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Sledding Hill at Washington Park

Photo essay: Winterfest in Washington Park

February 7, 2023  |  Topics: Events

By Eddee Daniel

Washington Park was buzzing! The weather was beautiful, sunny and not too cold. There was plenty of snow, finally. And the ice was thick and sound on the lagoon. Perfect conditions for the Urban Ecology Center’s annual Winterfest. The event has been popular in the past, but I don’t remember seeing this many people of all ages out enjoying winter in the park. Here are a few photos of the action for your enjoyment.

The skating rink was busy with folks on skates and a few beginners without them testing the ice!
The skating rink was busy with folks on skates and a few beginners without them testing the ice!
The rink couldn't contain all of the folks who wanted to enjoy the ice!
The rink couldn’t contain all of the folks who wanted to enjoy the ice!
Free skating across the lagoon.
Free skating across the lagoon, which was relatively snow-free.
The sledding hill was as crowded as I've ever seen, and as I was leaving more people were streaming into the park.
The sledding hill was as crowded as I’ve ever seen, and as I was leaving more people were streaming into the park.
The skating rink and the Urban Ecology Center.
The skating rink and the Urban Ecology Center.
For some who came it was just a lovely walk in the park.
For some who came it was just a lovely walk in the park.

For more information about Washington Park and photos from all seasons go to our Find-a-Park page.

The Urban Ecology Center and Milwaukee County Parks Department are project partners of A Wealth of Nature. Eddee Daniel is a board member of Preserve Our Parks.

2 thoughts on "Photo essay: Winterfest in Washington Park"

  1. cheri briscoe says:
    February 9, 2023 at 10:34 am

    Wonderful photos, Eddee. It was so good to see so much activity in that historic park. You captured it well.

    1. E says:
      February 19, 2023 at 7:42 pm

      Thanks Cheri!

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