Sheridan Park is a really nice park with so much to offer. It is very wide and open, with picnic…read moreareas, playgrounds for kids, and plenty of space to relax or be active. The lake and beach access make it even better, and the trails and greenery add to the experience. It truly has a bit of everything, which makes it a great spot for families, friends, or a peaceful walk. And it's dog friendly.

Sheridan Park lies completely along Lake Michigan, mainly in the City of Cudahy. I can't believe…read moreI've not reviewed Sheridan yet, as I spent my earliest childhood years nearby, and moved to Cudahy a few years ago, visiting Sheridan almost daily. My favorite things about Sheridan- -Oak Leaf Trail paved path runs through it, for biking, running, walking! -Pond for fishing is stocked w/rainbow trout (confirmed in 2021) Bass, perch, bluegill, koi/carp also can be found in the pond -Lake Views from high bluffs are outstanding, and sunset watching at Lunham/Bottsford Ave bend is popular -Walking paved trail down to Lake access -Picnic areas Sheridan also has a swimming pool with slides, bball courts, tennis courts, softball and hardball diamonds, a playground, a few reservable picnic areas, as well as plenty of land for your own pop-up. Sheridan Park is not as glamorous as other MKE County Parks, but it provides a lot of resources and opportunities to improve the lives of the local community, and that's a great strength!

On this amazingly beautiful May day, I took the grands to Grant Park beach. Love this spacious…read morepark, but the long road in is so full of potholes I nearly lose my fillings when I choose to go that way. "Jump into the hole," I said.

Grant is wonderful. The drive is scenic. I've only ever truly gone for the beach. ( huge!) Today…read morethe waves were wavy to say the least. I think from the storm yesterday is why there were so many pebbles in the sand, but it made easy to throw at the seagulls that got to close. I think they should maybe put a "don't feed the gulls" sign out because there were a bunch of people/kids tossing snacks their way. I'd like to explore this park some more. Great place for good sun and good company.

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 ;)

I spend all summer here. From the trails to the beaches to the perfect beer garden this is the…read moreplace to be. Easy access, good parking!

One of the great Milwaukee County Parks, as it has so many amenities and features going for it. I…read morelike to hike here once in awhile, going north you go through Cuppertino Park, going south you go all the way to Bay View Park past the unofficial beach area- both are great hikes. South Shore of course has: - Rentable pavilion that hosts a lot of weddings - South Shore Beer Garden top notch - Newly constructed beach area - South Shore Farmer's Market - Picnic areas - Volleyball (sand courts) - Playground - Oak Leaf Trail cuts through it - Bike trail - Fishing (shared with Cuppertino off the docks by the SS Yacht Club) The views of Milwaukee's Downtown are some of the best, and you gotta respect South Shore Park in Bay View.

Such a quality local park (recommend to me by a local, after all)…read more Seven Bridges has nice, walkable trails and some stairs, great for easy hiking/walks in a pleasant part of South Milwaukee. Venture in maybe three minutes and you can pick up the path that hugs the waterfront from an elevation, offering stunning views of Lake Michigan. You can also venture down to the shore itself, there are a few steep dirt paths that will take you all the way down. Definitely a great spot for being in nature when the weather agrees!

Beautiful park that has a path that leads straight out to Lake Michigan. This trail made it feel…read morelike I was back home in Colorado and gives someone who's homesick a little sense of peace and comfort. Highly recommend in fall! PSA: Be aware of ticks!!

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL park! Lots of Disc fold happening, great ball diamond, excellent trails for…read moreruns, walks, bike rides and dog walks. Also Great for the kids! Nestled amidst the tranquility of the Root River Parkway adjacent to the Oak Leaf Trail.....miles off beauty just moments away from Lake Michigan, Michelle International Airport. ( Great watching the incoming planes ) There are flushable toilets and running water at this river area oasis. That right there gives the place the first 3 stars . ; ) Benches are sturdy and plentiful, really nice bleachers for ball games, lots of acreage for family outings and cookouts and.... I'm almost certain that the actual Golf coarse is about half block East on Drexel. ( just in case I'm wrong on that count, PLEASE Google it!! Same park name buy for GOLF ) Put this on your list of great outdoor experiences and you won't be sorry!!

A very pleasant little multi-purpose public park. It's a nice place for a picnic, there's a decent…read moredisc golf course, a nice baseball field, an adequate parking lot. This could also be a southern destination for a longer bike ride from downtown.

Big field for whatever or baseball. There's basketball hoops, sand jungle gym, forest with path,…read moreand sometimes bathrooms and a bubbler.

It's a very nice park. Wide-open space... plenty of room for a variety of sports or just a stroll…read morethrough. This park hosts various events throughout the year.

One of the wilder Milwaukee County Parks, you can really get lost to the world inside of this 40…read moreacres. A footpath system runs throughout both halves. One solid wood bridge links the north half, full of hickory, beech, and oak, to the back half, full of oak, maple, fallen elm, and ironwood. Many species of ground cover best seen in May, a real woodland treat. Bring binoculars if you have them, many birds. Occasional sound from Airport which has a run way adjacent to the east. Called Cudahy Woods by DNR and most others, Designated as a State Natural Area in 2002, this is truly one of the best of the best that's left. http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/lands/naturalareas/index.asp?sna=351 A bit hard to find, DNR can help clue you in, the large park sign at chained entry has fallen over and not yet been replaced. But is it worth it? Every bit of it.

Cudahy Nature Preserve: This 42-acre forested area located near Milwaukee Mitchell International…read moreAirport was designated a State Natural Area in 2002. It's one of three such areas in Milwaukee County. I was unable to find an explanation, but it's odd that the preserve is in the city of Oak Creek and not the city of Cudahy. The area is comprised of a small parking lot, shelter, and two distinct woodlands separated by a stream. I included a picture of the map to help illustrate, but a single trail with two loops goes through each section of the forest. According to the information provided by the state online, the north section is a dry-mesic forest dominated by red oak, white oak, black cherry, and shagbark hickory trees. The south woods are moister and supports an old-growth forest containing sugar maple, American beech, red oak, white ash, and ironwood trees. It was a nice enough trail, but my first visit was in July and not only were the mosquitos bad (especially in the south woods), but I was continuously bombarded by flies like a piece of dog poop. Sorry for the crude analogy, but it's pretty accurate. I'll need to visit again in the fall when the colors are in full swing and the bugs are long dead. As I mentioned earlier, there is a tiny parking lot, but it currently has no parking spaces painted on the ground. I was not a fan of the narrow and blind turn into and out of the lot connecting it to College Avenue either. The Nature Preserve itself is nice, but this is a below average lot that needs some care. Overall, this is a short trail that those looking for somewhere new to explore might enjoy. Personally, I recommend driving five minutes further east to either Grant or Warnimont Parks on the shore of Lake Michigan.