With over 150 parks, miles of scenic trails, 15 golf courses, beer gardens, dog parks, beaches, community centers, botanical gardens, nature trails and hundreds of events, there's always something new to discover in your Milwaukee County Parks.
SPRING IN THE PARKS!
Our Top Picks of Spring Activities in Your Milwaukee County Parks
There are two seasons in Milwaukee: winter and beer garden. Read more about our permanent and traveling beer gardens at www.mkebeergardens.com.
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Training sessions are now open for any strong swimmer interested in becoming a Milwaukee County Parks lifeguard this summer. Get details.
Virtual adoptions of three animals that live in Milwaukee County Parks, including the endangered rusty-patched bumblebee, are now available as part of a fundraising campaign for natural areas. Get details.
Read our quick guide to the top events happening in Milwaukee County Parks in April.
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Major Upcoming Events
Boerner Opening Day
April 27, Boerner Botanical Gardens
Spring officially arrives with the opening of Boerner Botanical Gardens.
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Whitnall Park Beer Garden Opening Day
May 3, Whitnall Park Beer Garden
Join us for a keg tapping (free beer while it lasts) at 4 p.m. on May 3 to celebrate the season opening of Whitnall Park Beer Garden in Greendale.
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Traveling Beer Garden Opening Day
May 8, Juneau Park
The 2019 Traveling Beer garden season gets underway on May 8. Join us for a keg tapping at 5 p.m. with free beer while supplies last. The beer garden will stay at Juneau Park from May 8 - 27.
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Over 150 pavilions, community rooms, wedding venues and parks spaces are available to rent. Start planning your next event.