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
Humboldt Park Beer Garden Agreement Made
The Milwaukee Parks Department and St. Francis Brewery signed a contract to continue the beer garden in Humboldt Park through 2019.
Monthly Meeting
The Humboldt Park Friends monthly general meeting is April 9, at 7pm. The event is held in the park pavilion across from the lagoon. Learn more about upcoming events and initiatives in your neighborhood park.
Humboldt Park Friends Purchase New Snow Blower and Launch Mobile Ice Condition Report
Humboldt Park lagoon offers the community a beautiful outdoor environment to ice skate. However, ice maintenance is a big operation and entirely volunteer driven by the Humboldt Park Bay View Ice Skaters, now part of Humboldt Park Friends (HPF).
HPW purchased a second commercial grade snow blower for efficient clearing and preparation of the ice. Having two commercial snow blowers reduces time and number of volunteers needed each time it snows.
Humboldt Park Beer Garden Listening Session
Please note that the Humboldt Park Friends monthly meeting is postponed to Thursday, November 13, to ensure all who want to provide input are able to attend.
India Fest Milwaukee Comes Back to Humboldt Park
India Fest Milwaukee Comes Back to Humboldt Park Milwaukee, WI (Jul 22, 2013) – Vibrant costumes, classical & fusion, Bollywood music and dance, and authentic Indian cuisine come together to celebrate Indian culture on a grand scale at the free India...
Humboldt Park Beer Garden Opens
The Humboldt Park Beer Garden celebrates its grand opening on Monday, July 7. While the beer garden officially opened on June 30, the Saint Francis Brewing Company will have its ceremonial keg tapping on July 7, at 6pm.
Humboldt Park Watch Endorses the Proposed Humboldt Park Beer Garden
Since plans for the beer garden were a first announced in December 2013, Humboldt Park Watch (HPW) chose to remain neutral on the issue. HPW hosted a public meeting in February to help HPW, and the surrounding neighborhood, stay informed on specific proposal details....
Humboldt Park Watch Organization Changes
Humboldt Park Watch enhances organization structure creating a board of directors, partnering with the Park People and establishing paid membership. Recently, several changes to Humboldt Park Watch have been implemented to build on past efforts of dedicated...
Humboldt Park Watch Receives $5,000 Donation
Supervisor Jason Haas is excited to announce a $5,000 donation to the Humboldt Park Watch. That money, from a private donor, will be used in several projects to improve a crown jewel of the Bay View neighborhood.
