Ever try to search for parks on Google when you’re out and about and looking for a nearby place to play? It’s hit or miss. Not all parks and playgrounds are on the maps, and not all are labelled as such. Sometimes the map fails to notify you of parks even when they are listed! And when you do find a park, how can you tell what facilities are available? Does it actually have a playground, or just green space? Are there bathrooms? Is there a place to hike or walk nearby? A wading pool or splash pad? A pond or creek?
Enter the Milwaukee Park Guide Google Map! This map has every park in Milwaukee county, as well as many other cool park-like locations, identified on the map and categorized.
Blue pins let you look at everything on the map uncategorized. Play around and see what’s in your area, or zoom in at nearby options when you’re out and about.
If you’re looking for playgrounds only, zoom in on the yellow swing pins!
Looking for a place to hike? Light green hiker pins will get you there.
Locations with a free, open-access wading pool or splash pad are marked with a teal swimmer.
Places with a pond, creek or other accessible water feature are marked with red waterfalls.
Want a green space to walk, run or just lounge in the sun? Dark green trees indicate green spots without any playground equipment.
Beaches are marked with dark orange umbrellas.
Nature centers you can find by the brown turtles.
Both indoor and outdoor public pay-to-enter pools and aquatic centers are marked with dark blue scuba divers.
And my miscellaneous category for fun non-park, kid-friendly attractions are identifiable with light orange painter’s palettes.
Looking for more detailed information on a park? Check out my Milwaukee Park Guide Reviews for in-depth looks at many of the area parks and attractions. Information included in reviews: bathroom access, parking locations, terrain details, availability of benches, picnic tables, covered pavilions, sports fields, interesting features of the playground or park, fun stuff nearby and more.
My focus is on Milwaukee County, but I am slowly working to expand to the neighboring suburban areas. If there’s a park or space you think I’m missing, or a mistake on the map, contact me to let me know and I will update as soon as I can!