The nature center is conveniently hidden in an urban setting, located just north of 60th and State Street in Milwaukee. Managed by Milwaukee Recreation, Hawthorn Glen is a treasure that can easily be missed in the Wauwatosa/Milwaukee border area. Hawthorn Glen – 1130 North 60th Street, Milwaukee ( MAP) The park is also dotted with sculptures of the creatures that would have lived there when it was part of the sea. Aside from the super fun playset and spider-man like web, there is a pond and paths that wind through prairie grasses overlooking the Menomonee River. Keefe Ave and Menomonee River Parkway ( MAP)Ĭonstructed on the site of the old Hartung Quarry, this park is a small gem. It backs up to the Menomonee River and some great trails that take you around the city. Hart Park - 7300 W Chestnut, Wauwatosa ( MAP)ĭesigned as a tribute to the Menonomee River, Native Americans and the Schoonmaker Reef, this playground is filled with unique and traditional equipment as well as a splash pad. It’s one of my kids’ favorite areas to burn energy while I take in the serenity of the gorgeous ravine and the streams. If you’re suffering from cabin fever, this park will surely cure that! Not only are there 4 playgrounds, but you can also hike the Seven Bridges trail and check out the beach. Grant Park - 100 E Hawthorne Ave, South Milwaukee ( MAP) Its also got some great paved trails if you want to bring along some bikes, scooters, or a stroller!

Fox River Park - W264 S4500 River Road, Waukesha ( MAP)īuilt around nature, this play area has super fun slides built into the hillside, a climbing web, boulders, a cool sandbox and more. On the bank on the Milwaukee River, Estabrook is awesome not only because it has a dog park, but it’s got that great beer garden next to the playground that you can grab a giant pretzel for the kids to replenish after playing (or for you to nosh on while they are playing). Gargantuan isn’t a large enough word for this play system! It’s enormous! This park is centrally located just minutes from downtown and boasts a splash pad.Įstabrook Park – 4400 N. Perched along the hills of Milwaukee’s lakefront, this park is a favorite of mine because of its proximity to the lakefront, Colectivo on the Lake, Beans and Barley, Whole Foods, and the East Side Public library.Ĭarver Park - 911 W.

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