County Grounds Park / Sanctuary Woods - History Tour 9/27/26 @1pm

📖 About the TourJoin Jonathan Piel, who has extensively researched and documented the history of County Grounds Park, for a fascinating ~1-mile guided hike. Through stories, maps, photos, and videos, Jonathan brings more than a century of the park’s history to life. ✨ Tour Highlights include: • Majestic 300-year-old trees 🌳 • 150-years of rich history about the Milwaukee County mental health hospitals🏥 • 120-year-old fieldstone stairs, split-boulder pavilion, and 6' stone dolphin vase 🐬 • Remnants of former waterfalls 💦and sunken gardens 🎥 Bonus: Rare 1950s video footage + historic photos will be shared! 👣 Details • Distance: ~1 mile with frequent stops • Dress for the weather 🌦 • Paths are not suitable for mobility-impaired visitors • 🚻 No onsite restrooms • 🐕 Friendly dogs on leash are welcome! • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Tours are appropriate for all ages. 💚 Free Tour, Optional Donations These tours are completely free, led by volunteers from the Friends of County Grounds Park, a non-profit working to protect and improve this special place. If you’re inspired, consider a $5 per person donation — every bit helps with: • Habitat restoration 🌻 • Tree planting 🌳 • Invasive species removal 🌱 • Outreach and education 📚 • Park signage 🚏 💳 Donate anytime online: PayPal (accpeting all credit cards) 💵 Or after the tour: Cash, or checks made out to “The Park People of Milwaukee” (write “County Grounds” in the memo). 🚗 Important Location Info • Search “Sanctuary Woods Parking” in Apple/Google/Waze for directions. • The parking circle is about 0.5 mile north & west of 87th & Watertown Plank Rd. • Tour begins & ends at the square gravel parking lot in the park center at the park sign (see images below). • Park map: 👉 www.countygroundsfriends.org 📧 Questions? Email: [email protected] 🌟 Step back in time, see hidden relics, and discover the incredible history woven into County Grounds Park! 🌟