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Hart Park Playground

Rating

4.7(286)

Price

Free

Duration

1-2 hours

Best Ages

Best for ages 2-12

About

Hart Park sits at the Milwaukee-Wauwatosa border and offers one of the more comprehensive park experiences on Milwaukee's west side. The playground component earns 286 reviews at 4.7 stars, which signals a consistently good experience for families in the area.

Beyond the playground equipment, Hart Park is part of a larger Milwaukee County park that includes the Menomonee River greenway, sports courts, and a seasonal outdoor pool. That combination means a single trip to Hart Park can be an afternoon of playground play, a riverside walk through the adjacent green space, and — if you're there in summer — a swim session at the pool (check Milwaukee County Parks for current pool hours and fees).

For families on Milwaukee's west side or Wauwatosa, Hart Park is a reliable anchor park that offers more than just a basic playground. It's stroller-friendly, free to enter, and open as an outdoor space around the clock, giving flexibility for early morning walks or evening visits.

The 4.7-star rating puts this in the top tier of Milwaukee parks for family experience. It's not a destination playground in the way Kayla's is, but for regular use by west-side families, it consistently delivers.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Yes

Nursing / Changing

Limited

Kid Meals

Not Available

Setting

Outdoor

Rainy Day

Not ideal

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Mornings or early evenings; the park is open 24 hours as an outdoor space

Wait Times

No wait

Nearby Food

No on-site food at the playground. West Side Milwaukee and Wauwatosa border area have restaurants along N Mayfair Rd and W North Ave within 5-10 minutes.

Why Kids Love It

Hart Park Playground near the Wauwatosa border is a well-regarded Milwaukee County park with solid playground equipment, sports courts, and the Menomonee River running through the broader park property. With 286 reviews at 4.7 stars, it's one of the stronger-rated parks on Milwaukee's west side.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • The broader Hart Park property includes the Menomonee River — great for nature walks after playground time
  • Seasonal pool is part of the Hart Park complex — check Milwaukee County Parks for pool hours and fees
  • Open 24 hours as an outdoor park — useful for evening visits in summer
  • Good alternative to Kayla's Playground if you're on the west side and want something less crowded
  • Sports courts in the complex work well for older kids who want structured play beyond the playground

What to Bring

  • Snacks and water
  • Sunscreen
  • Swim gear if using the seasonal pool
  • Sports equipment for open courts

Cost Info

Free Admission

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

$0.

Free public park.

Bring your own snacks.

Tips to Save

  • Free to use.
  • Hart Park is a Milwaukee County park with additional amenities including a pool (seasonal, may have fees) and sports courts.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
Open 24 hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours

Contact

1200-1212 N 70th St, Milwaukee, WI 53213

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