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Beautiful park!! There are plenty of picnic tables available, many under trees. Very clean, plenty of trash cans available. The here are also lots of open grassy area to play or fly a kite. There is also a biking/walking trail as well as a lagoon with paddle boat rentals. Nice place to relax and watch the sailboats in Lake Michigan.
We had a fun time at veterans Park while we were in Milwaukee. I'm gonna say it was very cold in Milwaukee. It's our first time ever ever been there and we froze to death in January and there's a lot of people there that didn't seem to mind it but veterans Park Funtime.
Veterans Park is a laid back peaceful place along Lake Michigan. Plenty of free parking and a nice trail along the lake that wraps around for a few miles. Fun watching all the sailboats sailing out of the harbor. Plenty of benches and picnic tables to bring the family or have a romantic lunch. It's so quiet here and there are never too many people. The park is kept up pretty well and they have bathroom facilities too. They have a little store where you can purchase beverages and light snacks too.
Came here for the water lantern festival. Paid $5 to park and got into the park around 6:30 pm. There were 7 food trucks and the lines were ridiculously long. The event organizers could have invited at least 5 more trucks since there were spaces. Can't locate a bathroom.
Super huge park with greenery all over and next to the lake as well. A great place to hand around or do a picnic. Morning and Evening walks would be a moment to cherish here. Very scenic and calming atmosphere. The only reason to reduce a star is that they didn't have any open public restrooms. They had one but it was closed with a notice that this season they keep closed. How can a season affect restroom opening hours? Clearly, they are short of staff for cleaning.
Beautiful park, free parking, and great view of the lake and downtown. Came for my 5k run, and enjoyed it. Great run, and afterwards the nice breeze to cool down & dry up.
Beautiful park with sprawling lawns, the ocean (or lake, depends on your point of view hehe), paved walkways, sea gulls and ducks and geese and dogs, a kite store, benches and picnic tables... it is everything a good park should be. It's not a private, cozy, park with lots and lots of trees. It's rather very open and on those warm, sunny days, especially if on a weekend or holiday, it can get pretty crowded here. If you just want to pick a spot on the lawn and chill, it'll be fine. If you're trying to ride a bike through the paved roads, you'll get to practice some obstacle road training. You can also rent water sports stuff, or tandem bikes or bike/carriage for groups of 4-5. A little more private is the walk around the lagoon just off the side of the Lake. Not a rugged trail park for the adventurous, but a great place to come on a date - you could even wear a skirt and heels. And the lake is different every single day. Really a nice mix of nature or urban.
In the name of all the veterans who served is this park located off the shores of Lake Michigan. There's nothing like soaking up the scenery as you walk/jog on the path where you can get a glimpse of the gorgeous skyline of the city or the boats hanging along the bay. There's also picnic tables in the area making this a lovely spot for family/date time. Plus it's close to some of Milwaukee's favorite spots such as Colectivo or Bradford Beach. Just another reason why the MKE is the place to be when the weather permits !
Usually when i work out of state, i get extra tired of just being in my room. Specially during the times where it's super nice out. I suit up, bust out the headphones and go our for a nice run. Whip out my Super Powerful Samsung Galaxy phone. Check out where i want to run to on Google Maps and out the door i go. About a good mile and a half down from my hotel is this park. It has great views of the lake. There are also Memorials and a Art Museum. Plus the park area is definitely well kept. Only downside is that there is only 1 public restroom for the whole park. Definitely a nice place to be. There's people enjoying themselves. Playing catch, ball or those car looking cycle things. I would definitely come running here again. Hopefully there are more places to go pee next time as opposed to just 1 central location. Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day!!!
Not much to say except that I have been here a couple of times and it's a very nice place to spend time with your family, friends, loved ones or just by yourself walking around, riding bicycles, doing water activities (boating, sailing, jet skiing, etc.); playing, sitting, napping in the park, or going for a run, etc. It's clean and offers scenic views. You can do a picnic like outing here, catch some breeze, play catch, etc. I love hanging out here and would go again whenever I would have the chance.
