The Milwaukee River Greenway: our premier urban wilderness

1449 East Park Place,Milwaukee WI 53211

12 June, 2021

Description

Come experience the heart of the Milwaukee River Greenway, one of the greatest urban natural areas in the country. Our walk will begin at the Rotary Centennial Arboretum parking lot next to Riverside Park and proceed upriver along the East Bank Trail to the Locust Street Bridge, where we will cross. We will then make a loop along the west bank to the pedestrian bridge at the south end of the Greenway and back on the east bank. Along the way, your guide will inform you about the history of the Milwaukee River, the creation of the Greenway, and ongoing restoration efforts. E.g., the Greenway is larger than New York City's Central Park and yet far less well known, even though it is one of the few urban parks managed largely as a wilderness area. Highlights include the Urban Ecology Center in Riverside Park, the Rotary Centennial Arboretum, the ruins of the Gordon Park Bathhouse, Turtle Park, home of the River Revitalization Foundation, and the former North Avenue Dam. The views from Locust Street Bridge are a special highlight. Sponsored by Preserve Our Parks and River Revitalization Foundation. The walk is about 3 miles long. Parts of the loop are not accessible for wheelchair or strollers, etc. The East Bank Trail is accessible. The West Bank Trail is not. There is a steep but paved path down to the West Bank Trail. The trail may be muddy if there’s been rain. We will meet in the Rotary Centennial Arboretum parking lot, which is at the dead end of East Park Place, immediately west of the Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park. We will walk in light rain or shine - please dress for the conditions. Call 414-771-8857 if necessary. About Your Leader Eddee Daniel, photographer and writer, is the author of "Urban Wilderness: Exploring a Metropolitan Watershed" as well as a blog called The Natural Realm. He serves on the board of Preserve Our Parks and the Friends of the Hank Aaron State Trail and currently as the Artist in Residence for River Revitalization Foundation. Jane's Walk MKE COVID-19 Policy Pre-registration is required for all participants.All participants must wear a mask. Based on the leader's discretion in where your walk will take place, leaders have limited attendee numbers to ensure those from different households can socially distance. For tours between 10-25 attendees, the leader will either use an audio system or conference call so participants can socially distance at the recommended minimum 6 ft but still hear. If you feel ill or suspect you may be experiencing symptoms of a COVID-19 infection, please do not enter attend any walks. _________________________________________________ Find more walks, bikes, paddles, and rolls at janeswalkmke.org/calendar or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/janeswalkmke/events/ Find out how to lead your OWN at https://www.janeswalkmke.org/ Sign up to receive Jane’s Walk MKE newsletters at http://eepurl.com/giPDKL _________________________________________________ As a program of Milwaukee Turners at Turner Hall, Jane’s Walk MKE is part of a worldwide movement of over 200 cities hosting free, resident-led walking tours inspired by urbanist and writer Jane Jacobs. Milwaukee is unique by expanding Jane’s Walk from one weekend to the whole month. Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) was a writer, urbanist and activist who championed the voices of everyday people in neighborhood planning and city-building.