Photo: Wisconsin DNR
Havenwoods State Forest is Wisconsin’s only urban state forest, featuring 237 acres of grasslands, woods and wetlands in the city of Milwaukee. Hike, run, bike and watch wildlife on over 6 miles of trails. Explore the nature center, the forest's ponds, stroll over the 120-foot bridge or find a bench to sit and relax outdoors.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Havenwoods State Forest?
It depends on what you came for. Fall color is best in October; biking in May–June and September–October; cross-country skiing in January–February; and snowshoeing in January–February.
What can you do at Havenwoods State Forest in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and nature centers. Spring (March–May): hiking, biking and nature centers. Summer (June–August): hiking, biking, nature centers and picnics & shelters. Fall (September–November): hiking, fall color, biking, nature centers and picnics & shelters.
Do you need a state park sticker at Havenwoods State Forest?
No. Havenwoods State Forest doesn't require a vehicle sticker or a state trail pass.
What state parks and trails are near Havenwoods State Forest?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Hank Aaron State Trail (7 mi), Lakeshore State Park (8 mi) and Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit (19 mi).
Good for
- Biking
- Hiking
- Nature centers
- Picnics & shelters
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-country skiing
Best months
January · February · May · June · September · October
Visiting
- Admission: A vehicle admission sticker is not required at Havenwoods.
- Hours: Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. year-round.
- Address: 6141 N. Hopkins St. Milwaukee, WI 53209
- Phone: 414-527-0232
Nearby
- Hank Aaron State Trail (7 mi)
- Lakeshore State Park (8 mi)
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit (19 mi)
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit (22 mi)
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit (23 mi)
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Text and park details on this page come from the property's DNR pages, checked every Monday; last change October 24, 2026. Closures and notices load live. Check current conditions before you go.