On a beautiful Tuesday in May, something special happened at Milwaukee’s own urban oasis, Lakeshore State Park. Students rotated through interactive, water-focused learning stations led by local scientists and environmental educators as part of the Milwaukee Water Investigation Project.
Join us as Milwaukee’s own Deadelijk performs live at Radio Milwaukee, located at 220 East Pittsburgh Avenue, on Thursday, June 5, 2025. This incredible show is a direct benefit for the Friends of Lakeshore Park, helping to support and enhance our beloved green spaces.
Between March 31 and April 9, 2025, Lakeshore State Park conducted a prescribed burn during a window of favorable weather. Though only 9.5 of the park’s 22 acres were burned—specifically the prairie areas—the entire park was closed for safety. Prescribed, or controlled, burns are a key land management tool, relying on experienced crews and the […]
Greetings Friends! Spring is in Full Swing at Lakeshore State Park! Spring has arrived, and Lakeshore State Park is bursting with life! We recently completed a successful spring cleanup in partnership with Milwaukee Riverkeeper, and we’re grateful to all the volunteers who pitched in to help. Earlier this spring, we also conducted a controlled burn to rejuvenate the prairie […]
January brought us record breaking cold weather and the Lakeshore State Park lagoon finally froze over. While folks looking to ice fish were excited to see this change, the park’s waterfowl may not have been as enthusiastic. Migrating birds need open water to stay warm and feed, and so can often be found congregating close to the park’s pedestrian bridge […]
In 2024, Lakeshore State Park DNR staff and seasonal educators conducted 143 events and programs at no cost to schools, students, and members of the public. Community volunteers dedicated over 500 hours as well, and together with the DNR, provided opportunity for so many to learn and experience the wonder of nature found here, right next to downtown […]