Mitchell Park
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📅 Saturday, July 26, 2025
Thank you for joining Shakespeare in the Park at Mitchell Park!
Although they're immensely impressive, Mitchell Park is more than just the domes! 2025 marks our 3rd season at this overlooked gem of a park. Details will be updated as more information becomes available. To make sure you don’t miss any updates — especially last-minute changes — we highly recommend that you register or make a reservation. So, without further "Much Ado"... |
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Show Day Schedule:
1:00 PM
To participate in The PLAY's the Thing games, workshops and demos:
🕐 Concessions and PLAY’s activities will pause during performances.
🎭 About the Shows and Activities
👉 Click here for full descriptions of the shows, music, and games
1:00 PM
- The PLAY’s the Thing tent opens with drop-in games and themed activities
🎪 Activity at 1:00 PM: To Be Announced
- Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition
A 45-minute performance full of wit, puppets, and quick changes
- The PLAY’s the Thing tent reopens for more drop-in fun
🎪 Activity at 3:00 PM: To Be Announced
- Early Music Now performance
Live Renaissance-era music, 30–35 minutes
- The Taming of the Shrew
An 80-minute Shakespeare comedy featuring a small-but-mighty cast
To participate in The PLAY's the Thing games, workshops and demos:
- The PLAY's tent will be located near the Box office / House / Information tent.
- Check back closer to the show date for updates!
🕐 Concessions and PLAY’s activities will pause during performances.
🎭 About the Shows and Activities
👉 Click here for full descriptions of the shows, music, and games
🚗 Getting There - Location & Directions
Park Address (for navigation purposes):
524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
This is the main address for Mitchell Park, home of Milwaukee’s iconic horticultural domes. Use this address to navigate into the park — but note that it’s not the location of the performance space.
Suggested Arrival: Mitchell Park has been one of our busier venues in the past so we suggest arriving 30 minutes before the first show you'd like to see.
🚗 Best Navigation and Parking — West Picnic Area Lot (Recommended)
🅿️ Alternate Driving Option — If you enter the main domes parking lot from Pierce Street:
🚴 Bonus navigation idea! Bike in theatre!
The Hank Aaron State Trail dead ends at Mitchell Park!
⚠️ Parking in the main Domes lot?
It's a much longer walk to the performance site but, go for it if you'd like a bit more exercise.
🗺️ For a map, visit the Main Shakespeare in the Park Map (Google Map)
Park Address (for navigation purposes):
524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
This is the main address for Mitchell Park, home of Milwaukee’s iconic horticultural domes. Use this address to navigate into the park — but note that it’s not the location of the performance space.
Suggested Arrival: Mitchell Park has been one of our busier venues in the past so we suggest arriving 30 minutes before the first show you'd like to see.
- For The PLAY's the Thing activities, you're probably fine arriving 10 minutes before the 1:00 session. The 3:00 might be fuller.
- No need to arrive extra early to walk from parking to the performance space if you park in the small lot behind the domes. See navigation and parking details below.
🚗 Best Navigation and Parking — West Picnic Area Lot (Recommended)
- After entering from S Layton Blvd, make an immediate left near GPS 43.02572, -87.94751
- This left hand turn looks like only employees should be using it. It's not. It's for us too. No special password or handshake required.
- Follow the unnamed access road behind the domes — it will take you directly to the small dead-end parking lot closest to the performance site
- The road curves around but is easy to follow — just keep going until it ends
- 📍 GPS for performance lot: 43.0272, -87.94402
- ✅ Ample parking is available in this lot
- 🎭 The performance space is visible from the south end of the lot — just a short, easy walk away
🅿️ Alternate Driving Option — If you enter the main domes parking lot from Pierce Street:
- Drive toward the roundabout in front of the domes
- Then make a left toward Layton Blvd
- Before exiting the park, turn right to follow the access road to the smaller lot (described above)
🚴 Bonus navigation idea! Bike in theatre!
The Hank Aaron State Trail dead ends at Mitchell Park!
- Ride your bike along this beautiful pathway and turn right to follow the access road a short distance to the performance space.
⚠️ Parking in the main Domes lot?
It's a much longer walk to the performance site but, go for it if you'd like a bit more exercise.
- From the lot, if you're facing the domes, walk to your right and follow the sidewalk around to the back side.
- Past the pond, but before you reach the pavilion, follow the sidewalk to your left when it splits.
🗺️ For a map, visit the Main Shakespeare in the Park Map (Google Map)
🧺 What to Expect / We're here to Help – Comfort & Amenities
🛎️ Box Office / House / Information Tent
Located near south end of the parking lot, before you reach the performance area. It opens one hour before the first performance.
If you have a reservation, check in here for help locating your designated space. 👉 [More about Reservations]
☀️ Sun/Shade
The performance area is a combination of shade with dappled sun and plenty of opportunity to select a shady place to see the shows.
🚻 Restrooms
A standard-size portable restroom will be available near the performance space.
🧺 Picnics
Very welcome!
♿ ADA Accessibility
🍿 ConcessionsOptimist Theatre will offer light snacks by donation
🐾 Pets
Well-behaved pets are welcome!
ℹ️ More InformationLooking for tips about what to bring, weather, reservations, and more?
Click the golden box below to return to the main Shakespeare in the Park page.
🛎️ Box Office / House / Information Tent
Located near south end of the parking lot, before you reach the performance area. It opens one hour before the first performance.
If you have a reservation, check in here for help locating your designated space. 👉 [More about Reservations]
☀️ Sun/Shade
The performance area is a combination of shade with dappled sun and plenty of opportunity to select a shady place to see the shows.
- Even though there's natural shade, bring hats, sunglasses, or sun protection for your comfort. Don't take chances.
🚻 Restrooms
A standard-size portable restroom will be available near the performance space.
🧺 Picnics
Very welcome!
- There are a few picnic tables near at the performance site
- Picnic tables are available near the West Picnic Area (close to parking)
- Bring a blanket or portable chair for your comfort
♿ ADA Accessibility
- The recommended West Picnic Area parking lot provides the easiest access
- Flat paved surface from the lot, followed by a short walk across relatively level grass
- Audience seating is on grass — chairs or blankets recommended
- ✅ Mobility aids should be manageable; assistance is encouraged for those using wheels
🍿 ConcessionsOptimist Theatre will offer light snacks by donation
- Concessions tent opens around 1:00 PM
- Tent closes during performances
🚫 No alcohol is permitted in Milwaukee County Parks
🐾 Pets
Well-behaved pets are welcome!
- Please sit near the edge in case your pet needs a break
- 🐕🦺 Service animals are always welcome
ℹ️ More InformationLooking for tips about what to bring, weather, reservations, and more?
Click the golden box below to return to the main Shakespeare in the Park page.
🏞️ Other Things to Do at Mitchell Park
Coming soon!
Is this your park?
Please help spread the word by downloading and sharing the Mitchell Park - Shakespeare in the Park flyer (available soon)
Coming soon!
Is this your park?
Please help spread the word by downloading and sharing the Mitchell Park - Shakespeare in the Park flyer (available soon)
- Flyers are available for all the parks as well. Please visit the Shakespeare in the Park 2025 page for additional downloads. Added as they become available.
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