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Boat LaunchCity Of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

McKinley Park Marina

Public boat launch on Lake Michigan, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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62°F Mostly cloudy

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43.0513°, -87.8825°

Overview

McKinley Park Marina is a public boat launch on Lake Michigan in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

It is owned and managed by Milwaukee County Parks.

Access and Directions

McKinley Park Marina is a trailer boat launch with a concrete ramp surface.

It provides public access to Lake Michigan.

Recreation

Lake Michigan is open to public boating, fishing and paddling; this site is one of its public access points.

Safety

Check the weather before launching, carry Coast Guard-required safety gear, and wear your life jacket. Watch for changing water levels and cold water in spring and fall.

Regulations

Wisconsin law requires boaters to remove all aquatic plants and animals, drain all water, and never move live fish away from a waterbody, to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. Observe posted launch rules and local watercraft regulations.

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Physical

WaterbodyLake Michigan

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Access & Amenities

Public Boat Launch Yes

Administration

Managing AgencyMilwaukee County Parks

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Launch Access TypeRamp Access

Launch Surface TypeConcrete

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CountyMilwaukee

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Location

City Of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee County

United StatesUS

43.05134°, -87.88255°

dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/lands/boataccess (Official Website)

(414) 257-7275 (Phone)

McKinley Park Marina is a public boat launch on Lake Michigan, managed by Milwaukee County Parks.

Current Weather

Updated 3:13 PM

62°F

Mostly cloudy

Feels like 72°

Wind

3.4 mph ENE

Humidity

83%

Visibility

10 mi

UV Index

5

5-Day Forecast

Fri 4%63° 56°

Sat 1%69° 56°

Sun 55%73° 66°

Mon 13%87° 73°

Tue 12%91° 74°

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