Wisconsin Avenue Park
📅 Sunday, August 17, 2025
✅ We're excited to include this NEW location in the 2025 Shakespeare in the Park season tour!
Wisconsin Avenue Park is also our final stop in 2025. Please join us for a blow-out great time. So, without further 'Much Ado'.... All the details! |
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Wisconsin Avenue Park Shakespeare in the Park Schedule:
1:00 PM
🕐 Concessions and PLAY’s activities will pause during performances.
1:00 PM
- Audience seating area opens
- Claim your spot with a lawn chair or blanket
- Concessions open (subject to availability)
- Very light refreshments for a suggested donation
- The PLAY’s the Thing tent opens with drop-in, hands-on games like Shakespeare in the Park's original "The Bard Game"
- Unless otherwise noted, activities from1:00 to 2:00 are easy to pop in and out of any time. No need to arrive at the top of the hour.
- Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition
- A 60-minute puppet performance full of wit, quick changes and over the top enjoyment. - click here for more about the shows
- Puppet performances aren't crafted specifically for kids but they'll enjoy the show too.
- A 60-minute puppet performance full of wit, quick changes and over the top enjoyment. - click here for more about the shows
- The PLAY’s the Thing moves from their tent and takes the stage with special events, demo's, workshops and more - click here for more information
- The activity on tap for Wisconsin Avenue Park is The Neverending Story
- Early Music Now performance
- Live Renaissance-era music, 30–35 minutes
- The Taming of the Shrew
- A 50-minute Shakespearean battle of the sexes featuring a small-but-mighty cast playing all the characters - click here for more about the shows
🕐 Concessions and PLAY’s activities will pause during performances.
🚗 Getting There - Location & Directions
📍 Park Address:
10300 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
🧭 GPS for Parking Lot Entrance:
43.03836, -88.04097
The signs near the entrance display both the Milwaukee County Park and The Ability Center logos. TAC shares the community building space, but you're entering the correct park.
🚗 Parking:
There is a single parking lot, which may not be visible on all maps, but it is a large, roughly square lot visible as soon as you enter the park property.
You may park anywhere in the lot.
Restrooms:
The portable, handicap-accessible restroom for Shakespeare in the Park is located near the parking lot.
🚶 Walking from Parking:
Enter the park via the walking path on the west side of the lot. Walk on the path past the playground to your left.
After passing the playground, exit the path to your right and follow it downhill to the performance space. The site is on a grassy slope, so be prepared for the incline.
🎭 Performance Location:
Northwest of the parking lot, along the slope
You'll traverse down hill a bit from the playground. There is no paved access path to the site, so be prepared for a slightly rugged walk across grass.
♿ ADA & Mobility Access:
The performance space is located on a slope, and there is no paved access path. ADA accessibility will be limited, and mobility assistance is recommended for those using wheelchairs or walkers. There is a paved path up to a point, but the final stretch to the performance area is across grass
🗺️ For a map, visit the Main Shakespeare in the Park Map (Google Map)
📍 Park Address:
10300 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
🧭 GPS for Parking Lot Entrance:
43.03836, -88.04097
The signs near the entrance display both the Milwaukee County Park and The Ability Center logos. TAC shares the community building space, but you're entering the correct park.
🚗 Parking:
There is a single parking lot, which may not be visible on all maps, but it is a large, roughly square lot visible as soon as you enter the park property.
You may park anywhere in the lot.
Restrooms:
The portable, handicap-accessible restroom for Shakespeare in the Park is located near the parking lot.
🚶 Walking from Parking:
Enter the park via the walking path on the west side of the lot. Walk on the path past the playground to your left.
After passing the playground, exit the path to your right and follow it downhill to the performance space. The site is on a grassy slope, so be prepared for the incline.
🎭 Performance Location:
Northwest of the parking lot, along the slope
You'll traverse down hill a bit from the playground. There is no paved access path to the site, so be prepared for a slightly rugged walk across grass.
♿ ADA & Mobility Access:
The performance space is located on a slope, and there is no paved access path. ADA accessibility will be limited, and mobility assistance is recommended for those using wheelchairs or walkers. There is a paved path up to a point, but the final stretch to the performance area is across grass
🗺️ 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 and is fairly shady with some sun depending on the time of the performance you're attending. Bring hats or sun protection.
🚻 Restrooms:
An accessible sized portable restroom will be available near the parking lot.
🧺 Picnics:
Very welcome!
🍿 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 gold 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 and is fairly shady with some sun depending on the time of the performance you're attending. Bring hats or sun protection.
🚻 Restrooms:
An accessible sized portable restroom will be available near the parking lot.
🧺 Picnics:
Very welcome!
- No picnic tables near the performance site
🍿 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 gold image below to return to the main Shakespeare in the Park page.
Fun Facts & Plans for Wisconsin Avenue Park
- The Ability Center: This park shares space with The Ability Center (TAC), which provides a range of programs for people with disabilities. The Ability Center’s presence highlights the park’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. The Center is a valuable resource for the community, offering various activities and support services.
- Plans for the Future: The partnership with The Ability Center brings an added layer of support for enhancing accessibility during events like Shakespeare in the Park. We're actively considering ways to work with TAC to provide additional accommodations, such as volunteer assistance and access to specialized equipment for guests with mobility challenges.
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Is Wisconsin Avenue Park your park?
Download a Flyer and help spread the word! Choose the version that works best for you:
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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