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Urban Ecology Center

Riverside Park
1500 E. Park Place
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 964-8505
Fax: (414) 964-1084
uec@
urbanecologycenter.org
Hours:
Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
9 am - 5 pm
Sunday
Noon - 5 p.m.

Washington Park
1859 N. 40th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(Mailing address:
4145 W. Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208)

(414) 344-5460
Fax: (414) 344-5462
wkaridis@
urbanecologycenter.org

Hours:
Tuesday - Friday
4 - 7 p.m.
Saturdays
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Urban Ecology Center
will be closed:
January 1, May 30,
July 4, September 5, November 24, 25, December 24 & 25
“Everyone in our group was so impressed with your facility. The staff is so accommodating, friendly and flexible. Rental was a breeze. I have no suggestions for improvement – just keep up the great work you do! Outstanding!”
“The environment was beautiful and welcoming – the staff was totally kind and helpful.”
“The Urban Ecology Center is so much nicer than most other places – we did some break out sessions on the balconies. Beautiful!”

“It’s a beautiful facility – we love coming there.”
“Superior to many… the staff made the party much more manageable and were wonderful!”
“The staff were very helpful… many of our friends intend to have parties here. We loved it!”

Learn about how you can help us reach “the tipping point”

Learn about how you can help us reach “the tipping point”
Click the links below to join our online community! Click here to sign up for our weekly guide email On Facebook? Click here to join our Facebook fan page Follow us on Twitter! Join our network on LinkedIN! Find Riverside Park through Foursquare! Find Washington Park through Foursquare! What is all this stuff?
Click here to learn more abou the Rotary Centennial Arboretum & Milwaukee River Gateway
Learn more about the Rotary Centennial Arboretum & Milwaukee River Gateway
Click here to learn more about our 's upcoming Menomonee Valley branch
Learn more about
our upcoming Menomonee Valley branch

 
 
 

Renting the Urban Ecology Center in Riverside Park

Interior photo of the Center at Riverside Park, decor has a woodsy northern woods essenceOverlooking Riverside Park, the Urban Ecology Center offers breathtaking views of the surrounding forests along the Milwaukee River. Your guests will enjoy taking a stroll in our gardens, exploring our award-winning building and admiring the view from our second floor deck and tower. We would love to host your event and can accommodate a wide variety of parties including weddings, receptions, dinners and birthday parties, as well as your organization’s next fundraiser, business meeting or retreat.

Download general rental information here.

Download rental amenities, policies and procedures here.

Furniture designed by local artisan at the La Lune Company, Original artwork by Kitty Dyble-Thompson provide a natural accent to your next staff meeting.Why rent the Urban Ecology Center?

For further information or to schedule a visit, please contact Mike Larson at mlarson@urbanecologycenter.org or by calling (414) 964-8505, x126.

Bride and grom embrace during ceremony at the Urban Ecology Center
photo credits: Mark F. Heffron, Christie Mole, Barbara J. Miner, and Emily Johnson Photography