Park Pavilion
The park pavilion, located just west of the lagoon, is designed in the style of a farmhouse. The main hall is 1650 square feet with a capacity for 120 people. It is available for rent all year. Additional information and reservation costs are available on the Milwaukee County Parks website.
Humboldt Park Beer Garden
The Vine Humboldt is a new beer garden in Humboldt Park, in the heart of Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood. Enjoy craft beer and Peruvian empanadas inside our historic farmhouse location, or outside in our spacious open-air areas. Just like the park’s namesake, Alexander Von Humboldt, we celebrate a love of nature and adventure! We’ll see you in the park.
Beverages purchased at The Vine can be carried throughout all of Humboldt Park.
Profits to Parks – drinking at The Vine Humboldt supports future park projects.
Craft Beer on Tap
Craft beers include brews from Lakefront Brewery, Sprecher Brewery, Terrapin Brewery, and rotating guest breweries. Hard sodas, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available.
Triciclo Peru
Authentic Peruvian empanadas made from scratch are served up in the kitchen, bring-your-own food also welcome.
Band Shell
One of the most popular spots in Humboldt Park is known to residents as the chalet or the band shell.
The band shell was the scene of live performances by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the popular Music Under the Stars evening performance series. It now hosts the very popular Chill on the Hill concert series organized by the Bay View Neighborhood Association.
After the Humboldt Park band shell was destroyed by fire in 1976, a new chalet-style venue costing $2 million was built on the same site.
Baseball Field
Keltner Field offers a location for baseball leagues and spontaneous games. Reservations are required for baseball leagues. Check out the Keltner Field calendar on the Milwaukee County Parks website for availability.
Playgrounds
Humboldt Park has two playgrounds for children to exercise and simply have fun. The main playground is for older children. A second, smaller playground is for children under 5 years of age.
Lagoon
The main lagoon provides a natural center point to Humboldt Park. There are two islands in the lagoon. The lagoon is stocked with fish each year. Fishing licenses are required for adults. The lagoon provides an idyllic spot for ice sketing in the winter. Check out more info about skating here.
Lily Pond
Among the hills of the south-eastern section is a small pond graced by weeping willows and lily pads.
Pathways
Numerous paths weave throughout the park providing a splendid setting for walks, biking and jogging.
Sledding Hill
During winter months, the sledding hill, located in the north-west section of the park, provides an opportunity for family and friends get outdoors.
Tennis Courts
Four tennis courts are located in the north-east section of the Park.
Wading Pool
During summer months, the wading pool provides children with a place to keep cool and be active. Exact hours and days are made available on the Milwaukee County Parks website.
Help Us Maintain the Park
Have you noticed something that needs taken care of in the park? Wether it’s a pathway light that has gone out, graffiti, or the need for additional trash pick up, please let us know thorugh this form and we will let the Humboldt Park Unit Coordinator know.
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