Top Rated Parks to Visit in Waukesha

"This isn’t so much an under-the-radar park as a place where you yourself feel under the radar while there. Lake views lead down to a tranquil beach with jetties, although it’s not the best fishing (if you don’t know what you’re doing). The “doctor” is Dr. Joseph Schneider, a well-known specialist in ophthalmology and otology, in case you were wondering."

"Located north of downtown Milwaukee in Fox Point, Doctors Park is a great place for families. It boasts nearly 50 acres of natural beauty on a bluff overlooking the lake. Near the parking lot, you’ll find a playground and practice fields."

"Located on the shore of Lake Michigan directly south of the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, this park features deep ravines with a beech and maple overstory. The overstory shades a seasonal stream that flows out onto a sandy beach."

"Slightly off the beaten track, this quiet, family-friendly beach is an excellent choice if you want to avoid the crowds. It features a big playground for the kids and the large Spillover II sculpture for the culture-hungry adults. The beach is accessible by climbing down several flights of stairs (or a long, winding paved path), so don’t leave your flip-flops in the car because you’ll need them for your descent."

"Located in Shorewood, Atwater beach is an enjoyable spot for reading, catching some nice views, or just wasting a Sunday afternoon away with your feet in the sand. The beach itself is surprisingly large, especially since you barely see it from the ledge. Atwater Beach is part of Atwater Park, which is right at the intersection of Capitol Drive and Lake Drive."

"At the top of the park there are beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Make the trek to the lower-half of the park and take some beach pics. Atwater Park is at the corner of East Capitol and North Lake drives."

"Rather than settling on the front lawn, head ‘round back to the area behind the Lake Park Bistro. The gorgeous steps behind the building not only have a great view of the lake, but provide the perfect seating area for a good lunch with friends."

"Approximately 140 acres, Lake Park is one of several parks in the Milwaukee County park system that was designed by renowned landscape architect, and Central Park designer, Fredrick Law Olmstead. (414) 257-PARK (7275)"

"Lake Park Road, is another top choice to get outside, with Yelpers giving the park 4.5 stars out of 30 reviews."

"Upland woodlands overlook one of the park system's deepest lakes. Numerous trails and a quiet stream traverse the site. The park provides numerous opportunities to see songbirds during the spring and fall migration."

"After questions regarding the longevity of Milwaukee’s Swing Park, it looks like it is here to stay!. Located just over the pedestrian Marsupial Bridge, both have spots have become Milwaukee landmarks perfect for fun loving couples."

"This is a small neighborhood park containing high quality woodlands (122 plant species) and one of the headwater streams of the Oak Creek watershed. This site provides a great opportunity to see migratory birds in spring and fall."

"Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215 1st Sunday of each month (April – December, excluding holidays)1:00 PM – 4:00 PM or by appointment Free admissionWebsite. The Fire Museum features a vintage bunk room, alarm area and fire officers office. It is one of five fire stations of this style built in 1927."

"The War Memorial Center, completed in 1957, was designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen to create a new home for two previously separate art collections and a veterans’ memorial. The modernist building is shaped like a floating cross, with wings cantilevered from a central base. Saarinen’s innovative design won praise for its dramatic use of space; Time magazine called it “one of the country’s finest examples of modern architecture put to work for civic purposes."

"The Milwaukee County War Memorial Center is a living memorial to “Honor the Dead by Serving the Living.” Its educational experiences bring to life this memorial and tell the stories of the veterans who served and sacrificed for our freedom. Over 50,000 veterans and 140,000 visitors rely on the Center each year."

"The mission of the Milwaukee County Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and make available materials relating to the history of the Milwaukee community. Through a broad range of activities, the Historical Society seeks to recognize and preserve our local history. Address:910 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53203"

"The Milwaukee County Historical Society was established in 1935 to preserve and maintain the city history though its culture and art. The place hosts some of the best exhibits and has it own resource library where you can stop by to learn a little bit more about the city’s magnificent history."

"The Milwaukee County Historical Society was founded in 1935 and has become the place for people to learn about and to celebrate Milwaukee. Extensive museum & research library in a historic Milwaukee bank."

"This Third-Ward fixture is famed for its spiced and candied nuts, sold in specialty shops throughout the city and online. But on Fridays, Treat cranks up the heat in its kitchen by offering a limited number of cookies, including one of the best chocolate chip cookies we’ve ever tasted."