Events

Upcoming Events

Saturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26: Feathered Friends Drop-In 10:00am-noon

Learn how our feathered friends fly, see examples of bird wings, guess the bird by its sound, and create your own decals to make your windows bird-safe! Arrive anytime during the drop-in programming, located across from Lakeshore’s marina. Coordinates of meeting location are 43.033982, -87.895401.

Friday, July 31: One to Two Hour Kayaking and Lakeshore Inlet Cleanup 5-7pm

To help make the lagoon trash-free in prep for the USA Triathlon the following weekend, the Friends of Lakeshore State Park is partnering with Forward Outdoor for a cleanup of the Marina and Lakeshore Lagoon with $10 kayak rentals. Afterwards, we can meet up at War Memorial Beer Garden

More information and registration available here: Kayak Cleanup

Friday, August 9: Urban Bird Hike with Milwaukee Birders 8:00am-10:00am

Binoculars up! Walk with expert birders to spot local species and log your sightings with eBird. Perfect for nature lovers of all experience levels. Coordinates to the meeting point are 43.029180, -87.895858. Details at milwaukeebirders.org.

Save the Date – Future Beach Bonfires

August 19, 5:00-8:30pm

September 16, 5:00-7:30pm

October 21, 5:00-7:00pm (Halloween themed)

About Events

All events start at the south entrance of Lakeshore State Park, unless otherwise indicated. Public parking on the south side of the park can be found by entering “Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse” into a GPS map program. Approximate coordinates to the starting location are 43.029163, -87.895880

Contact: Elaine Zautke (Park Manager) 414.274.4281 elaine.zautke@wisconsin.gov

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Explore Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering at the park is a great way to make new friends, have fun and learn more about the park and Lake Michigan. Interested? Fill out our volunteer interest form and we’ll be in touch soon! Or find the opportunity that fits you. Opportunities include Park Ambassador, Volunteer Naturalist, Citizen Scientist, Lakeshore Caretakers, & Special Events.

Canine Stowaway Used with permission of Tim Ritter

Events

Natural History Hikes

Wildlife Hikes

Kids Fishing Clinics

Invasive Plant Removal

Ornithology Hikes

Beach Bonfires

An interactive nature walk sign in LSP

Activities

Interactive Nature Walks

Fishing

Bird Watching

Kayaking

Paddleboarding

Kitesurfing

Sailing

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School Groups and Community Organizations

Lakeshore State Park offers educational programs for teachers, community organizations, private events and the general public. The programs emphasize sustainability and stewardship of our natural and freshwater resources. These experiences are geared toward learners of all ages, and include walks, tours, lectures, hands-on outdoor activities and laboratory exercises.