Cute little spot downtown Third Ward Milwaukee. I love their Beer Garden in the summer and they…read morealways have cute art pieces. Stopped by last night for the Moon Fest!

Great little park that could in the heart of the Historic Third Ward! Catalano Square is a four…read moreseasons park, used for a seasonal beer garden, the World's Largest Coffee Break in the fall, Christmas Tree lighting in the winter, it's practically the campus green space for the nearby college, and a dog pad for nearby residents. To boot, it's home to a permanent sculpture and several installations of Sculpture Milwaukee, including formerly Jason Pickelman's (RIP) Hand Heart. Great little well-used park, Catalano Square!

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.

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.

Nixon Park is what small-town living is all about. The local families appreciate all it offers…read moreover 14.5 acres: a huge playground, splash pad, picnic tables, outdoor music, snack bar (open at times), stage entertainment, tennis courts, and this is just the start! A handicapped-accessible pathway invites everyone in. We watched some young boys fishing and they caught 23" northern pikes- repeatedly! There is lots of room for kids to run and play, traffic is far away, and there are wonderful events regularly scheduled throughout the seasons. We just visited the Healing Wall, and have also enjoyed several stage programs. All free! Whether you have young children or are empty nesters, this park is peaceful and fun for all ages. Dogs are welcome also. After having fun at the park grab dinner down the street; there are many restaurants to choose from. Hartland is a small town that offers lots for everyone to enjoy!

This is a nice little unique park that Hartland has at the heart of its downtown center, and every…read moreresident can find something to do here that will allow them to have both relaxing summer evenings or chilly but fun winter nights. The layout is simple--there's a stage and pavilion for bands, movie nights, performances, etc., a baseball diamond, some large open fields/areas, a space for a beer garden during the warmer months, and a playground and picnic pavilion. An ice rink is also installed during the winter months, so if you have your own ice skates or want to pay a few bucks to rent a pair, head down here for some fun night-skating under the bright lights. I've personally spent time at the beer garden in the summer, which is run by Pat Endter, the owner of nearby Endter's Sports Grill, and it's a great little treat to have for the area--the staff is always super nice, the beer is always ice cold, and the selection is great throughout the different months it's open. There are more than enough umbrella-covered picnic tables to accommodate a large crowd, and the fact that we can bring our dog with us to have a beer outside is awesome. The pavilion/stage is also a unique draw for the park--I've seen movies, comedy shows, and bands perform on the stage there, and the events are always free for the public. There have also been instances of major sports games shown on the inflatable projector screen the Village of Hartland owns and uses at the park, and this allows for a cool sort of community camaraderie when the weather is warm enough to allow for such activities, especially with the food and beer from the beer garden. Probably the coolest part of the park though is the mere fact that it's on the Ice Age Trail, one of Wisconsin's big claims-to-fame. For those who don't know, the Ice Age Trail is one of eleven National Scenic Trails, and it runs solely through the state of Wisconsin, meaning it's locally maintained and managed for the most part. There are only a few municipalities throughout the state of Wisconsin who can say that the Ice Age Trail runs through the heart of their communities, and the fact that this park features a segment of the IAT itself is pretty cool and a fact to brag about to neighboring communities.

Great park with some of the best views in Milwaukee! You can see St. Mary's and the Water Tower…read morestraight east down North Avenue, and the southern view of Downtown is not to be missed. We like grabbing carryout dinner nearby, bringing it up the big stairs, and hopefully get a bench. We've seen a few picnickers up here, but not many- this park is aptly adored by those in the know, without being as popular as it deserves to be. There are some kid playground areas, a basketball hoop (it deserves a few more of those, honestly), there's a great walking loop, running up the stairs, and wildlife (we heard and saw a redtailed hawk recently), and lots of green space! I think the bottom of the hill to the north deserves a bandshell, as the slope up the hill would make a perfect "Chill on the Hill 2" space for music and neighborhood gatherings. Top notch views with lots of park potential.

Milwaukee already has some seriously stunning views scattered throughout the city. My first…read moreexperience of seeing the city in all its glory though was the view from the Edelweiss sunset cruise. Just when you think you've seen MKE at its finest along comes another breathtaking spot to view the place from. The latest spot has one the most spectacular views I've experienced to date. You can see all of downtown and even as far out as Lake Michigan when it's clear. The place is Kilbourn Park! Reading fellow Yelpers reviews I am floored that this was once a closed off area and you couldn't even get around up top to experience it. Either way it is what it is now a beautiful park for all to enjoy! It is what I would call the edge of Riverwest proper. If you look back to the North you will see the tallest site in Riverwest, Our Lady Divine Providence church, with its stunning green roof standing there all alone in all its glory. Love walking through this city and taking all the sites in!

Cupertino is an a-okay MKE County Park! Just north of popular South Shore Park, Cupertino has a…read morefishing pier that's been recently fixed after some time in disrepair. Fishing the Lake all along the park is popular, too. Several benches and a long stretch of park give great views of Downtown Milwaukee, and the park stretches to include another patch of greenery, which also includes UW-Extension Community Gardens. Part of the Oak Leaf Trail, you can bike/hike/run on through. A-okay smaller MKE Park that could.

This is a nice park that is directly next to South Shore Park. It has some cool trails, but it's…read moregreat as feature is the walking dock with benches so you can enjoy the lake and the boats coming and going.

Enderis Park is a park, and also a neighborhood! This little park is nice, and an important…read moregathering place and oasis for the community. We walk here often on weekend mornings, and enjoy a walk through the park, and a sit under the Magic Grove sculpture, by artist Nancy Metz White. There is a small playground here, a field house, and remnants of a time when parks were thriving. The Farmer's Market here is small, but nice. This is a nice neighborhood and a nice little park.

Cool little park and recreation facility in the heart of Milwaukee. I live right near the Enderis…read morePark neighborhood, which features tree-lined streets and mid-century homes with a more "neighborly" feel than my own 'hood. I've played kickball here in the past and the diamond is one of the nicer ones in the city. This park is a nice selling point if you are looking for a fun gathering space with plenty of activities for the kiddos. There is a lot of wide open green space, a community gathering center, clean restrooms, a playfield for softball/kickball, and they even manage to have a few concerts in the summer months!

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 ;)