day.

Our children (9, 7, & 4) all had a blast here. Rock climbing, a huge jungle gym, ninja warrior…read morecourses (complete with 4 sizes of warped walls), laser tag, and 3 bounce houses. There is also an arcade but there is so much else to do, our children didn't even ask to play games! We will be back soon!

This is a 5.19 acre park located on the southeastern side of Manitowoc at 2201 Lambeau Street. A…read moreplayground was added in 2014 due to the generosity of the Golden K group along with Habitat for Humanity, who spearheaded a fundraising campaign for the equipment. In 2016, the City of Manitowoc planted approximately 34 trees at the park due to grants from the American Transmission Corporation and the Canadian National Railroad. A neighborhood park with a small playground and a large grassy area.

Home of the Miracles Field of Dreams Field, a baseball field that is accessible to, and usable by…read morepeople with specials needs. Also has a handicapped accessible playground along with a soccer field and the cities only skateboard park. Its great to see such an excellent facility for people with special needs. The Miracle League plays baseball games on weeknights in summer. Stop in and cheer them on, or better yet volunteer some of your time!

This park is a great place to walk or fish and they should add some new things it would make the…read morepark a lot better but I've been going to silver creek for awhile and it's an amazing park

The people of Manitowoc are fortunate to have many fine parks in the city. Silver Creek Park is no…read moreexception. There is a very nice disc golf course that meanders through the woods. The lighthouse hole is the hole from hell. If you overshoot the net, your frisbee could easily end up in the lake. I have fond memories of this park from when I was a kid. We used to go to the south end of the park and shoot our 22 rifles. But this is a different age, don't try to do that these days. Silver Creek has the best beaches in Manitowoc. It has areas that are wild enough to do some serious birding. I find it a bit amusing that people have stopped playing disc golf. They are now obsessed with Pokemon Go, so the park is very quiet these days. But today I picked up a bag of trash. Apparently "Swinus Americanus" (my name for litter bugs) are still present there. Red Bull cans, and broken bottles on the beach. It always mystifies me why "people" trash out places of beauty; and what kind of knuckledragger breaks glass on a beach? All that aside, this is a premier park. It is a wonderful place to spend a few peaceful hours. It is surprisingly unused, or, at least, underused. Take a picnic, lay out on the beach and, if you're brave enough, swim in the lake (brrr!). Did I mention that I saw a hooded merganser today where Silver Creek meets Lake Michigan...nice.

From the city's web-site…read more This 3.72 acre park was originally known as the North Side Park It was renamed Union Park in recognition of the 2,467 men who served on active duty during the Civil War. Marches and drills for volunteer Union soldiers were held at the park beginning in April of 1861. On September 20, 1939, a Civil War cannon was donated by W.R.C. It was unveiled by Jane Kress whose mother gave a hand-sewn flag to departing Civil War soldiers. The Manitowoc County Historical Society raised funds to erect a historical marker commemorating the site of the training grounds for the volunteers who left for the Civil War in Manitowoc County. This marker was dedicated on June 17, 1997 during a ceremony which included a pie and ice cream social. Restroom facilities for the park were completed in December of 1992. A nice little park with open areas with large trees. Dogs are allowed. There is a small playground and a large open area for volleyball, croquet and other field games. Very neat and trim, not wild at all.

A small mid-city urban park of 3.14 acres. There is playground equipment, swings, slide, etc. An…read moreopen park with mature large trees. This is a neighborhood park with an open air building, rest rooms, and a basketball half court. Dogs are allowed; but there is nothing special for them. A nice spot to loll, play with your young kids and/or have a picnic. Just another of Manitowoc's fine series of green spaces. I tried to list the city parks' website, but Yelp rejected it.

Not the most exciting zoo I've been to if I were to be honest. Apart from the cougar, I think I…read morehave almost all of these animals visit my own backyard at some point (and who knows about the cougar, there is a chance that type of kitty has visited without my knowledge). I wouldn't expect more than 30-45 minutes needed to visit. And if you have older kids, maybe not the most compelling stop. But hey, it is free (unless you give a donation, which you should do!) so I can't complain too much. It gave my family something to do for the afternoon before dinner and the zoo is part of a larger park system, so you could probably find other things to do to make it an afternoon with no fees. At least it is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature and great views of the local river!

Great shaded park for those seeking exercise. Small zoo perfect for younger kids who are just…read moreexcited to see some animals. Kids small play area on way to the zoo and a larger play area near the barn. During the holidays it is turned into a drive through light show. Includes cabins and clubhouse for rent, tennis courts and a baseball diamond that turns into a skating rink in winter.