Forward Outdoor

Help shape the future of Lakeshore State Park! 🌿 Friends of Lakeshore State Park

The proposed Visitor & Education Center will create new opportunities for environmental education, community programs, and park events—but it needs your support.

The Wisconsin DNR is updating its State Park System Strategic Plan, and public feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by August 4 and use the comment sections to voice your support for the Visitor & Education Center.

Every response helps keep this project a priority. 💚
Please take the survey and share this post with your friends, family, and coworkers to help spread the word!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WSPSstratpln

We're looking for a small group of paddlers to join us on the water as we test future kayak and paddleboard experiences while capturing photos and videos for our website, social media, and upcoming marketing. 📸🚣🏻‍♂️

Grab a $10 paddle, enjoy a fun evening on the water, get a sneak peak at what's coming next, and help us create experiences that future guests will love.

Spots are limited, reserve yours today! 🌊
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Help us show off Milwaukee's waterfront before the USA Triathlon National Championships! 🌊

Join Forward Outdoor and Friends of Lakeshore State Park for a community kayak cleanup at the Dock at Discovery World. For just $10, you'll paddle the harbor, help remove litter from the water, and wrap up the evening with a social at the War Memorial Beer Garden.

Cleanup gear and kayaking essentials are provided—just bring yourself and a love for Milwaukee's waterways!

📅 Reserve your spot today at forwardoutdoor.com

The Milwaukee Air & Water Show is this weekend! ✈️🌊

If you're heading downtown, stop by our Discovery World location and get out on the water with a kayak, paddle boat, hydro bike, or paddleboard. You'll even catch some of the show from the harbor while enjoying one of the best ways to experience Milwaukee in the summer!

Walk-ups are welcome, but reservations are recommended for busy weekends!

Family Paddle Day is here! 🌊

Break up your week with some time on the water. Every Wednesday through September 2, enjoy $15 paddleboat rentals at the Dock at Discovery World with code PADDLE15.

Whether you're meeting up with friends, bringing the family, or just looking for a midweek reset, there's no better way to spend a Wednesday than together on the water.

🕙 Wednesdays through September 2 | 10 AM–6 PM
💲 $15 rentals
📍Dock at Discovery World
✅ Code: PADDLE15

Good morning! Due to today's air quality advisory from wildfire smoke, we've made a few adjustments to today's operations.

-River trips are canceled for the remainder of the day.

-Our Dock at Discovery World will be open with limited hours from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (last boats out at 5:00 PM).

We'll continue to monitor conditions throughout the day and provide updates if anything changes. If you choose to paddle today, please use your best judgment and take it easy.

Thanks for your understanding, and we hope to see everyone back on the water under clearer skies soon!