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Spring in the Parks: Tulips, Golf, Fishing Clinics, Biking, Little League Baseball

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This Weekend in the Parks, May 24-27

Get out and Golf!
Choose from 15 courses.
Check the Course Conditions
for details.

 

The Champions 2-Person Scramble
A Fun Golf Tournament for People Age 50 & Up
Four qualifying events to choose from.

Family Aquatic Centers Open
Cool Waters Aquatic Center in Greenfield Park and David F. Schulz Aquatic Center in Lincoln Park open for the season on May 25th!
 

Family Kite Festival
Take the family to the Lakefront to see the Grand Launch of 500 kites!

Tee-off with Nite-Glow Golf 
Golfers can kick off the holiday weekend with this after-dark event at Lake Park Golf Course or Warnimont Golf Course.
 

Bradford Beach 
The beach is open for the season. Head down to the lake for summer fun!

The Friday Fish Fry in the Parks Returns!
Visit Brown Deer, Grant, or Whitnall Golf Clubhouses for a traditional Milwaukee fish fry
 

The Lakefront 
Enjoy a variety of activities at the lakefront offered through our partners.

Blue Bayou
Be transported to the land of bayous, jazz, and Mardi Gras!
Show runs through May 27th!

 

Herb Fair at Boerner Botanical Gardens

Join members of the Herb Society of America Wisconsin Unit at the Herb Fair. Gardening expert and author Melinda Myers will be the keynote speaker.

Birding in Lake Park
Warbler Walks in Lake Park

 

The Oak Leaf Discovery Tour
Discover more about the Oak Leaf Trail and the parks! Passports Now on Sale!

Get your Dog Exercise Area Permit

These permit-based areas offer daily or annual passes for admission! Choose from 5 locations.

 

Weed Out

Volunteer to be a "weed warrior" in the battle against invasive species.

Hike Wehr Nature Center
It's time to get outside for a walk through nature. Wehr's trails are among the best in the state!

    Parks WebStore Now Open
Get your Parks gear to show your support for YOUR Gold-Medal Park System!
         

 

 Top Picks for Upcoming Events

2013 Summer's Best Concert Series
Get ready for the great free music coming to the parks all summer. Kicks off June 4th in Humboldt Park!

 

Fun Runs
Run with the Badgerland Striders! Train with the best, run with the best, be the best!

 

Nature Programs for Kids
Discover nature via the programs of the award-winning Wehr Nature Center. Register now for "Animal Babies" and "Busy Beavers."

 

Runs & Walks
Laura's Smile Mile

UPAF Ride for the Arts

Run for the Parks

Hike for Health
Come to Wehr Nature Center for hour-long hikes that are both energizing and relaxing. Meet Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the Fireplace Room.

 

 

Classes & Workshops
Join the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens in a variety of classes open to the public.

  AquaZumba Classes 
Enjoy a high-intensity workout in the pool!
 

Garden Walks
Visit the Boerner Botanical Gardens and learn from experts focusing on special topics as you stroll through the garden spaces.

Outdoor Summer Movies
Enjoy a free outdoor movie screening with your family in the parks
 

 

Tour the Lighthouse
Visit the restored, historic maritime treasure in Lake Park for a glimpse into the past.

         

 

 Parks Happenings   

2012 Natural Areas Annual Report
Detailing the accomplishments and locations of natural areas management, the report also presents education and outreach efforts, as well as the financial value of the Natural Areas program.

 

Conservation Leadership Corps
Connecting with nature, learning leadership skills, and working as a team.

Forestry Work & Construction:  
Work to improve safety along the OLT will involve intermittent closures of trail segments with minor rerouting.
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO POSTED SIGNAGE

 

 

Eagle Projects
Boy Scouts earn the highest rank by completeing projects in the Parks

 

 

   

Emerald Ash Borer
What is it? Is it affecting your trees? How can you help prevent the spread?

 

 Partners
     

Become a Partner of the Parks
Build a successful business partnership with the Parks

 
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