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Together with other volunteers we planted more than 1,000 native prairie plants in the newest restoration area (Fox Prairie) of the park
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Funded installation of 2 new prairie areas using native vegetated mats at the south entrance
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Completed reconstruction of the accessible fishing pier and purchase of 2 new de-icers to maintain the structure
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Implemented non-toxic goose population remediation
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Introduced the Friends group to park visitors and spent time with our members at the Friends raffle table at over a dozen Black Box events scheduled around the Cracking Arts Rebirth installation. The raffle we ran raised over $4500 for the park. Participated in a number of events associated with the art installation
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Provided supply funding for 6 ‘beach bonfires’
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Hosted a day of park activities as a participant site for Participated in Doors Open Milwaukee.
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Secured a partial grant for a water and sewer study needed for the planning of the future visitor and education center. The rest of the funds for this study will come from our ongoing fund raising activities
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Hired a campaign consultant for the future visitor and education center
Category: Community
NEW Visitor & Education Center
Fulfilling the Park Legacy
Since Lakeshore State Park officially opened in June 2007, it has become a destination for over 250,000 visitors a year who enjoy the open prairie spaces and panoramic views of the skies, Lake Michigan, and Milwaukee’s urban development. An oasis in an urban setting, Lakeshore State Park offers boaters, tourists, and local residents the chance to experience nature in the heart of Wisconsin’s largest city.
As the Park comes of age and the prairie matures, the views from Lakeshore have become some of the iconic images of the city. Each year, more events – benefit runs and walks, festivals, and social events – look to the Park as their venue of choice.
An Education Platform
Less well known, but even more significant, Lakeshore has grown into a local center for Great Lakes and freshwater education. Providing easy access to Lake Michigan, Lakeshore State Park now conducts over 100 education programs each year in collaboration with Milwaukee schools, regional colleges and universities, and local community centers.
For more information, please read our FLSP Project Overview
