Three Bridges Park in Milwaukee

Activities: Birding, Canoeing/Kayaking, Cross-Country Skiing, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Center, Running, Snowshoeing, Wildlife Viewing

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Located in the heart of Milwaukee along the Menomonee River between 27^th and 37^th Streets. 24 acres of newly created parkland, built atop an abandoned railyard. A spur of the Hank Aaron State Trail runs the length of the park, with connections to Mitchell Park on the east and the Oak Leaf Trail on the west.

Two miles of accessible biking and walking trails that become (ungroomed) cross-country ski trails in winter. River access for fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

There are no amenities in the park, but there are restrooms in the Menomonee Valley Branch of the Urban Ecology Center during its regular hours.

Access the park using the three pedestrian/bicycle bridges from Canal Street, 33^rd Court and Mitchell Park or the Valley Passage from the Urban Ecology Center on Pierce Street.

For more information go to Menomonee Valley Partners.

Three Bridges Park photo album on Flickr.

Photo essay on the burning of the park on Flickr.

Story link: “A guided tour of wildflowers at Three Bridges Park” in The Natural Realm

Gallery (click to enlarge)