Friends of LaFollette Park

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Friends of LaFollette Park LaFollette Park Picnic Areas:
There are three picnic areas to choose from. Picnic Site #3 also includes the LaFollette Park pavilion. Street parking is available.

All three picnic sites feature plenty of picnic tables to accomodate your group and are all located in shady areas for comfort on those hot summer days. Pavillion:
The pavilion is an excellent location for any party or family reunion! Within its 48' x 28' rentable space, the pavilion features plenty of tables and chairs, a full kitchen and a coffeemaker. It is wheelchair accessible, although the restrooms are not. Rental is available year-round except on election days and the days before election days. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Athletic Facilities:
If you enjoy softball, kickball, tennis or basketball, LaFollette Park is a great place to gather your friends together for a game or match. Three softball/baseball diamonds are available with a backstop fence and bleachers for your fans. LaFollette Park also offers three tennis courts at no charge. Finally, four basketball hoops offer you plenty of opportunities to hone your playing skills, also free of charge. Playground:
A park wouldn't be complete without a playground, and LaFollette Park offers plenty of equipment for kids to enjoy. With swings, monkey bars and slides, kids will have no trouble keeping themselves busy and having fun with friends. With all of the equipment located in sand, kids will stay relatively protected from falls. Walking Paths:
For walkers, runners and bikers, there are blacktop walking paths that surround and go through the park. Wading Pool:
During the summer, LaFollette Park wading pool is open, offering a way for very young children to stay cool! Restrooms are available off of the pool area.

We had so much fun at our annual Great Pumpkin Hunt and Fall Fest! 😁 πŸŽƒ πŸ’€ πŸ‘» πŸ‘ΉSo many creative artists in our neighborhood...
10/12/2026

We had so much fun at our annual Great Pumpkin Hunt and Fall Fest! 😁 πŸŽƒ πŸ’€ πŸ‘» πŸ‘Ή

So many creative artists in our neighborhood! 🎨 And we got to learn about owls! πŸ¦‰ Check out all that happened!

Wehr Nature Center

πŸŽƒ Our Great Pumpkin Hunt and Fall Fest is only a couple days away! πŸŽƒπŸ•·πŸ¦‰πŸ¦‡This event will start at 10 am on Saturday, Octob...
10/08/2026

πŸŽƒ Our Great Pumpkin Hunt and Fall Fest is only a couple days away! πŸŽƒ

πŸ•·πŸ¦‰πŸ¦‡This event will start at 10 am on Saturday, October 10, at the LaFollette Park pavilion. A naturalist from Wehr Nature Center will kick off the morning with a presentation about scary wildlife that's not really that scary. This presentation is tailored for elementary-aged kids but anyone can drop in and listen. The presentation will be held at the lower level of the LaFollette Park pavilion.

In the upper level, we'll have stuff available for kids to make cool fall and Halloween arts and crafts, supplies for cookie decorating, face painting, a spot for photos, and trick or treating. Dress in costume, if you'd like! πŸ‘»πŸ‘ΉπŸ§™β€β™€οΈ

And before you leave, you'll have a chance to look for a pumpkin to take home, just in time for Halloween!

We're asking for a $10 donation per family to cover costs, but donate what you are able.

If you plan to come to the event, please provide in a comment the number of people coming and the ages of any children attending. This will help us make sure we have enough supplies and snacks.

LaFollette Park is located at 9418 W. Washington St., West Allis.

The Great Pumpkin Hunt and Fall Fest is sponsored by Fruity Fusions, The Park People of Milwaukee County, Inc., and Milwaukee County Parks.

We had a blast blitzing buckthorn this past Saturday! What a difference a couple of hours can make! 😁
10/07/2026

We had a blast blitzing buckthorn this past Saturday! What a difference a couple of hours can make! 😁

πŸ“£ This Saturday is our day to blitz buckthorn at LaFollette Park, and we hope you can join us! πŸ“£πŸ‘‰ Meet at the lower leve...
10/01/2026

πŸ“£ This Saturday is our day to blitz buckthorn at LaFollette Park, and we hope you can join us! πŸ“£

πŸ‘‰ Meet at the lower level of the park pavilion starting at 9 am. Please make sure to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes or boots. Bring a pair of work gloves, if you have them. All other materials and equipment will be provided.

The buckthorn removal will go until 11 am. If you can't stay for the entire event, that's okay! Any time you can spare will help open up more space for native plants to thrive! πŸ’ͺ

LaFollette Park is located at 9418 W. Washington St., West Allis.

This event is sponsored by Milwaukee County Parks Natural Areas & Conservation and The Park People of Milwaukee County, Inc.

πŸ•·οΈ πŸ•ΈοΈ Does the sight of one these nearly scare you out of your skin? πŸ•ΈοΈ πŸ•·οΈWhile they look creepy, spiders actually play ...
09/30/2026

πŸ•·οΈ πŸ•ΈοΈ Does the sight of one these nearly scare you out of your skin? πŸ•ΈοΈ πŸ•·οΈ

While they look creepy, spiders actually play an important role in nature and are beneficial to us, too!

