# Humboldt Park Ice Skating Lagoon & Winter Pavilion > Place to go for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Humboldt Park, 3000 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207 - Ages: All ages; natural outdoor lagoon ice skating in a historic neighborhood park - Price: Free admission; bring your own ice skates; free parking along park roadways - Organizer: Milwaukee County Parks & Friends of Humboldt Park - Official page: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Explore/Parks/South/Humboldt-Park - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/humboldt-park-ice-skating-lagoon-and-winter-pavilion--listing-70e94c3bcb436ee8a62e0c71 ## About Nestled in the heart of Milwaukee's historic Bay View neighborhood, Humboldt Park offers a quintessential Midwestern outdoor winter experience. Once temperatures consistently drop, park staff maintain a designated natural ice skating area on the frozen park lagoon, surrounded by snow-dusted weeping willows and vintage streetlights. Families bundle up to glide across the natural ice, while nearby rolling slopes offer spontaneous sledding for younger children. The charming historic park pavilion functions as a cozy warming house where skaters can lace up their skates, warm cold fingers, and use heated restrooms. Community volunteer events frequently feature evening luminaria walks and warm cider. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved park paths are plowed for stroller walks around the lagoon; zero-step ramps provide access to the pavilion. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated park pavilion offers indoor wooden benches, warming radiators, and public restrooms with infant changing tables. • Age Suitability: All ages; natural lagoon skating is spacious and relaxed, making it a great low-pressure ice surface for toddlers and beginners. • Sensory Tips: Nostalgic outdoor skating experience with twinkling park lighting in the evening; peaceful neighborhood ambiance without loud arena noise. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park: Downtown Outdoor Ice Skating](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/slice-of-ice-at-red-arrow-park-downtown-outdoor-ice-skating--listing-56ec9bb42e5a70b742ca1298) — Open on its own schedule · Red Arrow Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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