Explore Milwaukee County Parks & Trails
From grass and trees to sports and recreation, Parks are for People.
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Wehr Nature Center
Hike the trails, spot urban wildlife, and enjoy the sights and sounds of Spring at Wehr Nature Center. Programs encourage discovery and curiosity and help all ages build a personal connection to nature. Wehr Nature Center is a place for all seasons, a place for everyone.
Milwaukee County Golf
With 13 courses to choose from, Milwaukee County Parks golf courses have the ideal setting for every golfer – from beginner to pro.
Mitchell Park Domes
The Mitchell Park Domes is a living plant museum featuring a permanent collection of more than 1,800 plant species representing ecosystems from around the world. Join us in nurturing this vital resource—visit the Domes, get involved, and help us grow a healthier, more connected community. The independent non-profit, the Milwaukee Domes Alliance provides financial and programing support.
Protecting Our Natural Resources
From lagoons and marshes to forests and prairies, environmental work is vital to the health of the region.
Planning & Development
Landscape architects, civil engineers, park planners, and environmental conservation specialists are among the professionals who recognize how vital the Parks natural areas are to the environmental health of Southeastern Wisconsin. This recognition is a driving force in their work, be it long-range planning, capital project management, design or development review.
Natural Areas & Conservation
Milwaukee County Parks manages over 10,000 acres of land, including forests, prairies, and many other natural communities. These natural areas under Milwaukee County Parks stewardship are vital to the environmental health of the region.
Make A Difference
From businesses and communities to partners and volunteers, make an impact in your neighborhood park.
Signage & Advertising
Support the Parks while getting your message in front of a diverse audience. Business opportunities include banners on Lincoln Memorial Drive, signage along the Oak Leaf Trail, ice rink dasher boards at Red Arrow Park, digital ads, and more.
Community Partners & Volunteering
Trail building. Tree planting. Park beautifying. Bumble bee photographing. Weed pulling. Wetland monitoring. Park Stewardship. Milwaukee County Parks works with hundreds of partners every day. Partners range from small groups of volunteers organizing cleanups in their local park, to large corporations helping to fund the revitalization of parks and waterways. As a partner you, or your business, can support your community, improve your local environment and create jobs.
Rent a Venue or Plan An Event
Explore our unique spaces for your next event, from baby showers and wedding ceremonies to corporate parties and trade shows. Start your venue planning with Milwaukee County Parks.