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1. Fox River Park
W264 S4500 RIVER RD., WAUKESHA
Besides the spiral sandbox and playground with sections for kids of all ages, you’ll also find a rain garden and a butterfly garden.
2. Harbor View Plaza
600 E. GREENFIELD AVE.
This waterfront park has a water play area, a big lookout tower and other playground equipment, all right on the harbor.
3. Cathedral Square Park
520 E. WELLS ST.
This is one of the only playgrounds in Downtown Milwaukee – and it has a couple nice play set-ups, climbing structures and even
a xylophone and drums you can play. It’s perfect for a stop in the middle of a day exploring Milwaukee.
4. Discovery Trail
S14 W28167 MADISON ST., WAUKESHA
Head into nature at this park, which combines long, beautiful trails through the woods with fun climbing boulders and playgrounds you can swing and jump all over.
5. Northwestern Mutual Community Park
200 N. HARBOR DR.
Summerfest recently re-did this big, colorful lakefront park – it has a giant structure, musical toys and it’s accessible, with wheelchair access.
6. Gas Light Park
111 N. JEFFERSON ST.
This park is in Milwaukee’s Third Ward, one of the coolest neighborhoods. Swing by before a trip to the Public Market or Discovery World.
7. The Grove at Village Park
W244 N6260 WEAVER DR., SUSSEX
This one’s a bit of a drive – about 30 minutes from the city – but it’s worth it for the zipline, climbing towers, splash pad and more.
SPONSORED CONTENT FROM CHILDREN’S WISCONSIN
We love long days outside, but we hate sunburn. We talked to our friends at Children’s Wisconsin about how to avoid that pesky burn and treat it. Here are a few tips and tricks:
1. Use SPF 30 sunscreen that blocks UVA and UVB rays (look for ones that contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide). And be sure to put more on after two hours in the sun – or if you get wet.
2. Wear a hat and long sleeves. And remember – the sun is at its hottest between 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
3. Stay hydrated! Did you know sunburn draws fluid up to your skin and out of your body?
4. If you get burned, don’t use ice on your skin. Instead, take a cool shower and moisturize with lotion.
5. Slather on some soothing aloe vera if you’re burned, and of course, see a doctor if there’s serious blistering.