I love the we have Veteran's Park by the gorgeous lakefront. I like to go there for walking/running exercise, but it also has many other activities like renting things on wheels to ride around the park in, kite flying, and various other fests like Brewfest. The location is excellent near the art museum, Harbor House, Colectivo coffee shop, and the yacht club/McKinley Marina. Also, a bit further north is Bradford beach and Lake Front Bistro. Five star worthy, for sure! :)
Veteran's Park is an expansive park situated right along the lake. It's great for a multitude of reasons: 1) Tons of paved paths. Looking to get your urban, yet scenic walk on? Veteran's Park is your spot. Your walk could take you along the lakefront, around a little lagoon, by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and through large expanses of green flanked by shade trees. 2) The little lagoon is not only picturesque, but they offer paddle boat rentals. It would make for a darling date or a just plain delightful summer afternoon. We have paddle boards, which we've brought down here as well. I will say, the lagoon is a bit murky and so it's not my favorite spot to paddle board as I'm always a bit overly nervous that I'll fall in the dingy water. But paddle boats? I'm all in. 3) One of the paths you can walk on is a segment of the Oak Leaf Trail. So, of you're looking to go on a longer walk or bike ride than Veteran's Park can provide, you can definitely get on the Oak Leaf Trail from here and be on your lengthy way. 4) Expansive fields perfect for kite flying! And, since it's right by the lake, it's breezy. Perfect for a whimsical afternoon. Things to note: + There's only one set of bathrooms, which are situated on the lake side of the park. + If you're curious, it's roughly 1.3 miles around the lagoon. Beautiful views of the lake and city (depending which way you look), wonderful paved paths, and plenty of options for park fun. Get to it!
So we had this big plan to explore this park since it's right by Lake Michigan. Sit by one of the tables munch on some chips and have some drinks, take that opportunity to take some great pictures. Yes well, once we got off the car there was a little chill going on and a little wind. So much for sitting on that table, it was cold!! I didn't last long before I turned around and headed for the car. They do have a little stand where you can rent kites, they have a museum nearby as well. We have to come back here one day when it's not so cold, ok cold for us. People around here were running around in shorts, crazy lol.
When you're relatively new in town, there's so much to explore it can be overwhelming. One of my goals this summer has been to visit as many parks as I possibly can, and this week's intention was met when I visited Veterans. The park itself is simple and lovely, with paved paths for those who like to run, walk, bike, etc. For those of us who are a little more sedentary, there's plenty of room to spread out with a blanket or chair. There are the usual lovely views of the lake, but the view of the city is particularly interesting from this perspective. One of the highlights is the Gift of Wings Kite Shop, which not only obviously has kites (and what a selection!) but also serves snacks and delicious Chocolate Shoppe ice cream from our friends over in Madison. I highly recommend the Yippee Skippee. read more
16 days ago
Kite festival is something you may stumble upon accidentally, buts it's always the best spot in town to fly a kite. Ikea always makes this event so special, and is why I visit the store specifically for cookie runs! They give samples during the kite festival, and there's a bunch of bubbles and booths that are family friendly. read more
We met up with the family for a picnic. It wasn't a sunny day but it was warm. Free parking behind the kite shop. There's a small pond for renting the duck paddle boat. And another location to rent the 4 wheel bikes. Park is clean and picnic tables available. Not too many people were there on July 5, I'm pretty sure the place was crowded on July 4 for the fireworks. There is a pier that few people were standing and fishing. Not sure if they caught any fish. read more
3 months ago
Beautiful park!! There are plenty of picnic tables available, many under trees. Very clean, plenty of trash cans available. The here are also lots of open grassy area to play or fly a kite. There is also a biking/walking trail as well as a lagoon with paddle boat rentals. Nice place to relax and watch the sailboats in Lake Michigan. read more
We had a fun time at veterans Park while we were in Milwaukee. I'm gonna say it was very cold in Milwaukee. It's our first time ever ever been there and we froze to death in January and there's a lot of people there that didn't seem to mind it but veterans Park Funtime. read more
3 years ago
Veterans Park is a laid back peaceful place along Lake Michigan. Plenty of free parking and a nice trail along the lake that wraps around for a few miles. Fun watching all the sailboats sailing out of the harbor. Plenty of benches and picnic tables to bring the family or have a romantic lunch. It's so quiet here and there are never too many people. The park is kept up pretty well and they have bathroom facilities too. They have a little store where you can purchase beverages and light snacks too. read more
