Our Vision
The Friends of Lakeshore State Park partner with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and our community to support Lakeshore State Park as Milwaukee’s premier urban lakefront destination for environmental and freshwater education, conservation, recreation and outdoor enjoyment
Our Mission
The Friends of Lakeshore State Park is a non-profit organization chartered as a 501c(3) dedicated to supporting Lakeshore State Park and its partners. The Friends raise funds for and participate in educational programming, events, infrastructure, and marketing and build memberships and strategic alliances to succeed in these efforts
Board Diversity Policy
The Friends of Lakeshore State Park, a Nonprofit Organization, is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, and members feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, or educational background.
DNR Staff
Park Manager
Elaine Zautke
Elaine.Zautke@wisconsin.gov
414-274-4281
Naturalist Guide
Anne Duffy
Anne.Duffy@wisconsin.gov
414-274-4282
Park/Rec Specialists
Chris Sawall
Richard Imp
Ryan Mueller
Board Members
President
David Wenstrup
Vice President
Melissa Shaw
Xylem
Past President
Susan Frautschi
Secretary
Mary Jo Layden
Treasurer
Peter Campbell
CIBC Bank USA
Directors At-Large
David Holmes
Stantec
Lee Kanwar
Brunswick Corporation
Juan Medina
Mega Cleaners LLC
Alexandria Simons
Baird
Manuel Raynal
Joshua Albrecht
VISIT Milwaukee
Andy Wiegman
Sagewind Development
Jim Plaisted
Historic Third Ward Association
William Schmitt
Rooted & Rising – Washington Park
Barb Klein
David Remstad
Robert Gosse, AIA
The Sigma Group
Nick Abresch
Johnson Financial
Elizabeth Johnson
Godfrey & Kahn
Contact Us
Friends of Lakeshore State Park
500 N Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-274-4281
Email: admin.asst@friendslsp.org
DNR-Unit Supervisor
500 N Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-274-4281
Email: angela.vickio@wisconsin.gov