MKE REC Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center

One of the hikes on mine and my 3 kids summer hiking list. Had some pretty cool animals, very peaceful on the trails surrounded my huge trees. We loved the educational plaques along the trails too!

A nice park with a wooden path for walks and a lot of Pokemon Go stops. Nature center is fun for all ages. Great playground and group picnic areas.

Very peaceful nature reserve. Great for hikes with the family great for animal sightings.they have a very Educational tour for small,or large groups alike. Great place to learn about different species of plants and also the culture who introduced them to the territory........

This is a sweet little spot in the middle of the city. There are bathrooms, a nice playground and plenty of shade. Parking isn’t ample but it’s also not limited to just a handful of spots. The parks department is frequently there which helps it to feel safe. There is also a pavilion.

for how small it is, it’s surprisingly easy to get the feeling of a forest. however, the reality of the size is still apparent after a walk or two through - anyone calling this a ‘hike’ is being charitable at best. The nature center is a fun addition, but I can never seem to remember when it’s open.