This is the first time we've ever been to Kayla's playground, and we were an absolute awe!…read more Not only does it seem super well maintained, everyone there was so pleasant getting along great and it has so much diversity in terms of all the different playground equipment that's there. I was so happy to see that they also have very options for kids of all different spaces, sizes and needs including a specialized swing for those in wheelchairs. My twin toddlers absolutely loved the play place. They explored both sides even though one side is for a little bit younger and one side is for a little bit olderis older. They really like the slides and the more advanced side. But, they've never seen the old school spring riders before and the kiddie side had two! They got a kick out of that and it made me feel nostalgic. We will definitely return to this playground again and again and again. The kids loved it and other than ONE entryway, the entire playground is enclosed which also helps to give piece of mind while you're watching your littles.

This park is AMAZING!!! Although, it does get packed on the weekends. My daughter begs to go here…read moreevery single day. It's clean. Has clean bathrooms. Beautiful trail surrounding it. Lots of places for all ages to play.

This is such an incredible park! They have a parking lot, picnic tables in shade, walking trails…read morearound the water, views of the Wehr nature Center, a golf course clubhouse, and even some seasonal things like sledding, Halloween decorations, etc. Expect to see a lot of hikers or bird watchers when it's nice!

Whitnall Park- the Crown Jewel of the MKE County Park system? Perhaps! We've hiked here often, come…read moreto the seasonal Sprecher beer garden, brought the kids to the Wehr Nature Center and Boerner Botanical Garden. This place really has something for everyone. Frisbee golf? You got it. Golf golf? You got it. Sledding? You got it. XX Skiiing. BYO, but got that too! Hiking here is a pleasure, and there are so many trails and different types of landscapes. Blue Loop is a wooded wonderland. But is there a way around the Yellow Loop without having to walk on water? LMK! Can't wait to get back to Whitnall Park.

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 ;)

Lots of space, basketball courts, trails, water, water slides, playground, tennis/pickleball/etc…read morecourts, baseball/softball field, what more do you need? Very lovely park with lots of nice trees, water, and so so many geese and ducks. There has been some construction there throughout 2026, but nothing too major or disruptive. Very quiet and peaceful.

This is a great space in West Allis. The walking paths are paved and meet ADA guidelines. The…read morebaseball diamonds look recently updated, there is a large play area of kids, a pool, and a pond for fishing (stocked with fish!). There is frequently a food truck or two parked on the perimeter. I've visited a couple times and there are a lot of people during nice weather. There is definite need for available restrooms - there are a couple bathrooms, they were just locked (even though the signs said they were open). Luckily, we found 1 port-a-potty at the far edge of a baseball diamond. The pond also needs some love - there is quite a bit of smelly algae, and I imagine the dissolved oxygen levels are low due to high water temperatures, especially during the summer. Not sure how well the fish are doing, and it is HEAVILY fished. However, it was nice to see so many families enjoying the pond and I love seeing parents teach their kids how to fish. As an ecologist, it is sad to see Honey Creek is still confined to the concrete channel that runs through the park. But the ducks and geese seem pretty happy. A solid 3.5ish stars, will be back next time I'm in the area.

Another place I miss in the burbs of Milwaukee…read more This place was not far from where we used to live and it was a really nice surpise finding it. Kind of reminds me of the set up in Elmhurst, IL. Skate Park, Pool, Waterpark-ish area. Another skate park I dropped my "big kid" off, but I actually ended up staying. Nice clean park, and nice area to park under a tree and read a book which is exactly what I did while waiting for J to get done skating. Very nice!

Haven't been here in a while. The pools big with a giant water slide. 2 diving boards big and…read morelittle. Have to pay to get in.

What a great park to explore and play plenty of activities. They remodeled the tennis courts to 6…read morepickleball courts and still have another 10 tennis courts to play tennis. They also have great running trails, softball and football field for so many different sporting events! Highly recommend

Haven't been here in decades, but I finally checked out the new park! Very nicely renovated and…read moregreat for families with plenty of options for the kiddos, new restrooms, and great space for markets and more

Great pool! Love the seperate kiddy pool and the lazy river! (Also love that we dont get blasted…read morewith music at this pool, thankyou!)

