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McKinley Marina

Boats in the McKinley Marina

Wisconsin Clean Marina logoAbout McKinley Marina

McKinley Marina, Milwaukee County's only public lakefront marina, offers 655 slips with floating docks, security, parking, electricity, water and many amenities included in the annual rental fee. Full-service fuel docks with pump-out facilities and a convenience/ships store with marine maintenance and safety supplies are also available.


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McKinley Marina Boating Season: May 1 – Oct. 31

Office Hours

  • Nov. 1 – April 30: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • May 1 – Thursday of Memorial Day Weekend.: Sun. – Sat., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Friday of Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day: Sun. – Sat., 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • After Labor Day – Oct. 31: Sun. – Sat., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Winter Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Fuel Dock Daily Hours

  • May 1 – Thursday before Memorial Day Weekend.: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Friday of Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • After Labor Day – Oct. 31: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Roundhouse at McKinley Marina, with people enjoying the beer garden

McKinley Roundhouse

Nestled near the public boat launch, the roundhouse is home to the marina office and Roundhouse at McKinley Marina. This restaurant offers a beer garden, snacks, and sundries and is your one-stop shop before setting sail on Lake Michigan . . .or relaxing in the park!

McKinley Marina Overlook Pavilion

The enclosed overlook provides amazing views of Lake Michigan from the upper level, and the lower-level offers restroom and shower facilities for tenants. The upper level is available to rent, with priority going to slip tenants.

McKinley Marina Slip Rentals: May 1 – Oct. 31 

For a slip rental application or for more information, call (414) 273-5224. 

  North Dock Map   Center Dock Map   South Dock Map

  • The slip rental rate is based on the size of the slip and residency of the tenant.
  • Full-service fuel docks with pump-out facilities and a convenience/ships store with marine maintenance and safety supplies are also available.

Tenant Rule Book

Milwaukee County Resident Rate

Slip Pre-Tax Rate Post-Tax Rate
25 ft. $1,677.87 $1,810.42
27ft. $1,865.33 $2,012.69
30 ft. $2,160.94 $2,331.65
32 ft. $2,375.18 $2,562.82
35 ft. $2,709.93 $2,924.01
37 ft. $2,951.98 $3,185.19
38 ft. $3,072.49 $3,315.22
40 ft. $3,327.93 $3,590.84
45 ft. $4,009.79 $4,326.56
50 ft. $4,760.66 $5,136.75
55 ft. $5,579.51 $6,020.29
60 ft. $6,461.19 $6,971.62
65 ft. $7,414.97 $8,000.75
70 ft. $8,434.67 $9,101.01
75 ft. $9,520.29 $10,272.39

 

Transient Daily Slip Rentals

$42.13 plus $2.63 per foot over 25 feet

Rates Include Sales Tax

Non-Resident Rate

Slip Pre-Tax Rate Post-Tax Rate
25-ft. $1,778.81 $1,919.34
27-ft. $1,979.66 $2,136.05
30-ft. $2,287.63 $2,468.35
32-ft. $2,515.26 $2,713.97
35-ft. $2,871.64 $3,098.50
37-ft. $3,127.08 $3,374.12
38-ft. $3,251.71 $3,508.60
40-ft. $3,527.75 $3,806.44
45-ft. $4,251.54 $4,587.74
50-ft. $5,050.09 $5,449.05
55-ft. $5,914.26 $6,381.49
60-ft. $6,851.56 $7,392.83
65-ft. $7,856.84 $8,477.53
70-ft. $8,936.28 $9,642,25
75-ft. $10,0091.94 $10,889.20

Launch Permits

Launch permits are good for use at the McKinley Marina Boat Launch, and South Shore Park, Bender Park and Riverfront boat launch sites. If you do not have a launch pass, you will be ticketed. The Launch Rate is based on the type of watercraft to be launched and the residency of the applicant.

  • Daily Launch Permits: Purchase daily permits at the McKinley Marina Office during regular hours or at any of the self-pay stations at the other launch sites.
  • Seasonal Launch Permits: Purchase seasonal permits at the McKinley Marina Office during regular hours or online from 5 a,m. – midnight, seven days a week. Any online transaction not completed by 1 a.m. will be rejected as the system performs updates (from 1 – 5 a.m.)

More Information on Launch Permits

Milwaukee County Resident Launch Rates:

Rates include sales tax

Permit Daily Seasonal Senior Seasonal (60+)
Jet Ski $13 $130 $102.75
Non-Motorized Vessel $8.25 $82.50 $56.25
Vessel Under 20 feet $13 $130 $102.75
Vessel 20-26 feet $16.50 $165 $112.50
Vessel Over 26 feet $18.50 $185 $143.25

Non-Resident Launch Rates

Rates include sales tax

Permit Daily Seasonal Senior Seasonal (60+)
Jet Ski $13.50 $135 $128
Non-Motorized Vessel $8.25 $82.50 $72
Vessel Under 20 feet $13.50 $135 $128
Vessel 20-26 feet $20.50 $205 $143.25
Vessel Over 26 feet $26.75 $267.50 $163.75

Boats stored on jack stands at McKinley Marina

Boat Storage

Annual and daily dry-sail storage is available for your trailer and boat. The area offers 24-hour access, security, water and electricity.
After the official boating season, this area is used for winter storage. Keep your boat on its trailer or have it trucked in and placed on your jack stands. 

Fees, including sales tax

  • Dry Sail Storage, Daily During Boating Season: $18.79
  • Dry Sail Storage, Full Season, with Full-Season Launch: $652.80
  • Dinghy Storage, Full Season, with Full-Season Launch: $339.45
  • Trailer Storage, Full Season: $245.69
  • Locker Rental, Annual: $59.35
  • Winter Boat Storage on Trailer: $456.96
  • Winter Boat Storage on Jack Stands: $678.91

McKinley Marina Overlook Pavilion

McKinley Marina Overlook Pavilion Rental

Advance booking opens the Monday on or after April 15 for McKinley Marina slip tenants, and May 1 for the general public. Rentals include use of the pavilion for four hours for up to 40 people. To make a reservation, call the Marina at (414) 273-5224.

  • Capacity: 40
  • Non-Tenant Fee: $381.77 (includes tax), for up to 4 hours (minimum rental)
  • Each Additional Hour: $95.44 (includes tax) per additional hour or fraction thereof

View the McKinley Overlook Rental Sheet

Charters at McKinley Marina

Fishing Charters

 

Diving Charters

Shipwreck Explorers LLC  414-807-8233

Sailing Charters

Sea Dog Sailing   414-687-3203

Sailing Schools

Sea Safaris Sailing School   800-SAIL-ASA

Sightseeing

Wisconsin Engineering Service   414-460-6937

Other

  • Freedom Boat Club   414-526-6122
  • Rigged and Ready   414-375-5930
  • SailTime   224-627-2326

 

How to Find Us

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1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive

(414) 273-5224

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9480 W. Watertown Plank Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 257-PARK (7275)
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