Are dogs allowed in the Milwaukee County Parks & Beaches?
Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome in MOST Milwaukee County Parks except for areas where "No Dogs Allowed" signs are posted per Milwaukee County Ordinance 47.06.
Dogs are NOT permitted at/on:
- Beaches – including Bender, Bradford, Grant, McKinley, South Shore, and Tietjen (Doctor's)
- Golf Courses
- Indoor and Outdoor Pools
- Indoor Pavilions
- Children's Play Areas including Splash Pads and Playgrounds
- Athletic Fields & Sports Facilities
- State Natural Areas - including Cudahy Woods, Franklin Savanna, and Warnimont Bluff Fens
- Wehr Nature Center - including trails
- Boerner Botanical Gardens
- Mitchell Park Domes
- Community Centers
The Milwaukee County fine for having your dog in a prohibited area is $200.50.
(Service dogs are exempt from this regulation)
For on-leash trails and park areas, follow the guidelines below:
Dogs must be on a strong leash
The leash should be no longer than 6 feet and strong enough to restrain your dog. Your dog must be under control at all times. The Milwaukee County fine for not having your dog leashed is $200.50.
Clean up after your dog
When you take your dog to a park or parkway, bring a means for cleaning up after your dog (scooper, bag, etc.). You must pick up your dog's waste immediately, wrap it properly, and dispose of it at your home. The Milwaukee County fine for not cleaning up after your dog is $200.50.
Violations/Fines
If you violate any of these rules, a police officer, deputy sheriff, or park ranger may give you a citation. Even if he or she did not observe you, the officer may give you a citation based on the report of a person who saw the violation.