Klode Park

Klode park is a great oasis in the heart of the North Shores Whitefish Bay. There is always sports being played by park goers. Tennis Courts & a playground add to the entertainment. The park does have restrooms & a parking lot. If you head east you will be mesmerized by the incredible vistas over Lake Michigan. It’s hard to believe you’re in the Midwest while looking at the beautiful blue water. Take the path or run the stairs down to the beach. Klode is another great North Shore park, but not as secluded as Doctor’s Park which lays just a few miles North.
Klode Park does hold a fireworks display as part of their 4’th of July festivities. The festival starts when the parade arrives from downtown White Fish Bay, usually around 1 pm. The festival offers lots of kid friendly activities like face painting, a fishing game, mini bowling, a bean bag toss & many more. The festival hooks up the adults too with beer & food sales along with a live music stage. Fireworks begin at 9:30. Parking during this event can be tedious, except to park blocks away in the surrounding neighborhood. The festival is very popular & crowded.
The Klode Park website is not updated regularly. The last posted event was from 2006. They also have what they call a live web cam. But, it’s not updated regularly either. I logged on during the daytime to find nighttime pictures.

Such a pretty little park. Gorgeous views overlooking Lake Michigan. In addition to the winding paved path down to the water, there’s lots of level land for picnics or special events. Benches are perched along the bluff, and you can often find locals sitting, writing, pondering, or just plain relaxing on them. Unless it’s 4^th of July, parking is fairly easy thanks to a small lot and nearby street parking. Overall, it’s a very clean, well-​maintained park and definitely deserving of a visit.

Perfect place to see the gorgeous views of Lake Michigan. I was in town for a few days and visited Klode Park three times, no one was there all three times (my kind of place). The beach area is pristine, great sunrise views. It’s a little difficult to get to but when you find it, you’ll be happy.

Great Park. A Gem. I proposed to my wife on the top of the bluff over-​looking the lake. Enough said.
If I were to add anything, runners should try this park. You can run laps around the perimeter on a mulch trail. It’s probably a half mile per lap and the surface is easy on your joints.
I’m glad this park is in my neighborhood.

Nice place, great view. But the beach is very small and sand is rocky. My daughter is a teenager now so i have no need to visit the jungle gym. Path down to lake is very steep, alternative is a ton of wood stairs that can get slippery with condensation. I’ve never seen it crowded so thats a huge plus. I wanna go higher but there are better options to see the lake. of course if you want simple and non crowded, this would be a great place. its a great place for small kids too. i guess depending on your mood this place could be 5 star or 3 star, so i went 4.

I had started a thread a few weeks back on best parks for a baby walk and this place was suggested by Melanie B. Holy smokes, she wasn’t kidding, this place was the real deal.
After a little studying up on the park, I found out it was right on the beach. There is no better place for a picnic than a beach, so I packed up baby and the wife and made the long trek to Whitefish Bay.
On arrival I found a small park with a big playground and a small pavilion. I drove a little further and found the parking lot, which contained the entrance to the beach area. After walking down a steep, paved and winding path, Lake Michigan was front and center in all her glory.
This beach has a good mix of grass in the back and beach area in front of the water, so it’s perfect to picnic in the grass and sun in the sand. The weather was beautiful, and while the beach was busy it never even seemed close to packed. The views are absolutely breathtaking and it even makes it challenging to focus on anything else but the lake.
This is one of Milwaukee’s best kept secrets and it makes me thankful I live within driving distance of so many great parks.

Love love love this park so much! By far my favorite beach in Milwaukee. Hardly ever anyone there even on nice days. Great for kids! My son loves to go here. The switch-​back sidewalk leading down to the water is a bit steep but it’s nicely paved so it’s easy to bring a stroller. Above the water on the overlooking bluff is a really great grassy area that has a beautiful view of the lake. Across the street there is a great park for kids and there is even a bathroom (a plus with little ones!). As the other reviewer said: definitely one of Milwaukee’s secret gems – but let’s try to keep it on the DL.
Only negative is that there are no dogs allowed and no grilling-​otherwise I would spend every day here in the summer.

Psst! I’ll let you in on a little secret of mine. Klode Park has to be the best park in Milwaukee County. Not crowded– high up on a bluff overlooking the blue waters of Lake Michigan– this little gem is one of my favorite places to take out of town guests just to show off our great lake.
Access is atop a grassy bluff (perfect for a picnic lunch) and there is a small parking lot also located there. Stroll down the walkway or descend the staircase down to the water’s edge. The water is tested throughout the Summer so you always know if you can swim but it is never crowded– even on the hottest days. No dogs are allowed so leave your furry friend at home.
Klode is a little hard to find as it is located at the far end of a residential area just north of Silver Spring Drive and east of Lake Shore but when you finally find it– you will be mesmerized by the turquoise blue waters of the lake and the grassy bluffs. I know I was when I lived there and it still blows me away today. Hard to believe that you are in the middle of the city.
By far– my favorite place to show off Milwaukee and Lake Michigan.