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With over 150 parks, miles of scenic trails, golf courses, beer gardens, dog parks, beaches, community centers, botanical gardens, nature trails and hundreds of events, Milwaukee County Parks always offers something new for you to discover.

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China Lights Returns This Fall!

Boerner Botanical Gardens
Sept. 15 - Oct. 29

China Lights: Nature's Glow features larger-than-life displays that explore the biodiversity in the ocean world and beyond. Also enjoy the interactive lanterns, live stage performances, the marketplace, and Asian and Western food and beverage selections.

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Fall Floral Show at The Domes

From beautifully planted garden mandalas to unique, hand-crafted sculptures created from plants found within the Mitchell Park Domes, this is a one-of-a-kind show you won't want to miss!

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Get the Parks Explorer App

Add our Parks Explorer app to your phone to find parks and trails near you, check the open status on amenities, share photos, earn digital badges and more.

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Got Questions? Visit Our Knowledge Bank

Head to our knowledge bank to find answers to what you can, or can't, do in the parks, and find guides to applying for permits, picnics and more.

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Seasonal Jobs

We're Hiring

Visit our careers page to apply for seasonal, full-time and lifeguard positions in the parks.

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Parks in Peril

Milwaukee County Parks is tackling a serious funding crisis that jeopardizes the future of the system. Learn more about the funding challenges, and about what you can do to help, at our Love Your Parks microsite.

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