Milwaukee Parking

Searching for parking in Milwaukee can be frustrating, especially over the weekends. This blog was written to help all those seeking Milwaukee parking! Don’t let parking woes get in the way of plans. Stop driving around hunting for parking, causing a waste of your time, gas, and money. Instead, plan out your parking in advance with smart parking apps such as MKE Park or midwest-based company ParqEx! 

Avenue West & Marquette

Visiting Marquette University? Checking out the Pabst Mansion? Admiring the beauty of the Tripoli Shrine Center, Milwaukee’s architectural replica of the Taj Mahal? Are you planning an afternoon at the Haggerty Museum of Art? All these options sound great! Find Avenue West & Marquette parking on an app. 

Bronzeville

Are you looking to shop for local black-owned businesses? Visit the Bronzeville neighborhood and check out The Bronzeville Collective MKE. Are you a big Bucks fan and want to go to the same barber as many Milwaukee Bucks? Check out Gee’s Clippers. Trying to immerse yourself in jazz and art festivals? The Bronzeville neighborhood is the place for all that. Find Bronzeville parking before even leaving the house. 

East Town

Sitting snugly right between Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee River is the famous city neighborhood of East Town. Are you immersing yourself in the culture at the Milwaukee Art Museum? Are you looking for a perfect brunch spot? Want a selfie with the Bronze Fonz to post on Instagram? Are you joining all the festivals downtown Milwaukee? East Town has it all! Find East Town parking ahead of time. Spots go quickly!

Menomonee River Valley

Once an industrial hub for Milwaukee, the Menomonee River Valley is packed with parks, sustainable buildings, and many attractions. Are you trying to get some good exercise? Check out the Hank Aaron State Trail! Are you a motorcycle enthusiast? It’s a no-brainer to visit the Harley Davidson Museum. Do you enjoy casinos? Visit Milwaukee’s Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. There’s a bunch to do in this area of MKE! Don’t sleep on finding Menomonee River Valley parking beforehand. 

Westown

Making up about half of Milwaukee’s downtown scene, Westown is home to several theatres, Old World Third Street, the Milwaukee Bucks Fiserv Forum & Deer District, the UWM Panther Arena, and several nightlife options. Westown is one of the most bustling Milwaukee neighborhoods within the city. It’s always best to plan your parking ahead of time when going down to Westown.

Bay View

Bay View is the neighborhood for you if you are looking for a charming neighborhood vibe. Bay View is a fun young community that hosts several city activities. Are you looking for a farmer’s market? What about a city concert? What about local gallery night? Bay View has it all. Are you hoping to enjoy some beer gardens and then go bar-hopping? Visit Bay View and find the best parking spot on a smart parking platform.

Clarke Square

If you are in the mood for authentic Latin food, Clarke Square is a perfect neighborhood to immerse yourself in Milwaukee’s Hispanic culture and let your taste buds enjoy hundreds of different flavors. If you want to be transported to the tropics but do not want to spend money on a flight, visit the Mitchell Park Horticulture Conservatory, The Domes! Get your Clarke Square parking all planned out in advance.

Harbor District

This Milwaukee neighborhood is transforming before our eyes! The Harbour District is the hub for all things water-oriented in Milwaukee. Are you looking to enjoy a day on the water? Check out the Milwaukee Kayak Company in the Harbor District. Are you trying to snag the perfect Instagram photo? Check out Milwaukee’s Pierhead Light. If you are looking for lakefront activities but want to avoid the crowds of East Town, the Harbor District neighborhood is the perfect location for you.

Riverwest

Tiki bar, you say? Yes, the Riverwest neighborhood has that (Foundation)! 24-hour bike race, you say? Yes, Riverwest also has that (Riverwest 24). Live music, you say? Again, Riverwest has that as well. This lively neighborhood has a bit of everything for just about anybody. Don’t forget to plan out your Riverwest parking before hitting the road!

Brewers Hill

Brewers Hill is a neighborhood that has been completely revamped. Once a community for the breweries, mills, and foundry workers, this neighborhood now is a modern redeveloped neighborhood filled with condominiums, restaurants, apartments, breweries (Lake Front Brewery), and more. Brewers Hill is a popular residential neighborhood right in the thick of it. Consequently, it’s often a struggle to find parking. That’s where reserving your parking on an app saves you time! Download a smart parking app today!

East Side

Suppose you are looking for a trendy neighborhood that perfectly melanges UWM students, full-time residents, and young professionals; East Side is the place for you. Here you can take in Milwaukee’s jazz scene, can attend Milwaukee’s annual film festival at East Side’s Oriental Theatre, and enjoy the Brady Street scene for all it has to offer.

Historic Third Ward

A local favorite, the Historic Third Ward neighborhood has just about everything. Suppose you are looking for cute boutique shopping, lively restaurants & bars, a riverfront boardwalk, some loaded bloody marys (Wicked Hop & Cafe Benelux), and Milwaukee’s biggest music festival (Summerfest). In that case, the Third Ward is at the top of your list of neighborhoods to visit.

Walker’s Point

Are you into antiquing? If so, Walker’s Point is the location for you. Are you looking to indulge in the farm-to-table trend? Walker’s Point also provides several farm-to-table restaurant options. Are you looking to plan a night out at some of Milwaukee’s best gay bars? There is no better neighborhood than Walker’s Point, as this neighborhood is proudly the hub of the Milwaukee LGBTQ+ community. Visit Walker’s Point and find parking. 

Go out & enjoy yourself in one of the several great neighborhoods Milwaukee offers. But be sure to plan out your Milwaukee Parking ahead of time!