This review is specific to the pool area…read more Honestly, this pool is probably the best public pool in the area. It was recently renovated, and it is clean and modern and expansive. There are multiple swimming areas available for use. There is a lap lane, a diving well, a lazy river, an aqua jogging area, two water slides, a few areas for general swimming activities, a handful of water bikes, and a kiddie pool. There are also lots of lifeguards sitting in raised chairs, as well as actively patrolling the edge of the pool deck. Though there is plenty of seating around the pool deck, the lounge chairs aren't particularly comfortable or stable. The chairs have those rubber slats across the length of the chair that make it uncomfortable to sit on without a towel underneath you. However, you are allowed to bring in your own chairs if you'd prefer that. The kiddie pool is a really great space for parents to watch their children. It is completely fenced in with a zero-depth end and a small slide with a fountain. The gate clicks closed behind you when you enter, so kids can't just push right through and go to the main pool. There are umbrellas and lounge chairs around the kiddie pool as well. I also counted five family restrooms, which is a good amount considering the large capacity of the pool. The locker rooms themselves are very spacious and clean. The individual showers have curtains, which provides lots of privacy. There is also a swimsuit dryer inside the locker room. There is a snack shack around the side of the building and there are water fountains (one with a water bottle filler) inside near the locker rooms. Something unique about Buchner Pool is the activities they offer members in the mornings. From 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., the current channel (where the lazy river is) can be used for water walking. Additionally, lap swimming is available between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. One thing to be aware of is the lack of parking. There is no parking lot attached to the park, so you have to park on the street. There are four handicap parking spaces near the building. On particularly hot days, there will be a line to get into the pool. Sometimes the employees divide the line into a queue for people with a membership and a queue for people paying in cash for a daily pass, but don't count on it.

WOW! What a cool…read morepark area. Plenty of parking. Free. There is a nice easy paved trail, and if you are lucky enough, you may come across a deer eating some leaves. There is a pond or stream, there are flowers, birds, and all kinds of sights and nature to enjoy. If that is not your thing there are baseball fields, tennis / pickle ball courts, basketball courts, etc. Definitely a great place for some peace and quiet / solitude, or a date, or a family gathering. I can't believe how lucky we were to come across the deer and of course I did not have my camera with me because the rain was coming, so I only got some cell phone pics and video. The area around the park is nice too, so green and woodsy. If you are in the area, and want a nice park to try out then you should give it a chance.

Oh my goodness the nostalgia is REAL at Elm Grove Park. This is where I grew up, took swimming…read morelessons, attended "safety town," played in soccer tournaments, learned to ride my bike, and ran wild as a pre-teen. As you can probably gather, it's a massive green space, with lots to enjoy! Great for families as they playground is very quality. There are paths/trails that wind around the pond and wooded areas. You'll find plenty of tennis courts (I still come to watch my dad play all the time), as well as baseball diamonds, a frisbee golf course, volleyball nets, and some hills in back that make great for sledding in the winter. The swimming pool is massive (open June-August), and offers both lessons and fun theme-nights. Truly something for everyone at this park! Not to mention, it is extremely well-kept. I love coming back here and can't wait to bring my son once it warms up outside.

Really like this local park. Stopped by on one of our nicer days in the middle of winter and it…read moreseemed others had the same idea! Plenty of parking and a few different entrances that you can access from. It can get a little confusing but probably can pick up the different entrances after a few visits. There's a nice paved walkway around the pond in the middle but it may be surrounded by some water logged grass so be careful! There are a few play areas on a few sides of the park so if one seems full, it's not too tough to go to another one. We also attended a traveling beer garden here last year and that was great too. Definitely recommend if you are looking for paved walking.

This is still one of my favorite parks in the area for many reasons. Plenty of parking, beautiful…read morepond, spacious pavilion and decent restrooms. Different areas feel like you're in a different park from east to west.

I've made two visits here - one in the summer and one for China Lights. During the summer, it was…read morebeautiful and green and it was a popular place. People of all ages were walking the grounds, taking photos, enjoying picnic lunches, etc. and it was lovely to see the park in full bloom. I hadn't been in several years. Then I came back in the fall to see China Lights. It did not disappoint - we thoroughly enjoyed it. Plus they made China Lights almost entirely wheelchair accessible, which helped someone in my group. China Lights is a unique imagery experience, I'm not sure what else is quite like it. Plus there was a brief acrobatics show which was also fun to see. I haven't been in winter, so I can't speak to what it looks like in winter (but this is WI - so I'm not sure what you can really expect to see then). Otherwise, I recommend adding this to your list of Milwaukee areas to visit and enjoying the beauty of all that grows here, curated and in full bloom.

We became members last year and I'm so glad we did! The gardens are beautiful and well-maintained…read more A perfect place to walk in spring, summer, and fall. A little bummed about only daytime hours being offered right now, since the only time I could visit is over a lunch break. May 1 will be here soon, bringing night and weekend hours for working folks and families. Parking lot is plentiful and easy to navigate. I really encourage a membership for those who visit often. It's so cool to watch the gardens grow and change throughout the seasons. Your membership also gets you into the Domes for free!