Skip to Content
Milwaukee County Parks
 

spring in the parks

Explore Milwaukee County Parks & Trails

From grass and trees to sports and recreation, Parks are for People.

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 Horticultural Conservatory is a living plant museum with a permanent collection of over 1,800 plant species that represent plant life from across the globe. Funding for the Conservatory comes from general admissions tickets, rentals and events, tax funding and concessions sales. The independent non-profit, the Milwaukee Domes Alliance, also provide financial and programing support.

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.

Protecting Our Natural Resources

From lagoons and marshes to forests and prairies, environmental work is vital to the health of the region.

Land Acknowledgement

Nature Trail sign at the trailside, with a wooden bridge and stairs leading to further exploration

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.

Ephemeral pond on the grounds of Wehr Nature Center

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.

Oak Leaf Trail map sign with banner below stating "activate your advertising"

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.

corporate group volunteering

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

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.