Lakeshore State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed8-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(414) 274-4281
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Construction Lakeshore SP Prairie NoticeA prescribed prairie burn will be taking place at Lakeshore State Park between the timeframe of Nov. 1 and Dec. 15, 2026. The day of the burn will be… (more)
A prescribed prairie burn will be taking place at Lakeshore State Park between the timeframe of Nov. 1 and Dec. 15, 2026. The day of the burn will be dependent on weather conditions. Impact: Low.
Posted by the park 2026-10-21. Official alert
Overview
Lakeshore State Park is a 51-acre park in Milwaukee County, about 4 miles south of Shorewood.
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, fishing, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round. Lakeshore State Park is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Anglers, visitors traveling through the park on designated trails and registered guests at the marina leaving or returning to their boats may be in the park at other times.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, resident vs nonresident pricing: a vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas (daily $13 WI / $16 out-of-state; annual $28 / $50; rates effective Aug. 19, 2025). State trails use a per-person trail pass for certain uses. Heritage Hill SP charges a per-person admission instead.
Statewide fee rule from Wisconsin's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wisconsin park passes
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (Wisconsin plates) — $28. All Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas for 12 months Details
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (out-of-state plates) — $50. Same, nonresident vehicles Details
- 12-month pass, Wisconsin residents 65+ — $13. Resident senior vehicles Details
- 12-month reduced-rate pass (additional household vehicle) — $15.50 resident / $32.50 nonresident. Additional vehicles at the same household address; bought with a full-price pass Details
- Daily vehicle admission pass — $13 resident / $3 resident 65+ / $16 nonresident Details
From the Wisconsin state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Wisconsin State Park System reservations (Camis 'Going to Camp')
- Phone
- 1-888-947-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 8 feet
Pets are welcome but must be on a leash 8 feet or shorter and under control at all times.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
BikingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHiking
Trails
Hiking: The park's trails are open to walking and running and offer great views of the Milwaukee skyline, Lake Michigan and Lakeshore’s short grass prairies. Pets are welcome but must be on a leash 8 feet or shorter and under control at all times.
Boating and paddling
Lakeshore State Park has a 20-slip marina for mooring boats.
Lakeshore’s lagoons offer a great opportunity to practice kayaking. Kayaks can launch and land on the beach or the stone steps at the south end of the island. Cars are not allowed on the trails, so kayaks must be carried or wheeled in.
Users of small watercraft or floatation devices should be aware of the wind conditions on Lake Michigan. Strong west winds can blow watercraft away from the shoreline.
Fishing
Fishing is permitted anywhere along Lakeshore’s shoreline and behind Summerfest’s Marcus Amphitheater. Please avoid walking through the prairies by using the paths cut along the shoreline. Fishing from the pedestrian bridge is not permitted. An accessible fishing pier is located on the south lagoon off the western trail of the island. A fishing license is required for anyone age 16 and over.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Shorewood — about 4 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.0322, -87.8956 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (414) 274-4281
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Lakeshore State Park is located off the shore of Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee. • Get directions.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wisconsin State Park System — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Wisconsin DNR 'Find a Park' directory (server-rendered Drupal view, ?page=0..5), filtered to /topic/parks/ property pages
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology