Washington Park

Washington Park is an urban park in Milwaukee featuring walking trails, sports facilities, playgrounds, and green spaces beneath mature trees and landscaped gardens. The park spans a substantial area offering diverse opportunities for outdoor activities throughout the seasons.

The park was established in 1891 and opened in 1892, originally housing the Milwaukee Zoo before it relocated to another part of the city. This history reflects the early development of Milwaukee's public spaces in the 19th century.

The environmental education center within the park offers nature conservation programs and works with local schools to connect students with outdoor learning opportunities.

The park has multiple entrances with parking available along Galena Street West. Visitors should know that some facilities operate from temporary locations during ongoing renovations.

The park recorded tens of thousands of visits in its first year as an environmental education hub. This shows how quickly the community embraced its nature and school learning programs.

Location: Milwaukee

Inception: 1892

GPS coordinates: 43.05306,-87.96778

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:03