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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. For tenant convenience, the award-winning pavilion offers lower-level restroom and shower facilities.  


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Official Boating Season: May 1 – Oct. 31

McKinley Marina Office Hours

  • Nov. 1 – April 30: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • May 1 – Thursday prior to Mem. Day Wknd.: Sun. – Sat., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Friday of Mem. Day Wknd. – 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: Sun. – Sat., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

McKinley Marina Fuel Dock, Daily Hours

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

McKinley Marina Overlook Pavilion

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.

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!

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. 

McKinley Marina Slip Rentals
for Boating Season: May 1 – Oct. 31, 2023

Full-service fuel docks with pump-out facilities and a convenience/ships store with marine maintenance and safety supplies are also available. 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.
In the list below, "Resident" refers to a Milwaukee County Resident; a "Non-Resident" does not live in Milwaukee County.

RESIDENT RATE / Rate with tax included

  • 25 ft. Slip: $1,629 / $1,718.60
  • 27 ft. Slip: $1,811 / $1,910.61
  • 30 ft. Slip: $2,098 / $2,213.39
  • 32 ft. Slip: $2,306 / $2,432.83
  • 35 ft. Slip: $2,631 / $2,775.71
  • 37 ft. Slip: $2,866 / $3,023.63
  • 38 ft. Slip: $2,983 / $3,147.07
  • 40 ft. Slip: $3,231 / $3,408.71
  • 45 ft. Slip: $3,893 / $4,107.12
  • 50 ft. Slip: $4,622 / $4,876.21
  • 55 ft. Slip: $5,417 / $5,714.94
  • 60 ft. Slip: $6,273 / $6,618.02
  • 65 ft. Slip: $7,199 / $7,594.95
  • 70 ft. Slip: $8,189 / $8,639.40
  • 75 ft. Slip: $9,243 / $9,751.37

 

Transient Daily Slip Rentals

Rates Are Subject to Sales Tax
$37.91 plus $2.37 per foot over 25 feet, plus sales tax

NON-RESIDENT RATE / Rate with tax included

  • 25-ft. Slip: $1,727 / $1,821.99
  • 27-ft. Slip: $1,922 / $2,027.71
  • 30-ft. Slip: $2,221 / $2,343.16
  • 32-ft. Slip: $2,442 / $2,576.31
  • 35-ft. Slip: $2,788 / $2,941.34
  • 37-ft. Slip: $3,036 / $3,202.98
  • 38-ft. Slip: $3,157 / $3,330.64
  • 40-ft. Slip: $3,425 / $3,613.38
  • 45-ft. Slip: $4,128 / $4,355.04
  • 50-ft. Slip: $4,903 / $5,172.67
  • 55-ft. Slip: $5,742 / $6,057.81
  • 60-ft. Slip: $6,652 / $7,017.86
  • 65-ft. Slip: $7,628 / $8,047.54
  • 70-ft. Slip: $8,676 / $9,153.18
  • 75-ft. Slip: $9,798/$10,336.89

 

Tenant Rule Book

 

Launch Permits

Daily and seasonal launch permits are good for use at McKinley Marina Boat launch, South Shore Park, Bender Park and Riverfront Boat launch sites. If staff are not available, purchase a daily pass at the self-pay station. If you do not have a launch pass, you will be ticketed.

 

Self-Serve Online Purchase Available 7 Days a Week from 5 a.m. – Midnight!

Any transaction not completed by 1 a.m. will be rejected as the system performs updates (from 1 – 5 a.m.)

Buy Your Seasonal Launch Permit Online!

The Launch Rate is based on the type of watercraft to be launched and the residency of the applicant.
In the list below, "Resident" refers to a Milwaukee County Resident; a "Non-Resident" does not live in Milwaukee County.

Resident Launch Rates:
Daily / Seasonal/ Senior Seasonal for 60+

Rates include sales tax

  • Jet Ski: $12 / $120 / $100
  • Non-Motorized Vessel: $8 / $80 / $55
  • Vessel Under 20 feet: $12 / $120 / $80
  • Vessel 20-26 feet: $16 / $160 / $110
  • Vessel Over 26 feet: $18 / $180 / $140

 

Non-Resident Launch Rates:
Daily / Seasonal/ Senior Seasonal for 60+

Rates include sales tax

  • Jet Ski: $13 / $130 / $125
  • Non-Motorized Vessel: $8 / $80 / $70
  • Vessel Under 20 feet: $13 / $130 / $125
  • Vessel 20-26 feet: $20 / $200 / $140
  • Vessel Over 26 feet: $26 / $260 / $160

 

 

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.

Non-Tenant Fee: $300 (Rate is subject to sales tax.)

Capacity: 40

Minimum Rental: Four hours

View the McKinley Overlook Rental Sheet

Charters at McKinley Marina

Fishing Charters

AGM Outdoors   414-651-9413

Big Fish Guide Service   414-779-0479

Blue Ribbon Outdoors   608-698-3332

Brew City Charters   414-899-5959

CNR Charters   262-745-8651

Crabby Charters   239-919-2626

First Alarm Charters LLC   262-994-3240

Fish Addiction   414-852-8446

Fish Milwaukee   414-708-3110

Grizzly Charters   262-470-0021

Hold'em Sportfishing LLC   262-951-5605

Jack's Charter Service   414-349-4077

King of Kings   262-707-9693

Leisure Time   262-781-1704

Manhardt Charters   202-307-4499

Maritime Charters   414-397-6492

Milwaukee Offshore   414-899-9809

Reel Freedom Fishing   262-844-7339

Reel Obsession   414-469-0101

Reel Sensation   414-384-8096

Sea Wolfe   414-510-2931

Silver King   414-460-1467

Sun Rise Charters   414-345-0453

Take 'em Fishing Charters   414-704-8884

Threel Seaker Charters   414-364-4687

 

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

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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