4 months ago
Came here for the water lantern festival. Paid $5 to park and got into the park around 6:30 pm. There were 7 food trucks and the lines were ridiculously long. The event organizers could have invited at least 5 more trucks since there were spaces. Can't locate a bathroom. read more
Super huge park with greenery all over and next to the lake as well. A great place to hand around or do a picnic. Morning and Evening walks would be a moment to cherish here. Very scenic and calming atmosphere. The only reason to reduce a star is that they didn't have any open public restrooms. They had one but it was closed with a notice that this season they keep closed. How can a season affect restroom opening hours? Clearly, they are short of staff for cleaning. read more
4 years ago
Beautiful park, free parking, and great view of the lake and downtown. Came for my 5k run, and enjoyed it. Great run, and afterwards the nice breeze to cool down & dry up. read more
Beautiful park with sprawling lawns, the ocean (or lake, depends on your point of view hehe), paved walkways, sea gulls and ducks and geese and dogs, a kite store, benches and picnic tables... it is everything a good park should be. It's not a private, cozy, park with lots and lots of trees. It's rather very open and on those warm, sunny days, especially if on a weekend or holiday, it can get pretty crowded here. If you just want to pick a spot on the lawn and chill, it'll be fine. If you're trying to ride a bike through the paved roads, you'll get to practice some obstacle road training. You can also rent water sports stuff, or tandem bikes or bike/carriage for groups of 4-5. A little more private is the walk around the lagoon just off the side of the Lake. Not a rugged trail park for the adventurous, but a great place to come on a date - you could even wear a skirt and heels. And the lake is different every single day. Really a nice mix of nature or urban. read more
In the name of all the veterans who served is this park located off the shores of Lake Michigan. There's nothing like soaking up the scenery as you walk/jog on the path where you can get a glimpse of the gorgeous skyline of the city or the boats hanging along the bay. There's also picnic tables in the area making this a lovely spot for family/date time. Plus it's close to some of Milwaukee's favorite spots such as Colectivo or Bradford Beach. Just another reason why the MKE is the place to be when the weather permits ! read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
Usually when i work out of state, i get extra tired of just being in my room. Specially during the times where it's super nice out. I suit up, bust out the headphones and go our for a nice run. Whip out my Super Powerful Samsung Galaxy phone. Check out where i want to run to on Google Maps and out the door i go. About a good mile and a half down from my hotel is this park. It has great views of the lake. There are also Memorials and a Art Museum. Plus the park area is definitely well kept. Only downside is that there is only 1 public restroom for the whole park. Definitely a nice place to be. There's people enjoying themselves. Playing catch, ball or those car looking cycle things. I would definitely come running here again. Hopefully there are more places to go pee next time as opposed to just 1 central location. Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day!!! read more
Not much to say except that I have been here a couple of times and it's a very nice place to spend time with your family, friends, loved ones or just by yourself walking around, riding bicycles, doing water activities (boating, sailing, jet skiing, etc.); playing, sitting, napping in the park, or going for a run, etc. It's clean and offers scenic views. You can do a picnic like outing here, catch some breeze, play catch, etc. I love hanging out here and would go again whenever I would have the chance. read more
I love the we have Veteran's Park by the gorgeous lakefront. I like to go there for walking/running exercise, but it also has many other activities like renting things on wheels to ride around the park in, kite flying, and various other fests like Brewfest. The location is excellent near the art museum, Harbor House, Colectivo coffee shop, and the yacht club/McKinley Marina. Also, a bit further north is Bradford beach and Lake Front Bistro. Five star worthy, for sure! :) read more
9 years ago
