Getting to THE PARK

The Park is located in and along Lake Michigan east of the Summerfest Grounds and south of Discovery World. The north entrance to the Park is the path to the Park’s bridge south of the Discovery World entrance. The south entrance of the Park is where Erie Street ends and meets the harbor entrance. Follow the park road east along the water and under the Hoan Bridge. A Park Sticker is not required, and free parking without is available at marked locations or along the road where not prohibited. Follow the road to the end for parking nearest the peninsula portion of the park.

Park Location
500 North Harbor Drive

Milwaukee, WI  53202

Directions by Car
From the West:
Take I-94 east to Lakefront exit. Turn right on Michigan St./Harbor Drive. The Park entrance path is off the road to Discovery World’s entrance. See parking options below.

From the North:
Take I-43 to 794 Lakefront and proceed to the Lakefront exit. Turn right on Michigan St./Harbor Drive. The Park entrance path is off the road to Discovery World’s entrance. See parking options below.

From the South:
Follow I-94/I-43 north and exit at Lakefront exit. Proceed east to Lakefront exit. Turn right on Michigan St./Harbor Drive. The Park entrance path is off the road to Discovery World’s entrance. See parking options below.

From the East: Come by boat and dock at one of our 20 slips, Call 414.274.4283 to make a reservation.

Directions by Bike:
The Oak Leaf Trail and Hank Aaron State Trail will take you right to the Park. Visit Milwaukee By Bike >.

By Bus:
Milwaukee County Transit bus route 10 stops on Prospect Ave., across O’Donnell Park. Routes 10, 12, 20, 23, 30, 31 and 137 serve the Downtown Transit Center on Wisconsin Ave. at Cass St., one block west of the lakefront.

Ozaukee County Express route 143 runs on weekdays. It stops at the Downtown Transit Center on Michigan St. and Lincoln Memorial Drive, with service from Cedarburg, Fredonia, Grafton, Mequon, Port Washington and Saukville.

Parking at Lakeshore State Park
Free parking:

  1. On Harbor Drive when no festivals are scheduled for the Summerfest grounds
  2. Along the park road starting at Erie Street at marked locations or along the road where not prohibited.

Paid Parking:

  1. O’Donnell Parking lot on Michigan St. (currently closed for repairs)
  2. Discovery World and Milwaukee Art Museum lots
  3. Summerfest lots during festivals