The Friends of Lakeshore State Park (FLSP) help raise funds and recruit volunteers to enhance visitor experiences at the Park. The Friends take on projects of all sizes and types. If interested in contributing through volunteering or donation, please contact us, become a member, or donate.
2024 Highlights
- Sponsored the planting of over 2,000 native plant plugs through donations and volunteer work
- Hosted the 3rd annual Brunch on the Beach
- Hosted the 2nd annual Wild Flower Festival
- Partnered with the Rotary Club of Milwaukee to beautify the kid’s prairie seating area
- Donated and installed a new Purple Martin House and pole
- Donated 3 new insect and bee homes to the park
- Donated a new lawn edger to better maintain prairie beds
- Supported funding of a seasonal park educator and an intern
- Matched funds for a DNR Incentive Grant, which promoted education in the park
2025 Plans and Needs
- Support a season park educator $10,500
- Sponsor the first ever Prescribed Burn at Lakeshore State Park $5,000
- Volunteers needed to help plant 2,000 native plant plugs for post burn restoration
- Create an ADA-accessible gathering area in the Kid’s Prairie $9,000
- Match funds for a DNR Incentive Grant, which promotes education in the park $900
- Support local music in the Park at $700
- Support adding pea gravel to Pebble Beach through donations and volunteer work $2,000
- Replace circulators to prevent ice at marina (3 plus a spare) $4,230
Future Plans
The Friends of Lakeshore State Park have embarked on a plan to design and build a new Visitor and Education Center. With more than 480,000 visitors and 125 learning programs each year, the Park acts as a hub for Great Lakes and freshwater education, and hosts multiple cultural and charity events for the community.
The Center will enhance and strengthen Lakeshore State Park as a place for every member of the community. Its sleek, modern design at a modest 2,500 square feet will have a 360-degree view of the lake for all to embrace. For more information about the project, please email admin@friendslsp.org.