Veteran's Park is an expansive park situated right along the lake. It's great for a multitude of reasons: 1) Tons of paved paths. Looking to get your urban, yet scenic walk on? Veteran's Park is your spot. Your walk could take you along the lakefront, around a little lagoon, by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and through large expanses of green flanked by shade trees. 2) The little lagoon is not only picturesque, but they offer paddle boat rentals. It would make for a darling date or a just plain delightful summer afternoon. We have paddle boards, which we've brought down here as well. I will say, the lagoon is a bit murky and so it's not my favorite spot to paddle board as I'm always a bit overly nervous that I'll fall in the dingy water. But paddle boats? I'm all in. 3) One of the paths you can walk on is a segment of the Oak Leaf Trail. So, of you're looking to go on a longer walk or bike ride than Veteran's Park can provide, you can definitely get on the Oak Leaf Trail from here and be on your lengthy way. 4) Expansive fields perfect for kite flying! And, since it's right by the lake, it's breezy. Perfect for a whimsical afternoon. Things to note: + There's only one set of bathrooms, which are situated on the lake side of the park. + If you're curious, it's roughly 1.3 miles around the lagoon. Beautiful views of the lake and city (depending which way you look), wonderful paved paths, and plenty of options for park fun. Get to it! read more
7 years ago
So we had this big plan to explore this park since it's right by Lake Michigan. Sit by one of the tables munch on some chips and have some drinks, take that opportunity to take some great pictures. Yes well, once we got off the car there was a little chill going on and a little wind. So much for sitting on that table, it was cold!! I didn't last long before I turned around and headed for the car. They do have a little stand where you can rent kites, they have a museum nearby as well. We have to come back here one day when it's not so cold, ok cold for us. People around here were running around in shorts, crazy lol. read more
This is a HUGE park right on the lakefront with a little something for everyone. Sometimes I take it for granted, but its a beautiful urban park. There's trails, trails, and more trails. A lagoon sitting in front of Lincoln memorial drive with paddleboats and more for rental. A kite shop and I believe bike, roller blade rentals. Several festivals/concerts and a number of walk/runs take place here. Also, I've seen some crazy wild life here (giant turtles sunning themselves next to the lagoon early in the morning, foxes, etc.) There's also an actual veterans memorial (although small) on the southside of the lagoon. There's no beach but if you trek way eastward there's a piece of land that takes you pretty far out into the lake and gives you a nice view of the city. Love our lakefront! read more
8 years ago
Located right on Lake Michigan's shore, the Veterans Memorial and Park put all of our proud Veterans on display and they do in such a prominent part of downtown Milwaukee. There are memorials to the fallen and special areas for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force. Thanks to Milwaukee for recognizing the significance of our military to our way of life and putting it in such a beautiful spot on a great lake. I wish the rest of America was as proud of the sacrifices our military has made. read more
11 years ago
Skyline view of the city? Check. On the waters of Lake Michigan? Check. Parking available? Check. Bikes, kayaks, boats, etc. available to rent? Check. Plenty of benches along the path? Check. My checklist speaks for itself. Veteran's Park is awesome. It's easily one of my favorite places in the city. It hosts a movie series in the summer and is a great place to spend the afternoon, regardless of the season. I love taking out of towners here! read more
13 years ago
Nice little park along Lake Michigan. The paved paths are wide so there is plenty of room for walkers and people riding their bikes, etc. Great views of Lake Michigan & the city. There is plenty of green space for picnicking or just relaxing - though I didn't see any picnic tables. It was a cold November day when we visited, however, so we certainly kept moving & didn't do any lounging. We easily found free parking along the road but I'm sure that's harder to come by when the weather is nice. read more
7 years ago
Great views and fun to hang around on a nice day. Great to dogs too. Had our chocolate lab with us and great open space for him to run on leash. read more
13 years ago
Us Milwaukeeans (is that what we're called?) are so lucky to live on such a beautiful lakefront with such beautiful parks! I used to choose to walk to work over driving just so I could walk through Veteran's Park. It is beautiful in all four seasons. There are wonderful paths for joggers/bikers/walkers and plenty of open grass areas for frisbee throwing/pic-nicing/kite flying. I absolutely love coming here for the kite festival- what a wonderful (free!) event. One of my most happiest moments in life: being at this park on a nice sunny day with my dog, cheese and crackers, and a good book. The beauty of this park just really can't be beat. read more
First time going here for the "March for babies" I've passed by in the past but my first time going all the way to the lake. It's a nice running path and the March for babies was awesome. FREEZING but awesome, I also noticed they had bikes to rent which is something new i found read more
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