This ice report is updated when Humboldt Park Friends receives communication on ice condition from Milwaukee County Parks. Ice skaters should use information posted at the park lagoon for final safety status. Always stay off the lagoon when ice is too thin.
Humboldt Park – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Humboldt Park covers 73 acres in the Bay View neighborhood. Each year, thousands of people take advantage of the beautiful scenery, cultural events, and numerous amenities. The park houses an outdoor music stage, park pavilion, war memorial, rambling trails, picnic areas, and lagoons. An extensive list of events provide visitors with plenty of reasons to enjoy Humboldt Park.
Humboldt Park Friends invite you to learn more about events, attractions, and scenery that make this park special to the neighborhood and visitors.
Our Mission
Humboldt Park Friends is a non-profit organization focused on engaging the Bay View neighborhood and greater Milwaukee communities and fostering park stewardship through volunteering, preserving park history, improving park amenities and safety, and sponsoring events and programming for education and enjoyment of Humboldt Park.
Our History
Humboldt Park is one of six parks created when the city of Milwaukee established a Parks Commission in 1890. The park was originally named South Park and opened to the public in 1891. Its original 45 acres were completely fenced in. Extensive park construction occurred in 1893.
Amenities
Humboldt Park offers an impressive blend of natural beauty with events and amenities creating an enjoyable urban park experience. There are many amenities that the community can take advantage of. Discover More >
Become a Member
Membership in Humboldt Park Friends enables you to vote for board leadership, support park programming and events, and help support our mission.
News
February General Meeting Minutes
Park Meeting 2/7/19
Humboldt Park Friends 2018 Annual Report
Thank You Your membership is important to Humboldt Park. It contributes to the events and activities of HPF and supports our mission of fostering park stewardship through volunteering, preserving park history, improving park amenities and safety, sponsoring events and...
500 Students to Honor 22 Area Soldiers Killed in World War I By Planting Poppies in Humboldt Park on Friday, Nov. 9
Approximately 500 grade school through high school students from Downtown Montessori Academy, Humboldt Park Elementary, Indian Community School, Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts, Reagan High School and St. Lucas School along with members of the Humboldt Park Friends, the Interorganizational Council of Bay View, the Bay View High School drum line and reenactors dressed as World War I soldiers
How Healthy Is Milwaukee’s Urban Canopy?
Ramsey Radakovich, a certified arborist, and Milwaukee County Parks deputy regional operations manager says five of Humboldt Park’s surviving 26 ash trees are being treated. With so many trees to tend to, he’s forced to be selective. When deciding which ash tree to...
Humboldt Park Celebrates Wisconsin Food & Beer on July 21
Humboldt Park in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood will host two events celebrating Wisconsin’s food and beer heritage this Saturday, July 21 beginning at 3 p.m. in the park’s popular craft beer garden. Beginning at 3 p.m., Humboldt Park Friends (HPF), a nonprofit...
Humboldt Park Lagoon Restoration Nets Sweet Water Funding
MILWAUKEE (April 10, 2018) — Humboldt Park’s 125-year-old lagoon will be getting a little makeover beginning later this spring, thanks to the efforts of volunteers and a $4,100 grant from the Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust (Sweet Water). Humboldt Park Friends (HPF), a nonprofit volunteer group, is one of 14 groups receiving grants from Sweet Water this year.
Humboldt Park Friends’ 18th annual FREE Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast Saturday, March 24th, 2018
Humboldt Park Friends and Milwaukee County Parks will host the 18th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 24th, 2018 in Humboldt Park (3000 South Howell) on the West side of the Pavilion. This free event will feature 5000 eggs and designated areas for each age group, among other exciting enhancements, so hop on over and join in the fun!
KINDRED on KK will donate 10% of February Sunday Suppers’ proceeds to Humboldt Park Friends.
Have you been to Kindred on KK?
If you have a family, like excellent food and service, supporting local businesses and love Humboldt Park, 10% of the proceeds from Kindred’s Sunday Suppers this month go to Humboldt Park Friends. Sunday Suppers served family style, 5-9 pm. Reservations are required at least a day in advance. Children under 8 are free. One child per adult. $24.00 per guest plus tax and gratuity.
FREE ICE FISHING CLINICS FOR CHILDREN Saturday, February. 10, 2018, 9am-3pm
FREE ICE FISHING CLINICS FOR CHILDREN Saturday, February. 10, 2018, 9am-3pm Bring your children, age 15 and under, to a FREE ice fishing clinic in your Milwaukee County Park. All fishing equipment will be furnished. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. No...
Your membership is important to the park
Dear member, as a current member, your membership has contributed to the events and activities of HPF and supported our mission (insert hpf mission statement) . We are proud of our accomplishments of 2017. Your interest
Bocce Benefit for Humboldt Park Friends Planned for August 12 at Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park Friends along with sponsors will host Bocce Benefit on Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Humboldt Park (3000 South Howell Avenue) adjacent to the tennis courts. The 16 team tournament begins at 12 noon lasts until 4pm. The benefit includes music, children games, food and beer. While the tournament is sold out, come on out, join the fun and cheer on teams while supporting the park.
Humboldt Park Friends Annual Corn Roast
Humboldt Park Friends is holding its annual corn roast on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Grilled corn will be ready to eat by 5 pm. The corn roast was launched over twenty years ago by John & Penny Manke; Lurae & Terry Bauer and Ruth Simos, serving as a summer community gathering and fundraiser.
