Wehr Nature Center

I can’t believe how beautiful the trails are! Wonderful area with trails ranging from 0.5−1.5 miles. The women inside the nature center are very lovely. Please pay the $ 3 parking fee inside the center to keep the park and trails kept up!

Pro Tip: Park in Whitnall park and walk into Wehr. Its a short hike up the hill and saves you a $ 3 parking fee!
Wehr is a great place to visit with so many activities going on throughout the year. There is a small discovery center on the property and many trails to wander around in. There are no dogs allowed on the grounds here. In Whitnall Park you CAN walk leashed dogs, and there is a trail or two on the outskirts of the Wehr grounds that you can walk dogs on, but I do believe those trails are technically Whitnall Park property.
There is an entrance fee to Wehr that I suggest looking up on their website. I’m not sure if it changes during special events. I don’t mind paying the fee because it helps the center to grow and help maintain the trails and grounds.
My favorite time to visit is in Spring when the Bluebells bloom. Their little forest becomes carpeted in hues of blue and purple for a short time. Actually any time is great to visit because the flora and fauna change with the seasons. You will always see something new!

This is such a great place to be out in nature. Close to the building, they have paths and a body of water that has geese, ducks, fish, and turtles for the kiddos to see. The building also has some cute and interactive activities for the kids. In addition, the classes for the kids are interesting and fun. If you think you will be a regular visitor or take a lot of the classes, I would look into the membership. The only drawback is the policy on parking. If you are not a member you have to park, go in the building to pay and then go back out to your car to put the piece of paper in your window.

Hidden waterfall you’d never guess was out here! It’s a nice little trail you walk down and then you’re at the water. There are trails and waterfalls and its dog friendly also!

What a gem. My son and I love the trails at the nature center. Easy enough terrain for a toddler.

Easily the best natural escape in Milwaukee County.
I discovered this completely on accident on an aimless motorcycle ride. It’s easy to do, I guess.
The really exciting thing for me are the possibilities for herping (i.e. reptile and amphibian watching). There are plentiful habitats for turtles, and they’re easy to find throughout the park and, as Robin J. noted, the frogs are constantly croaking. It’s almost impossible not to stumble across some of our cold-​blooded pals at the park. As a reptile and amphibian hobbyist, a resource like this so close to home is just fantastic.
There are plenty of opportunities for hikes down here too – trails that stretch on longer than I’d have ever expected.
The Root River is the most underappreciated natural asset in Milwaukee County. Everyone knows about the «big three» rivers that converge, but this one is ignored. Frankly, that’s a shame because the natural area down here outclasses everything else available within the county.

Walked the trails twice this week, for great 3 mile walks. Well groomed great scenic points, I loved the options of all the benches along the trail path.
Great time of year, no bugs.

I am a den leader for a Scout troop and Wehr Nature Center is a great place to go. They offer many types of programs for kids of any level and teach them in their natural setting vs a classroom. We have done many things with them from learning about wildlife and different animals to forestry type thiings and identifying trees on a hike. There is so much to learn about nature and these are the people to help you with that.
Programs are taught by trained professionals who know what they are talking about and do this for a living. They are very accomodating and friendly and we will continue to work with them as the boys go through the ranks.
Beautiful trails, educational programs, great for families — an all around winner