Washington Park
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📅 Sunday, July 13, 2025
Welcome!
Thank you for joining Shakespeare in the Park at Washington Park! 2025 marks our 4th season at this gem of a park. Years 1 and 2 were at very different locations. In 2024, Optimist discovered this lovely, shady hillside and has made it our new home for performances. 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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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
(Check back closer to the show date for updates!)
2:00 PM
Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition
A 45-minute performance full of wit, puppets, and quick changes
3:00 PM
🎪 The PLAY’s the Thing tent reopens for more drop-in fun
→ Activity at 3:00 PM: To Be Announced
4:10 PM
Early Music Now performance
Live Renaissance-era music, 30–35 minutes
5:00 PM
The Taming of the Shrew
An 80-minute Shakespeare comedy featuring a small-but-mighty cast
🕐 Concessions and PLAY’s activities will pause during performances.
Suggested arrival time:
🎭 About the Shows and Activities
👉 Click here for full descriptions of the shows, music, and games
🎪 The PLAY’s the Thing tent opens with drop-in games and themed activities
→ Activity at 1:00 PM: To Be Announced
(Check back closer to the show date for updates!)
2:00 PM
Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition
A 45-minute performance full of wit, puppets, and quick changes
3:00 PM
🎪 The PLAY’s the Thing tent reopens for more drop-in fun
→ Activity at 3:00 PM: To Be Announced
4:10 PM
Early Music Now performance
Live Renaissance-era music, 30–35 minutes
5:00 PM
The Taming of the Shrew
An 80-minute Shakespeare comedy featuring a small-but-mighty cast
🕐 Concessions and PLAY’s activities will pause during performances.
Suggested arrival time:
- 15 minutes before performance times
- 10 minutes before PLAY’s the Thing activities
🎭 About the Shows and Activities
👉 Click here for full descriptions of the shows, music, and games
Getting Here - Location and Directions
📍 Park Address:
We recommend using the address for the Washington Park Senior Center: 4420 W Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI
🚗 Parking
🚶 Walking from Parking
🎭 Performance Location
♿ ADA & Mobility Access
🗺️ For a map, visit the Main Shakespeare in the Park Map (Google Map)
📍 Park Address:
We recommend using the address for the Washington Park Senior Center: 4420 W Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI
- This will bring you close to Olmsted Way, which runs diagonally through the park from southeast to northwest. Enter Olmsted Way from Vliet Street, just east of the Senior Center.
- You can also enter the park via W Washington Blvd, which turns into Olmstead Way.
🚗 Parking
- Parallel parking is available along Olmsted Way
- ⚠️ Use caution — traffic is steady and brisk along this road
- Look for the Picnic Area 2 sign as an indicator you're parking near the performance space
🚶 Walking from Parking
- The performance area is located just west of Picnic Area 2
- You’ll be crossing Olmsted Way, so please use caution
- The site is on a grassy hillside
🎭 Performance Location
- North of Olmsted Way
- South of the Goethe-Schiller monument
- West of Picnic Area 2
- On the opposite side of the hill from the bandshell (which is not visible from the site and not in use)
♿ ADA & Mobility Access
- ⚠️ Traffic along Olmsted Way is brisk — if dropping off passengers near Picnic Area 2, use extreme caution and hazard lights
- A sidewalk with a curb cut by the Picnic Area 2 sign leads toward the site
- The sidewalk covers about ¾ of the distance — the final stretch is across grass
- Mobility assistance is recommended for guests using wheelchairs or walkers
🗺️ 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 the performance area and opens one hour before the first performance.
☀️ Sun/Shade:
This is a hillside location is fairly shady with some sun depending on the time of the performance you're attending. Bring hats or sun protection.
🚻 Restrooms:
A standard-size portable restroom will be available near the performance space.
🧺 Picnics:
Very welcome!
♿ ADA Accessibility:
🍿 Concessions:
Optimist Theatre will have light snacks available by donation
🐾 Pets:
Well-behaved pets are welcome!
More Information:
For more information about What to Bring, Weather, Registration, Reservations, and much more, click the green image below to return to the main Shakespeare in the Park page.
Box Office / House / Information Tent:
Located near the performance area and 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:
This is a hillside location is fairly shady with some sun depending on the time of the performance you're attending. Bring hats or sun protection.
🚻 Restrooms:
A standard-size portable restroom will be available near the performance space.
🧺 Picnics:
Very welcome!
- No picnic tables near the performance site
- Picnic tables are available at nearby Picnic Area 2
- Bring a blanket or portable chair for your comfort
♿ ADA Accessibility:
- Accessible curb and sidewalk from Olmsted Way
- Final approach across grass requires assistance
- Audience seating is on grass—chairs or blankets recommended
🍿 Concessions:
Optimist Theatre will have light snacks available by donation
- Tent opens around 1:00 PM and closes during performances
- 🚫 No alcohol is permitted in Milwaukee County Parks
🐾 Pets:
Well-behaved pets are welcome!
- Please select a spot near the edge in case your pet needs a break.
More Information:
For more information about What to Bring, Weather, Registration, Reservations, and much more, click the green image below to return to the main Shakespeare in the Park page.
🏞️ Other Things to Do at Washington Park: Coming Soon
Is this your park? Please help spread the word by downloading and sharing the Washington Park - Shakespeare in the Park flyer (available soon)
Is this your park? Please help spread the word by downloading and sharing the Washington Park - Shakespeare in the Park flyer (available soon)
- Flyers are available for all the parks as well. Please visit the main "Current Show" page for additional downloads.
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