Wehr Nature Center - Milwaukee County Park System Reviews

A wonderful place to get away from the city/suburban life right in Milwaukee's back yard. Been coming here for years, very serene.

Very nice walking path and they have lots of activities throughout the year.

The trails at Whitnall Park are always well maintained.

I love the nature trails out in this place, it's great to get out here and just take a walk and it's easy to get lost track of time. The areas are beautiful whether you're out in the open fields or deep in the woods and there's a few hidden trails out here that lead to some very interesting and unique spots. If I'm lucky, I'll catch a deer or a few other animals just strolling by.

We went again today ! It was full of dragon flies ,butterflies, birds Its one of my favorite places on Earth!

Beautiful, well maintained and peaceful trails. Kind, helpful and welcoming staff.

Wonderful place for hiking and birding! They also have many great educational and family programs; great place for both kids and adults! (Please note the building is under construction/closed in early 2019, so check their website or call to confirm hours and building/bathroom access.)

Beautiful local trails with beauty all around. I love it here. Be respectful of it and it will show you all sorts of beauty.

Wonderful place, saw a doe and her fawn walk across the path I was on.

Very nice walk with the family we can't wait to visit again

The building and bathrooms are open 8-4:30pm. There are refreshments available for purchase as well as a friendly staff!

We walk there frequently and yesterday was special because there were a lot of butterflies in the prairies. Saw monarchs, giant swallowtails, tiger swallowtails, black swallowtails and a number of smaller butterflies. Also saw a variety of bees and wasps including great golden digger wasps as well as sweat bees and great black wasps.

Great place for a nature walk with the kids, but please remember to stay on the trails and carry your garbage out!

The Wehr Nature Center is one of the most accessible nature space in Southwest Wisconsin. With extensive boardwalks on it's 5 miles of trails, permeake pavers on walkways around the Visitor Center Handicap parking and entry, with an excellent viewing deck looking out over Mallard Lake. The Center offers many Educational Programs, for the youngest to those Young at heart. I invite you to come out and join me for: Maple Sugar Days, Apple Cider Sunday, Reptile Day. Check out butterflies, and bees, or what about the bats or the many birds that call Wehr their home. Enjoy a quite walk on the trails and invite your friends to enjoy this treasure.

Beautiful, crazy warm November day for a walk around the lake at the Wehr Nature Center.

Love the up keep of the trails. Love coming here to clear my mind.

A great place to experience nature within a suburban location. Bring your family out!

Absolutely a jewel of south east Wisconsin. I can't say how much places like this need to be protected and cherished for future generations. Only bad thing I can say about this place is "little options" for bathrooms. Otherwise, highly recommended

Always a wonderful experience at Whitnall Park. Hiking around Mallard Pond, sledding at the golf course, cross country skiing, the waterfall...today my wife and I put the crampons on our feet, grabbed the camera and went hiking and got a few good shots.

easy walking trails, with bridges and boardwalks over marshy areas. the center itself is very nice and they host activities throughout the summer. also a waterfall at the edge of the lake!

Wonderful nature park covering over 200 acres. There are 5 miles of hiking trails which will take you through different habitat areas like wetlands and wooded areas. A stop at the visitor center will answer your questions on the plants and animals that inhabit the area. There is a small fee for parking, restrooms at the visitor center and an ampthetheater where talks are given.

It was beautiful and nice to walk around, see nature, but I got lost and the directions weren't really helpful, overall the trails weren't helpful and make you easily get lost, nice place but the trails are pretty horrible

I love this place!!! One of my favorite parks to hike!

The Wehr Nature Center provides the best 'nature' experience in Milwaukee County. There are multiple trails that cover everything from grasslands to wetlands. Over the years the trails (especially the wetland trails) have been improved significantly. The center offers many programs and clubs such as the Wehr Astronomical Society. Some of the trails might be difficult for handicapped but much of the area is accessible. Parking is close and plentiful (unless it is a very popular event like Bug Day or the Cider Festival.) The center is surrounded by Whitnal Park and so there is seldom any road noise distraction.

Beautiful place to catch some of the great out doors at.

Didn't find the waterfall but still amazing and going back tomarrow!!!!

Excellent diversity of habitat, birds, and wildlife. Trails are well maintained.

I love this place! They have awesome outings and activities year round for very reasonable prices. It's a beautiful park.

An excellent place to enjoy the large green areas, do not forget to take your tour around the lake until you find the waterfall.

Over five miles of trails, that cover Praire, wetland, Savanna, and woods. Well worn trails and different trails make it an enjoyable experience. The trails are very barefoot friendly with some bark chips and stones that may be uncomfortable for some but overall a treat for your feet.

Fantastic trails, well kept, for all ages and lifestyles.