China Lights Returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens!
The celebration of Asian culture featuring larger-than-life sculptural lantern displays and Chinese folk-culture entertainment will set Boerner Botanical Gardens aglow from Sept. 13 – Oct. 27. Get your tickets now!
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Final Days to See Summer Floral Show at The Domes
Experience United Plants Across America, the summer floral show. The "horticultural road trip" highlighs iconic national landmarks across five regions of the United States. Embark on an adventure that takes a fraction of the time of actual travel but creates lasting memories for years to come. AND. . . don't miss Sticker Wednesdays for your commemorative sticker inspired by vintage travel postcards!
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What's New
We're Hiring
Visit our careers page to apply for seasonal, full-time and lifeguard positions in the parks.
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Celebrate Wehr Nature Center's 50-year Legacy!
At Wehr, nature is accessible to all, year-round! Explore accessible park features, including a 1-mile All Abilities loop trail with a hard-surface boardwalk, an accessible pier overlooking Mallard Lake, and an observation blind under expansion.
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Experience Beer Gardens in Fall!
Beer-Gardening Season continues!
Q: How do you enjoy the cool, crisp air and the changing colors of fall?
A: At a Parks Beer Garden, with a great brew that gives a warm feeling inside because you know that revenue from your purchase goes back into improving the Parks!
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Protecting Our Natural Resources
From lagoons and marshes to forests and prairies, the environmental work of Milwaukee County Parks is vital to the health of the region.
Natural Areas
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.
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Find a Nature Trail
Explore Milwaukee County's networks of nature trails. Nature trails are perfect for birding, wildlife watching, getting fresh air on your morning walk or simply finding some quiet space.
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