tl;dr A gorgeous park filled with history, giant shade trees, a good playground with rubber playing…read moresurface, and a recently upgraded bandshell that hosts a ton of free concerts, all of which is directly in front of the public library. This park is one of my favorites to walk through as I head downtown. Giant shade trees overhead as I walk meandering trails around burial mounds, Civil War monuments, and more. Plus, my kiddo loves this Arthur themed playground The playground is separated into two areas, with the little kids side and the big kids side. Note, the big kids side is very tall with steep slides, so you definitely need to keep an eye on your child. There are two little kid swings, and two big kid swings, along with a teeter totter. Safety note, the teeter totter goes below the rubber playing surface. Make sure your kiddos feet do not get stuck under there! This has been brought to the attention of the library board, so it should be fixed soon. The bandshell hosts a multitude of free concerts throughout the summer, from the symphonic bands, to rock and country tribute bands and more. If you're in the area, definitely stop and check out this park.

It's so small that you can walk right through it without noticing! I almost did…read more There is a playground on one end, a few pathways criss-crossing the park, and the Les Paul performance center on the other end. Beautifully maintained landscaping and a generous amount of old shady trees to sit beneath. I noticed some earthen mounds that, after searching, I believe to be burial mounds. Pretty cool. Be respectful though, don't sit on them! According to the city website, this park plays host to movie nights and musical tributes! http://www.waukesha-wi.gov/1527/Tribute-Tuesday-Concerts If you are into chasing fireflies, I have it on good authority(myself) that this is a good park for it.

Established in 1868, at the start of the magical Waukesha springs era, Bethesda Park sits right…read morealong side the Fox River. The river bank is low and the river easily accessible via canoe or kayak. It is a favorite of the fisherman amongst us. On the northeast end of the park, you'll find a single tennis court, and though a net is up, only rarely will you see it in use. Up hill from the river, road side, there is a picnic shelter and playground, which on the other hand is frequently in use by little ones, Mom and/or Dad close at hand. Dog lovers can rejoice, your dogs are welcome here, though must be leashed. Owners are in fact frequently seen walking the grounds with their fury friends or having a game of catch. Nature enthusiast will find the trees truly grand and mystical. If you come at the right time, you might even be able to catch a glimpse of the resident white squirrel playing in the branches. Best to come and experience for yourself. Lots to see and explore. Take your time and open yourself up to a very unique experience. Don't forget to look beyond the surface, exercise your imagination and all your senses. A lot of history here. Enjoy.

Cute local park, on the Fox River. Clean, open, playground, shelter & bathrooms. It's small &…read moreeverything basic for an afternoon in the park or short walk. I was looking for trails to walk & the trail just went around the park. It's a nice neighborhood park. Note, after 11/15 bathrooms are closed & garbage cans are all gone; winterized.

This is a small and cozy community park in the heart of Walker's Point. In normal (i.e. non-2020…read moreyears) they have weekly music shows in summer/early fall and other fun activities. You can find picnic tables and places to sit just to enjoy the park and the neighborhood feel it has. It's tiny; it's cute; it's worth checking out.

This is one of the many peaceful little patches of green one finds in Milwaukee neighborhoods,…read moreyou've got to make regular use of them on our rare nice days to maintain your sanity. This one has been transforming over the past few years, it's become almost a sculpture garden (not enough sculptures to be a true sculpture garden), almost a summer music venue (not enough live music to be listed as a music venue), and they took out my favorite picnic table, but they are constructing and planting an interesting central tiered planter flower box. Well I assume those will be flowers, any way that's now where I set for tiffin lunches, weather permitting.

Winter hiking in Dretzka- bring your snow boots, snowshoes, xx skiis. On our quest to hit up every…read moreMKE County Park in 2021, we came here for a walk/hike. We thoroughly enjoyed our snow tramping hike! (But Dretzka is somewhat devoid of paved trails for hiking so take note). Dretzka IS home to some of the best frisbee golf in the MKE County Parks system- and we saw small squads taking part in the well-documented frisbee golf course. It's also home to a golf golf course, complete with a golf house, so tee up! The remnants of a past toboggan hill is here- and my parents remembered tobogganning down an icy ramp, so take note sledders and xx skiiers if you're looking for a larger hill to schuss down! Acres of snow in the winter, acres of green in the summer- Dretzka is top notch.

