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Pools, Splash Pads, Beaches: Where To Cool Down In Milwaukee County
Here are some ways to beat the heat with water as high temperatures continue into Wednesday in much of southeastern Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE, WI — As southeastern Wisconsin's heat wave continues into Wednesday, and students in many parts of the Milwaukee area find themselves on summer break, pools, splash pads and beaches across the region are expecting visitors.
While a nationwide lifeguard shortage is also being felt by Milwaukee County, leaving certain beaches without lifeguards and other parks closed altogether, there are still plenty of watering holes around the region that are open.
Heat index values are expected to remain as high as 99 into Wednesday in the Milwaukee area, with temperatures in the 80s expected Thursday, the National Weather Service forecasts.
Find out what's happening in Milwaukeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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If you're looking for somewhere to cool down around Milwaukee, here's a list of pools, splash pads and wading pools:
Not every park is yet open, but many are.
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Water Parks
Schulz Aquatic at Lincoln Park in Milwaukee is open June 11-Aug.20.
Cool Waters in West Allis is expected to remain closed for the 2022 season.
Deep Water Outdoor Pools
Sheridan Park in Cudahy will be open June 18-Aug. 20.
Wilson Park in Milwaukee will be open June 18-Aug. 20.
McCarty Park in West Allis will be open June 18-Aug. 2o.
Splash Pads
Madison Park in Wauwatosa will be open June 11-Aug. 13.
Moody Park in Milwaukee will be open June 11-Aug. 13.
Gordon Park in Milwaukee will be open June 18-Aug. 20.
Carver Park in Milwaukee will be open June 18-Aug. 20.
Dineen Park in Milwaukee will be open June 18-Aug. 20.
Oak Creek Splash Pad in Drexel Town Square, Oak Creek, has opened.
Wading Pools
Cooper Park in Milwaukee will be open June 11-Aug. 13.
Smith Park in Milwaukee will be open June 11-Aug. 13.
Humboldt Park in Milwaukee will be open June 11-Aug. 13.
Wedgewood Park in Milwaukee will be open June 11-Aug. 13.
West Milwaukee Park in West Milwaukee will be open June 11-Aug. 13.
Hales Corners Park in Hales Corners will be open June 11-Aug. 13.
La Follette Park in West Allis will be open June 18-Aug. 20.
Lindsay Park in Milwaukee will be open June 18-Aug. 20.
Sherman Park in Milwaukee will be open June 18-Aug. 20.
If you'd prefer a beach, here are seven to check out this summer:
- Doctors Park - 1870 Fox Lane, Fox Point.
- Klode Park - 5960 North Lake Drive, Whitefish Bay.
- Atwater Park - 4000 North Lake Drive, Shorewood.
- Bradford Beach - 2400 North Lincoln Memorial Drive.
- South Shore Park - 2900 South Shore Drive.
- Grant Park - 100 East Hawthorne Avenue, South Milwaukee.
- Bender Park - 4503 East Ryan Road, Oak Creek.
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For more information on swimming pools in Milwaukee County, visit the county's website.
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