North Point Lighthouse

North Point Lighthouse is the separately operated museum and historic tower within Lake Park, reached from Wahl Avenue on the park's east side. Navigate to the exact North Point Lighthouse pin rather than the general Lake Park marker. The museum is accessible, but the tower is not: the climb includes 84 steps and a ladder. Tower climbers must be at least five years old and 38 inches tall. Admission and operating hours are separate from general park access.

Use legal spaces along open park drives and surrounding streets near your destination. Golf, bistro, lighthouse programs, weddings, and events can fill the closest spaces; never park on lawns, paths, or closed drives. Navigate to the exact North Point Lighthouse pin rather than the general Lake Park marker. The museum is accessible, but the tower is not: the climb includes 84 steps and a ladder. Tower climbers must be at least five years old and 38 inches tall. Admission and operating hours are separate from general park access.

The museum and tower are normally open Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The operator lists 2026 closures on April 5, July 4, July 25-26, and December 26; private events and later schedule changes can also override public hours.

Restroom availability is tied to developed facilities and can change by season, maintenance, or event. Milwaukee County directs visitors to contact the Lake Drive park unit for current bathroom status; do not rely on the lighthouse, bistro, or golf facilities being open for a general park visit.

Current admission is $8 for ages 12 and older, $5 for seniors, college students, and children ages 5-11, and free for children 4 and under, active military, and members; recheck before visiting.

Yes. Upper park drives and paved paths provide views and access to the pavilion, lighthouse area, and historic landscape without descending the full staircase. Ravines and older paths vary in grade and surface.

Dogs may use ordinary park paths and open areas on leash, but Lake Park is not a designated off-leash dog exercise area. Milwaukee County prohibits dogs in playgrounds, children's play areas, athletic facilities, golf courses, indoor pavilions, and other signed restricted areas; service-animal rules differ. Separately operated buildings, beaches, gardens, and attractions can set stricter rules.

North Point Lighthouse is the separately operated museum and historic tower within Lake Park, reached from Wahl Avenue on the park's east side. Yes. Public playground areas sit within the broader historic park near paths and picnic space. Use the County park map to select the closest legal parking and accessible approach.

The museum is accessible, but the tower is not: the climb includes 84 steps and a ladder. Tower climbers must be at least five years old and 38 inches tall. Admission and operating hours are separate from general park access.