Maybe it's because it's winter, but this is a nice and quiet park…read more It's a nice place if you're into frisbee golf and there's a decent regular golf course here too. In the summer there's a beer garden that comes around. Given its location near the highway and next to two big stores, this would be a perfect place to throw a picnic. Only negative thing I would say is that I didn't see anything for young children.

Well used and lovely park, see Jerry's review for one of the best historical summaries I've read on…read moreYelp. Those of us from Chicago are familiar with the Polish war hero, and this beautiful park is an appropriate tribute in a town that owes much to our Polish immigrants. It's a big park, and it's pretty well maintained though the County has trouble staffing lifeguards for the pool so it's often closed. There are no Polish restaurants around here but nearby is an Eastern European grocery store if you want to pack a picnic or there are many good Mexican restaurants near by to get take out for al fresco dining.

General Thaddeus Kosciuszko was born in Poland on the lower end of the upper class which placed him…read morein military training. He was trained in military engineering but he was also a passionate man who loved liberty. When the American Revolutionary War broke out, the 30 year old Kosciuszko came to the colonies to help out. He spent six years as part of the Continental Army, working as an engineer to fortify American facilities and also fought on the line. He befriended Thomas Jefferson. At the end of the Revolutionary War, the grateful Americans gave him a plot of land in Ohio and named him a General. He returned to Poland but left word that upon his death, his American holdings should be sold and the proceeds used to free and educate slaves. (That was a pretty radical concept in the 18th Century!) As Poland was an inviting target for invading armies, Kosciuszko returned to the Polish army and fought to repulse the invading Russians in 1792. The Polish king surrendered, Kosciuszko was wounded and captured. He was exiled in 1796 and was never able to return to his homeland. A hero in both America and Poland, Thaddeus Kosciuszko was a central figure in Polish communities all over the world. A statue of him can be found in any city with a large Polish community, and Milwaukee was no exception. A collection was made to raise funds to commission Gaetano Trentanove to create a statue of the Polish hero. Gaetano Trentanove was born in Florence, Italy on February 21, 1858. By way of Chicago's 1893 Columbian Exposition, Trentanove wound up in Milwaukee where he had a studio and taught at the Layton School of Art. Trentanove statues can be found around the world but also in Milwaukee's Wahl Park, Oshkosh and Lancaster, Wisconsin. In 1903, Trentanove's statue of Kosciuszko was cast in Florence and shipped to Milwaukee in two pieces - the horse and Kosciuszko, to be reunited in Lincoln Avenue Park, in the center of the Polish community of Milwaukee's south side. (The park was renamed in honor of General Kosciuszko about the same time the monument was placed here.) The years have passed, the community has changed from Polish to Hispanic, but Kosciuszko remains. The statue was showing its age. Patina hid many details, damage was causing deterioration, his spurs were broken off and his scabbard was missing. The monument was in need of some serious restoration help. A group was formed to that end, called the "Restore the Kosciuszko Monument." The group documented the statue and collected the funds needed to restore the statue. The monument underwent a thorough restoration in 2013. The bronze statue was removed and taken to a specialist in Ohio, where the patina was removed, repairs were made and missing parts were recreated. The missing scabbard was located. Meanwhile, the pedestal was cleaned and polished, in anticipation of the return of General Kosciuszko. See: http://www.rkmmilwaukee.org/ for the story of the restoration. Incidentally, most people pronounce his name as "kozz-ee-ESS-ko" but my Polish friends taught me long ago to call him "ka-ZHOOSH-ko" which I still endeavor to do.

