Estabrook Park

The river trail is so beautiful and rustic, not difficult, but not easy. A great exercise that doesn't feel like one because of the continually changing landscape and beautiful scenery. There's also a paved walkway for those who want a easier route.

There is also a skateboarding area, a dog park, picnic tables throughout... everything you need in a park! Oh, and how can I not mention the Biergarten. Great spot with lots of open space.

And it's really well maintained. I see volunteers out all the time, painting, picking up things, surveying. Thank you Estabrook!

Had a picnic dinner here, great location with plenty of outdoor seating under heated canopies! Bring your own food, buy a couple of beers, have a party! Fields for kids to play, a play ground and a great view of the river.

Love this park. Along the Milwaukee River. It's was run down when I was a kid. They have transformed this area over the years to a lovely watershed.

I love visiting Estabrook and I go here often. Generally I am on the hiking trail as I Iove traveling along the river to get to where I am going. Its a great shortcut to get to Silver Spring Drive or even farther north - of course I don't mind hiking many miles so I may not be the average person who tends to drive everywhere. I love that the hiking trail in this park is rather challenging...that it has lots of ups and downs so my legs get a good workout. Its way more interesting than a flat level course.

The park is a great place to see birds and wildlife. In fact just the other day I saw the first chipmunk this season! The little buggers are nearly impossible to photograph. I love seeing all the nature the park has to offer, from flowers to the waterfall and tons of trees & plants. Its all very beautiful. And very peaceful. Lots of neat little places to go be by yourself.

This park is large and has a lot to offer including soccer fields, baseball, disc golf, a dog play area, a place for skateboarding and a beer garden. Lots of green grassy fields to do whatever you want including playing various games or suntanning or having a picnic. Certain areas, usually around the beer garden, can be crowded but other areas will be more empty. And the park has two different areas of playgrounds for kids too.

The oak leaf trail goes past the park too.

I have many food sensitivities so I have never visited the beer garden to purchase anything but they do have many nice seating areas. Truthfully I really have no idea what they sell.

I have had fun countless times at this park over the past several years, from taking nature photos or selfies to tossing a frisbee around to hiking on the trails or just relaxing by the river.

Lots of people also go fishing here so its not unusual to see people standing in the river.

There are also many benches for one to sit and rest. Some are tucked away in hidden corners or are along the hiking trails.

The hiking trails do continue south to Hubbard park if you pass under the bridge at Capital and they also continue north if you pass under the bridges at the north end of the park at Hampton - the trail leads into Lincoln Park. Do take care as often bikes are on the hiking trail and at certain times of year it can be muddy & slick too! This can be tricky if the trail is going down a hill! Your feet can slide.

Cute park by a river. Food stand serves German fare with a live German folk band. Bring your own food and/or drinks and enjoy the beer garden. Dog friendly area.