Lavretta Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

LaFollette Park is a public park located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.


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Summary

The park covers an area of 56 acres and is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as football, soccer, baseball, and basketball. It also has a large playground, picnic area, and hiking trails.

One of the main features of the park is the large lagoon in the center, which is popular for fishing and ice skating in the winter. The park also has a variety of wildlife, including birds, deer, and other small animals.

Some interesting facts about the park include that it was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who is famous for designing New York City's Central Park. It was also once a landfill before it was converted into a park.

The best time to visit the park is during the summer months when the weather is warm and the park is full of activity. However, the park is also popular during the winter for ice skating and other winter sports.

Overall, LaFollette Park is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts and families looking for a fun day out. With its beautiful scenery, hiking trails, and variety of activities, it is definitely worth a visit.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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