The Carl Schurz Memorial Park is beautiful, and the German-American Day was lots of fun. Our group,…read morethe Milwaukee Damenchor, was invited, and a number of members attended. We enjoyed having a table to sell some of our fundraiser items and meet some of the lovely people in attendance. I especially compliment the Deutche Schule for their activity! They invited participants to translate German phrases that were not easy to translate, but ensured each person's success by breaking up each long German word. As a former educator, I commend them! As to the entire event, the food, parade, and music were delightful! I hope to attend next year!

Carl Schurz Park is pretty amazing - you've probably never been there because it's private and open…read moreto the public like twice a year. Yesterday was my first visit and I was impressed by this hidden gem on Moose Lake. Membership is something like $300/year + 25 hours of volunteer service. Those volunteer hours seem to be put to good use as the grounds are immaculate. There's a surprising amount of buildings here - several bars, a bunch of tiny cabins and a big beer hall. A few times per year, they open to the public (there's a Chicken Fry as well as German American Day) for various fundraisers. It's definitely worth a visit - beautiful lake frontage, gorgeous grounds and great (cheap) food & drinks.

Lime Kiln Park - A Hidden Gem in Menomonee Falls…read more We took a hike through Lime Kiln Park today and absolutely loved it! Tucked away in Menomonee Falls, this park feels like a peaceful little escape with just the right mix of nature, history, and fresh air. We explored both the upper and lower falls, and the views did not disappoint--especially with the sound of the rushing water and all the lush greenery around us. The trails are paved and easy to follow, which made our walk feel more like a relaxing stroll than a workout. There's something really cool about walking past the historic lime kilns--like you've stepped back in time for a moment. Between the rock formations, bridges, and little scenic spots to pause and take it all in, we found ourselves stopping often just to appreciate the beauty around us. It's the kind of place where you can go for a walk, clear your head, or bring the family for a peaceful afternoon. We even saw a few people playing disc golf and lots of birds hanging out near the water. If you haven't been yet, Lime Kiln Park is totally worth the visit. Bring your walking shoes, your camera, and a little curiosity--you'll leave refreshed and maybe even a bit inspired.

Very beautiful path way along a river, also a historical landmark in Menomonee Falls... beautiful…read morewalkway through down but is the feel of being in the country... the sound of the stream is so relaxing... right smack dab in the middle of town but yet hidden to the point I've been around the areas for many years and just recently found this amazing place

Went here because it was listed as one of the best playgrounds in the MKE metro, and it is indeed…read morethat. All wood, and lots of twists and turns, but fenced in so you can't lose the kids too easily.good amount of parking, but nice bike/walking access through the Lake Country and Ice Age trails. Clean bathrooms. Nice view of the Bark River. Definitely worth a trip out here, plus Delafield is a cute town.

tl;dr A gorgeous 8.8 acre park filled with history, giant shade trees, the gentle pleasant sound of…read morewater as it moves along in the Bark River, a crazy unique wooden playground themed after a fort, multiple war memorials, huge shade trees, and a bathroom with drinking fountain. The playground is titled 'Fort Cushing' and is an all wood structure, with primarily a mulch surface and a few minor spots with a rubber surface. Within the playground there are separated areas for the little kids side and the big kids side. The little kids side is fairly small, and consists of two slides, a sandpit, and a few swings. Safety note, the baby swings are crazy high off of the ground since the mulch has been worn down so much, so make sure your kiddo is secured as it would be a huge drop. The big kids side has a variety of slides, bridges, monkey bars, giant tires to climb through as well as a tire swing, and more. Note: The drop off of the covered twist slide also has a huge drop at the end from the worn down mulch. It's definitely a unique playground but if you have little kids you can't trust yet on their own you'll definitely have to be flexible and fast to get through it all. There is a huge open area filled with mature shade trees, a tall monument dedicated to the three Cushing Brothers, as well as an obelisk, and a few other memorials. The park is also situated along the Glacial Drumlin Trail. Oh, and dogs are allowed here! Plus, they have bags available for cleanup. If you're in the area, this park is definitely worth the stop!