Milwaukee County Park’s Only Nature Preserve & Education Center

Please help us protect nature by following these rules:

Because Wehr is reserved for the passive enjoyment of nature…

• Biking, running, swimming, and boating are prohibited.

County Ord. 47.11.1, 47.14.1,47.13

Wehr is a nature preserve where all living things are protected, so…

• Dogs and other domestic animals are not permitted.

Dogs (even on leash) disturb wildlife. Service dogs are allowed on leash.

County Ord.47.06.2-3

• Visitors must remain on designated trails.

Walking off-trail disturbs wildlife and destroys flowers and vegetation.

County Ord. 47.41

• Fishing is not permitted on any part of the preserve.

County Ord. 47.07.1

• It is illegal to feed or leave food for wildlife in the park.

Feeding animal can spread disease and endanger wildlife.

County Ord. 47.07.2

• It is illegal to remove any plant or animal from the preserve. Hunting and trapping are prohibited

County Ord. 47.08.1, County Ord. 47.07.2

• Do not release wild or domestic animals into the preserve. Dumping of plant material is prohibited.

County Ord. 47.41

• Fires and encampments are not allowed on any part of the nature preserve.

County Ord. 47.05.4 and 47.25

Thank you for helping us protect your nature preserve!