Milwaukee County Parks

09/13/2025

There are so many ways to explore our Parks, even by water! 🚣
The Milwaukee Urban Water Trail is a route for canoes, kayaks, and other small non-motorized boats on the “urban” portions of Milwaukee's three rivers - Milwaukee River, Menomonee River, and Kinnickinnic River
There are several access points throughout our parks
https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Explore/Trails/River-Trails

09/12/2025

As you walk various wetland areas within Milwaukee County Parks, you may see the blooms great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica)
This flower's close relative is Cardinal Flower which is a vibrant red. Both flowers are a favorite source of nectar for hummingbirds and well as bumblebees, who are able to use their larger bodies to push past the lip of the blossom in order to get at the source of nectar
📸: Wehr Nature Center

09/12/2025

For our next dose of minifigure mycological magic we are showcasing Amanita mushrooms. This particular individual is potentially a small funnel-veil amanita, or Amanita multisquamosa. The cap of this species starts out convex like an umbrella but then flattens out as it matures, making a perfect platform for Maggie.

There are many hundreds of species of amanita mushrooms found worldwide. What's the most famous amanita? It's likely the fly agaric: that red-topped mushroom adorned with flecks of white.

It's important to be aware that amanitas are frequently extremely toxic. They contain chemicals, such as amatoxins, which can cause severe damage to vital organs if ingested.

📸: Milwaukee County Parks Natural Areas & Conservation

09/11/2025

Missed the First Trails Network Plan Public Information Meeting? 🥾

If you weren't able to attend the in-person meeting on August 27th, you can still share your thoughts!

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and provide your feedback on the Trails Network Plan update

Take the Survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/2d6b2fe966a24b37b0ec5879baf4c4fc

Learn more about the Trails Network Plan: https://www.mkecountyparks.org/trails-network-plan

Your input helps shape the future of our trails system, thank you for participating!

09/11/2025

This view of Veteran's Park and our lakefront is like no other! 🙌
Our team has been digitizing photos from the parks over the decades, what year do you think this photo was taken? 📸

09/09/2025

The 10th Annual Chris' Slow Roll is almost here! 🚲
Register for the event by visiting https://chriskegelfoundation.org/chris-slow-roll

09/08/2025

Bug Day is this weekend! 🦋
Join us at Wehr Nature Center on Sunday, September 14th, from noon to 4 p.m. as we celebrate the tiny creatures that help keep our planet buzzing 🐝
https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/bug-day-2/

Highlights from Wehr Nature Center's 2022 event. ...

09/08/2025

Partnerships make progress possible 🤝
Thank you to The Chris Kegel Foundation for funding new Oak Leaf Trail signs and to the Milwaukee Parks Foundation for helping bring this project to life 🌳🚴
Our trails are stronger because of you!

09/08/2025

Opening night is only a few days away! 🎉
Get your tickets now at https://chinalights.org/tickets/

09/07/2025

Indoor Pool Season is here! 🏊

Noyes and Pulaski Indoor Pools are open 7 days a week for lap swim, water exercise, open swim, birthday parties, and more!

Check out MKESwim.com for their full schedules

Noyes Pool is located at 8235 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee
Pulaski pool is located at 2701 S. 16th Street, Milwaukee

09/05/2025

We're excited to launch a new short series: Maggie's Fungi Friday! 🍄

Each Friday in September, we'll be sharing posts featuring Field Tech Maggie exploring the magical world of mushrooms.

To kick off this series, we introduce ink caps! One of the most intriguing aspects of these mushrooms is their process of deliquescence. As they mature, their caps transform, dissolving into an inky, blackish liquid. This process involves the absorption of atmospheric moisture, resulting in the cap breaking down into a liquid form. Historically, this unique characteristic made them valuable as a source of natural ink.

📸: Milwaukee County Parks Natural Areas & Conservation