Building Description
Lake Park is the only Milwaukee park that was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, master landscape architect, and remains true to his original plan. It is also the site of the Lake Park Mound, a prehistoric Indian mound. In 1993, Lake Park was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it has a pavilion/restaurant (1903), five unique bridges, six ravines, a grand staircase (1908), a children’s playground, a summer stage, tennis court, golf course, lawn bowling and croquet, a waterfall, a statue of Erastus B. Wolcott and the North Point Lighthouse (1912). The Lighthouse will NOT be open due to a previously scheduled private event.
Visitor Experience
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore one of Milwaukee’s most significant historic landscapes through self-guided tours highlighting the design of Frederick Law Olmsted, whose vision for Lake Park remains a well-preserved examples of his original park design principles. Tour materials will guide guests to points of interest throughout the park, including the Grand Staircase, historic bridges, ravines, waterfall, prehistoric Indian mound, and other notable landmarks. An exhibit of maps and historic photographs will showcase the park’s evolution over time, including buildings and structures that no longer exist. Volunteers from Lake Park Friends will be available throughout the weekend to answer questions about the park’s history, restoration efforts, and ongoing preservation work.
Address
3133 East Newberry Blvd
Saturday Hours
Not Open
Sunday Hours
10 am - 5 pm
Photography
Photography allowed, Videography allowed, Tripod allowed
Accessibility
Fully wheelchair accessible
