Grobschmidt Park in Franklin
Located on 35th Street just south of College Avenue in Franklin. Its 152 acres include the shallow but wildlife-rich Mud Lake, which is flanked by a mixed of shrub-car wetlands and vibrant prairie. A gravel trail encircles Mud Lake, and a soft trail lets visitors explore the upland forest and large sedge meadow in the western end of the park. The diverse habitats enable many uncommon wildlife species to thrive. It is a stop on the Forked Aster Trail System and is identified as an ebird hotspot. Dedicated entirely to nature, this park has no amenities.
For Milwaukee County Parks map click here. (However, please note, the trail map doesn’t include the Forked Aster Trail, just the Mud Lake Trail.)
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Gallery (click to enlarge)
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- View of wetland through trees
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- Leaders of “A Walk in the Park”
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- Autumn maple leaves
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- Group hike
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- Male Catbird
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- Renegade cyclist
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- Deep Woods
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- Mud Lake in winter
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- Stick fort in autumn
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- Group Portrait
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- Airliner approaching Mitchell Field
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- Forked Aster Trail
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- Choke cherry blossoms
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- A Walk in the Park
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- Wetland
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- Spur trail to Mud Lake
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- A Field of Dogwoods
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- Mud Lake Trail
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- Male redwing blackbird
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- Stick fort or land art?
Address
3751 W College Ave53221, Franklin, WI, US