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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 tenants' convenience, the award-winning open-air pavilion offers lower-level restroom and shower facilities.
The Lakefront Pavilion provides lower-level restroom and shower facilities and the upper-level is available to rent.
The roundhouse is home to the marina offices and to Pitch's Express, a cafe that serves breakfast, lunch, coffee and drinks.
Annual and daily dry-sail storage is available for your trailer and boat in an area offering 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.
For an annual rental application or for more information, call (414) 273-5224. Full-service fuel docks with pump-out facilities and a convenience/ships store with marine maintenance and safety supplies are also available. (prices listed include sales tax)
Marina Map | South Dock | Center Dock | North Dock
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.
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Reservations for the Lakefront Pavilion open April 15 for marina 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.
Fee: $316.80 (includes tax)
Capacity: 40
Minimum Rental: Four hours
1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive
(414) 273-5224
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9480 Watertown Road Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (414) 257-PARK (7275)