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Whitnall Park Beer Garden - people enjoying company at the shared-table seating

Milwaukee County Parks Beer Gardens

In the Spring, Summer and Fall, visiting at any of these beer gardens helps to fund future projects in county greenspace. Find each location on Facebook for menu and season updates, and tag us @milwaukeebeergarden on Instagram for fun engagement and giveaway opportunities.

Interested in a rental space? View the Unique Outdoor - Beer Garden rental pages!

aerial photo of Juneau Beer Garden

Juneau Beer Garden

Operated by Milwaukee County Parks

On Milwaukee's Lower East Side in Juneau Park. Once a popular stop on the Traveling Beer Garden Tour, this beer garden is now available all season long.

aerial photo of South Shore Terrace

South Shore Terrace

Operated by Milwaukee County Parks

South Shore Terrace celebrates the best of the local Milwaukee community. Our open-air Miller beer garden serves up stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee skyline. Fresh ingredients combine in the seasonal food menu, and local brews are served in the historic 1930s bathhouse.

aerial photo of Traveling Beer Garden in Sheridan Park

Traveling Beer Garden

Operated by Milwaukee County Parks

The Traveling Beer Garden tour transforms parks into temporary beer gardens May through September, for about two weeks at a time. Restored fire trucks were converted into mobile beer trucks, serving up craft beers, and more.

aerial photo of The Vine Humboldt Beer Garden

The Vine Humboldt Beer Garden

Operated by Milwaukee County Parks

The Vine Humboldt is a beer garden, with four craft beers on tap, at the historic Humboldt Park Pavilion. Open May through September.

aerial photo of Whitnall Beer Garden

Whitnall Beer Garden

Operated by Milwaukee County Parks

Select a craft beer from over a dozen of Wisconsin's top breweries. Sit back and enjoy this scenic beer garden nestled among the trees near the Root River in the Greendale/Franklin area. Open May through September.

Picnic tables welcoming visitors to the Estabrook Beer Garden

Estabrook Beer Garden

Operated by ABC Estabrook

Known as the the OG of Milwaukee beer gardens - in 2012, Estabrook Beer Garden became the first public beer garden in the United States since prohibition. Inspirations came from Milwaukee’s brewing legacy and the operation is modeled after beer gardens found in modern day Munich, Germany.

People gathered under the umbrella-covered tables at The Landing at Hoyt Park

The Landing

Operated by Friends of Hoyt Park

Located in Wauwatosa, next to the TOSA Pool, The Landing serves a changing selection of craft and import beers and features regular live music and entertainment nights.

Families enjoying the outdoor beer garden space at Roundhouse at McKinley Marina

Roundhouse Beer Garden

Operated by The Bartolotta Restaurants

Nestled along the public boat launch to Lake Michigan, Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina is an updated venue that is here to serve all those drawn to this freshwater coastline. Not heading out on the water? No problem! Food and drinks purchased at Roundhouse Beer Garden can be enjoyed on the comfortable park-like lawn surrounding the building.

 

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Outpost ad for grab and go sandwiches

Outpost Co-op supports Milwaukee County Parks as a community-owned grocery store with locations across Milwaukee, Mequon, Wauwatosa, and Bay View. Their Grab & Go sandwiches are made fresh with organic, high-quality ingredients—perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch or an easy park picnic. You’ll also find breakfast sandwiches, fresh juices, and ready-to-go meals for simple, healthy eating any day of the week. Find their nearest location at outpost.coop/about/locations.