Nestled between Riverwest and Brewer’s Hill, Kadish Park (308 E Lloyd St, Milwaukee) offers expansive views of the city’s ever-changing landscape. Head to nearby Nessun Dorma for rich antipasti and panini or opt for lighter fare with vegan goodies from Riverwest Co-Op.
– Rachel Stinebring, Senior Designer
The rocks at McKinley Marina are a really fun place to eat, anywhere along the pier — although flies can become an issue.
– Matt Hrodey, Senior Editor
Wait, people actually have picnics? Where they bring the whole blanket and basket complete with sandwiches, etc? I thought that was just something that people talked about doing. I can’t say I’ve actually picnicked in a park in Milwaukee.
– Katie Williams, Circulation Manager
I’m nothing if not a man who occasionally eats outside, and I’ve found that the only real way to picnic in Milwaukee is to find a spot with a view of the lake. Any one will work.
– Archer Parquette, Editorial Intern
Grab a sandwich and a bottle of wine from Glorioso’s on Brady St. and bike your haul down to Veterans Park for a grassy, lakefront picnic spot. Technically you need a permit to drink in Milwaukee’s county parks, but maybe that’s why they sell it in a paper bag?
– Karisa Langlo, Digital Editor
My friends and I love to pack up some cheese, cured meats and a bottle or two of wine and head to Chill On the Hill in Humboldt Park on Tuesdays. Live music beats any Spotify playlist!
– Elisabeth Wallock, Contributing Digital Editor
Humboldt Park in Bay View has plenty of shady space to picnic and lets you bring food into its beer garden area too.
– Lindsey Anderson, Culture Editor
A cooler of beer and some cheese and crackers sounds like the perfect picnic at Lake Park.
– Katie Williams, Circulation Manager
The big sledding hill on the northwest side of Humboldt Park is perfect for a picnic. It offers a great view of the park, and the summer beer garden is right there if you’re in need of a cold one. Remember though: cash only.
– Brock Kaplan, Graphic Designer
Coffee in an old-fashioned thermos is a must, along with a bag to consolidate your trash. – Matt Hrodey, Senior Editor
There’s no better way to spend an hour than leaning against a railing by the harbor, eating a bologna and ketchup sandwich and watching the water lap against the shore.
– Archer Parquette, Editorial Intern
