We show our appreciation for the FUN our lakes and rivers provide, by caring for them.
Get out and enjoy our water…
From a picnic on the beach to paddling down the creek, water offers us a space to relax or share joy. From jumping in puddles to surfing the waves of Lake Michigan, everyone has a water story.
Learn how you can connect with others on the lakes and rivers in your neighborhood.
Paddling
Canoe or kayak the rivers right in our backyard with the Milwaukee Urban Water Trail.
Swimming
Find, explore, and enjoy your local beaches with the SWIM Guide App.
Fishing
Try fishing during WI DNR’s Free Fishing Weekends which are always held the third full weekend in January and the first full weekend in June.
Fish one of these 50 places within 60 minutes of Milwaukee.
Exploring
Tour the WaterMarks around the City of Milwaukee.
Walk along the Milwaukee River Greenway or through Three Bridges Park.
Bike along the Kinnickinnic River Trail.
Have a picnic and ride down the riverfront slide at Harbor View Plaza.
Play the Waterscape Game and learn about our local water history.
Take an urban adventure with Water Story MKE.
Volunteering
Take care of our water by adopting a section of our rivers with the Adopt-A-River program.