Lyons park - Milwaukee, WI

Neighborhood parks are some of my favorite green treasures.  They may not be large in scope, but within their boundaries you will often find a wooded trail, a quiet bench to rest on, a children's playground, a creek, a butterfly garden, the sights and sounds of wild birds, and common critters like squirrels and chipmunks. Lyons Park is just one of those treasures. 

I recently stopped there for the first time on a mild winter afternoon for a nature walk.  I was pleased to find paved trails, plowed of snow, a running creek, lots of trees, and the sounds of birds singing in the yet bare branches.  What a lovely little park!

The park is 12.9 acres of green, located on Milwaukee's south side.  It was named for Willard P. Lyons, a member of the Milwaukee County Board from 1924 to 1954.  Here you will find a children's playground and wading pool, an informal softball field, an easy walking trail (the outer loop is about .4 miles), and a park pavilion, which is available for rentals.  Something tells me this park will be a nice bird watching spot come spring migration.  I intend to find out.

Location: 3301 S. 55th Street, Milwaukee (Milwaukee County)
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