Veterans Park Lagoon – Milwaukee RiverWalk loop from Milwaukee

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Veterans Park Lagoon – Milwaukee RiverWalk loop from Milwaukee

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Veterans Park Lagoon – Milwaukee RiverWalk loop from Milwaukee

03:55

37.8km

160m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 760 m for 63 m

After 938 m for 4 m

After 1.11 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.20 km

Milwaukee Riverwalk

Highlight • River

The 104-mile Milwaukee River flows through eastern Wisconsin before emptying into Lake Michigan. Here in Milwaukee you can enjoy a run along the Riverwalk while passing through a few of the parks that dot its banks.

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9.67 km

McKinley Beach

Highlight • Beach

This beach, constructed in 1989, serves dual purposes: as a recreational area and a barrier between the lake and the road, addressing the fluctuating water levels. The views from here, overlooking the lake and Government Pier, are stunning.

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10.9 km

Veterans Park Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Veterans Park Lagoon is a 14-acre reservoir within the greater Veterans Park. Some paved paths circle around the water, and there is plenty of green space and picnic areas.

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11.8 km

Milwaukee Art Museum

Highlight • Monument

A great art museum that presents art chronologically from antiquity to the present day. The focus here is on American art from the 19th century to the modern age. There is also a lot of German art. Impressive architecture!

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12.4 km

Milwaukee Art Museum

Highlight • Monument

Founded in 1988, the Milwaukee Art Museum houses almost 25,000 art works, as well as unique exhibitions and workshops. The building is spectacular; the Burke Brise Soleil 'wings' open with …

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12.8 km

Sunrise Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.3 km

Milwaukee RiverWalk

Highlight • Trail

Read the chronicles of Milwaukee from 1846 to 1983 in the wooden floor of the pathway. What an idea, what an effort!
city.milwaukee.gov/DCD/Projects/RiverWalk

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