Find a Milwaukee park.

Search more than 150 County parks and mapped destinations, see what is nearby, and get to the live information that matters before you leave.

Find a parkOpen the official parks and trails map

Information checked · September 10, 2026

Find a park or park destination

Search the County inventory, choose an activity, or start with what is closest.

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192 places

Map locations are a planning aid. Entrances and parking may be elsewhere in a large park.

Check what can change today

The directory is a starting point. These County pages carry current operating information.

Trails and closuresUse the County’s live system mapPools and splash padsCheck today’s open statusDog parksReview status, passes, and rulesEvents in the parksSearch the current County calendar

Plan the visit you have in mind

Go directly to the right County information when the directory cannot answer the whole question.

Find accessible experiences

Review adaptive recreation, accessible trails, beach access, play areas, fishing piers, and facility guidance.

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Report a park problem

Send non-urgent maintenance concerns such as broken signs or damaged park features to Milwaukee County.

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Milwaukee parks questions

What hours are Milwaukee County parks open?

Milwaukee County says parks and trails are generally open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. unless posted otherwise. Pools, splash pads, beer gardens, golf courses, attractions, and other facilities set their own hours, so check the facility page before leaving.

Does this guide include every park in the City of Milwaukee?

It includes the official Milwaukee County Parks GIS inventory and the destinations mapped by County Parks. Some City of Milwaukee parks, MPS Recreation playfields, and parks managed by neighboring municipalities may not appear in that inventory.

Can dogs go to Milwaukee County parks?

Dogs generally must remain leashed outside designated dog exercise areas. County rules also prohibit dogs in several types of facilities, including beaches, playgrounds, pools, athletic fields, and some natural areas. Check the current dog-park page and posted signs for the place you plan to visit.

How do I know whether a pool, splash pad, or dog park is open?

Use the live County status pages linked above. Seasonal schedules, weather, maintenance, and water conditions can change after this guide is reviewed.

How do I reserve a picnic area or park venue?

Start with the County picnic page for picnic sites and shelters, or the venue-rental page for pavilions, community rooms, athletic facilities, and special-event spaces. Availability, notice requirements, and fees vary.

Park locations come from Milwaukee County’s public GIS and were retrieved . Check the County directory for the source listing.

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