Learn more about these and other misunderstood creatures on Saturday, October 10, at our Great Pumpkin Hunt and Fall Fest! A naturalist from Wehr Nature Center will be on hand to explain why spiders and other creatures of the night are necessary in the web of life!

Besides the naturalist talk, come create some spooky artwork for your house, decorate cookies, get your face painted with a scary design, and have fun trick or treating! And you'll also be able to hunt for a pumpkin to take home!

The Great Pumpkin Hunt and Fall Fest will run from 10 am to noon at the LaFollette Park pavilion. To help cover costs, we're asking each participating family to donate $10. But you're not obligated. Simply give what you can.

LaFollette Park is located at 9418 W. Washington St., West Allis.

The Great Pumpkin Hunt and Fall Fest is sponsored by Fruity Fusions, The Park People of Milwaukee County, Inc., and Milwaukee County Parks.

πŸŽƒ Your perfect pumpkin will be waiting for you at our Great Pumpkin Hunt and Fall Fest! πŸŽƒJoin us on Saturday, October 10...
09/25/2026

πŸŽƒ Your perfect pumpkin will be waiting for you at our Great Pumpkin Hunt and Fall Fest! πŸŽƒ

Join us on Saturday, October 10, for fall fun! We'll start things off with a talk by a Wehr Nature Center naturalist who will speak about wildlife you can see this time of year and why the "spooky" creatures aren't anything to be afraid of. This talk is great for school-aged kids but anyone is welcome to sit in.

There will also be arts and crafts, cookie decorating, trick or treat, and face painting. Oh and you'll be able to find a pumpkin to take home!

To cover costs, we're asking each family to make a suggested donation of $10. But any amount is welcome.

LaFollette Park is located at 9418 W. Washington St., West Allis.

The Great Pumpkin Hunt and Fall Fest is sponsored by Fruity Fusions, The Park People of Milwaukee County, Inc., and Milwaukee County Parks.

πŸ’₯ Help us blitz buckthorn from LaFollette Park! πŸ’₯We'll be doing a buckthorn removal on Saturday, October 3, from 9 - 11 ...
09/24/2026

πŸ’₯ Help us blitz buckthorn from LaFollette Park! πŸ’₯

We'll be doing a buckthorn removal on Saturday, October 3, from 9 - 11 am. If you can, meet us at the lower level of the park pavilion. Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a pair of sturdy shoes or boots. Bring a pair of work gloves. All other equipment and supplies will be provided.

Your help will allow native plants in the park to thrive and support wildlife. Plus it's a chance to connect with your neighbors!

LaFollette Park is located at 9418 W. Washington St., West Allis.

This event is co-sponsored by Milwaukee County Parks Natural Areas & Conservation and The Park People of Milwaukee County, Inc..

Does Halloween make you feel especially...crafty? πŸ€”πŸ’€If your creative juices flow a little more freely during spooky seas...
09/18/2026

Does Halloween make you feel especially...crafty? πŸ€”πŸ’€

If your creative juices flow a little more freely during spooky season, come to our annual Great Pumpkin Hunt and Fall Fest on Saturday, October 10! The event will run from 10 am to noon.

We'll kick the morning off with a naturalist from Wehr Nature Center who will talk about the amazing creatures you can see during the fall and why you shouldn't be afraid of any of them, even though they may look scary! This presentation is geared toward elementary-aged kids, but kids of any age are welcome.

You'll be able to make some creepy decorations for your house, decorate some delicious cookies, get your face painted with a spooky design and do a little trick-or-treating. Before you go home, you'll be able to hunt for a pumpkin to take home.

To cover costs, we're asking that each family make a suggested donation of $10. But any amount will be welcome.

LaFollette Park is located at 9418 W. Washington St., West Allis.

The Great Pumpkin Hunt and Fall Fest is sponsored by Fruity Fusions, The Park People of Milwaukee County, Inc., and Milwaukee County Parks.

We're looking for folks to help us blitz buckthorn on Saturday, October 3! Join us from 9 - 11 am to remove this pesky i...
09/16/2026

We're looking for folks to help us blitz buckthorn on Saturday, October 3! Join us from 9 - 11 am to remove this pesky invasive, making way for beautiful natives to take its place! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes or boots. Bring a pair of work gloves. All other equipment and supplies will be provided.

Meet at the lower level of the park pavilion. LaFollette Park is located at 9418 W. Washington St., West Allis.

This event is co-sponsored by Milwaukee County Parks Natural Areas & Conservation and The Park People of Milwaukee County, Inc..

β˜€οΈ 😎 πŸ’¦ Soon this pool will be filled with water, ready for summer splash season! πŸ’¦ The LaFollette Park wading pool is sc...
06/17/2026

β˜€οΈ 😎 πŸ’¦ Soon this pool will be filled with water, ready for summer splash season! πŸ’¦

The LaFollette Park wading pool is scheduled to open this Thursday, June 18! It will be open daily from 11 am to 4 pm as long as the air temperature is 72 degrees or warmer.

Keep up-to-date about pool openings by visiting Milwaukee County Parks website. The link for open pool status is in the first comment.

Have fun splishing and splashing this summer! 😁 πŸ’¦

Address

9418 W Washington Street
West Allis, WI
53214

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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