Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Jacobus Park

Jacobus Park

Mixed-use trail, playground & pond. Tree-lined park offering a mixed-use trail, pond & athletic field, plus a playground & wading pool.

MKE REC Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center

MKE REC Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center

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Sanctuary Woods

Sanctuary Woods

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County Grounds Park

County Grounds Park

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Three Bridges Park

Three Bridges Park

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Forest Exploration Center

Forest Exploration Center

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Hartung Park

Hartung Park

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KK River Trail - Maple St

KK River Trail - Maple St

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Lakeshore State Park

Lakeshore State Park

Fishing, boating, hiking, biking & views. 22-acre urban state park with a fishing pier & marina, plus benches, views & a 1.7-mile paved trail.

Menomonee River Parkway

Menomonee River Parkway

Hiking & cycling in a natural setting. Strip of green space with walking & cycling trails in scenic surrounds with river views & wildlife.

Oak Leaf Trail - South Shore Line

Oak Leaf Trail - South Shore Line

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Riverside Park

Riverside Park

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Nojoshing Trail

Nojoshing Trail

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Milwaukee River Greenway

Milwaukee River Greenway

Water recreation, trails & green space. Restored riverfront area featuring multiuse trails, kayaking, fishing piers & lots of green space.

Downer Woods Natural Area

Downer Woods Natural Area

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Havenwoods State Forest

Havenwoods State Forest

Scenic area with bird & wildlife viewing. State forest popular for viewing birds & wildlife, with serene trails & kids' nature programs.

Cudahy Nature Preserve

Cudahy Nature Preserve

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Shorewood Nature Preserve

Shorewood Nature Preserve

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Kletzsch Park Waterfall

Kletzsch Park Waterfall

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Seven Bridges

Seven Bridges

Wooded ravine trail with lake views. Forested 2-mi. ravine hiking trail overlooking the lake & crossing over 10 bridges.

Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum

Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum

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Jerome Creek Nature Preserve

Jerome Creek Nature Preserve

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Pine Dunes Forest Preserve

Pine Dunes Forest Preserve

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Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Scenic spot for outdoor recreation. Serene, lakeside park with hiking, cycling, horseback & cross-country ski trails, plus boat launch.

Raven Glen West Forest Preserve

Raven Glen West Forest Preserve

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Raven Glen Forest Preserve

Raven Glen Forest Preserve

Preserve with trails & a fishing lake. Nature preserve offering hiking, biking & horseback riding trails, plus a lake with 2 fishing piers.

McDonald Woods Forest Preserve

McDonald Woods Forest Preserve

Nature area with scenic trails. Forest preserve with rolling green hills plus trails for cross-country skiing, biking & hiking.

Grant Woods Forest Preserve

Grant Woods Forest Preserve

County preserve for hiking & more. Natural preserve featuring native plants & wildlife, with multiuse gravel trails & a canoe launch.

Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve

Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve

1,220-acre prairie refuge with trails. Wildlife-filled prairie preserve on 1,200 acres with trails, seed library & snowmobiling in winter.

Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Recreation spot with a 115-acre lake. Large park with a 115-acre lake, trails, visitor center with exhibits, amphitheater, marina & cafe.

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