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SHOREWOOD STATISTICS
• Population: 13,260
• Total area: 1.5 square miles
• Houses: 6,361
• 6,539 occupied homes (3,060 owner-occupied and 3,301 renter-occupied)
• Many of the houses have historic character with 3,673 built in 1939 or earlier
• Average selling price for a single-family home in 2006: $396,877
• Median gross rent in 2006: $626 (one-bedroom) / $800 (two-bedroom)
• The Shorewood School District is comprised of two elementary schools, an intermediate school and a high school
• St. Robert School, a private Catholic school, serves K4 through grade 8
• There are five churches located in Shorewood: Fourth Church of Christ Scientist, Kingo Lutheran Church, Luther Memorial Chapel, North Shore Presbyterian Church, and St. Robert Catholic Church
SHOREWOOD ATTRACTIONS
Shorewood is a great place for families as well as active singles and seniors. Residents take advantage of numerous community attractions that are convenient and within walking distance:
• A vibrant business district including an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and specialty boutiques
• Village of Shorewood Library and Community Center (rebuilt in 2002)
• Shorewood Nature Preserve
• Hubbard Park and Hubbard Park Lodge along the Milwaukee River
• Atwater Park and Atwater Beach along Lake Michigan
• Estabrook Park
• Milwaukee River walking path
• Oak Leaf bicycle trail
• Soccer and baseball fields
• Shorewood Community Fitness Center
SHOREWOOD SPECIAL EVENTS – ACTIVITIES
Special events abound in Shorewood, including those sponsored by the Shorewood Business Improvement District and local community organizations.
• Shorewood Men’s Club Easter Egg Hunt at Hubbard Park (Saturday before Easter)
• St. Robert Fair (June) Games and rides for kids, music, and plenty of great food
• Shorewood Men’s Club Chicken BBQ (June) An old-fashioned chicken-rotisserie barbeque and beautiful vistas at Atwater Park kick off the summer season
• 4th of July Celebration An annual family tradition featuring a parade with themed floats, marching bands and music, followed by a picnic at Atwater Park and an evening fireworks display.
• National Night Out (August) Neighbors celebrate a crime-free neighborhood at this outdoor event at Atwater School
• Community Theatre The Shorewood Players has a rich history of more than 75 years staging Broadway hits such as “Evita”, “Chicago”, and “Fiddler on the Roof."
SHOREWOOD: AT THE EDGE OF THE CITY AND THE HEART OF EVERYTHING
Shorewood’s convenient location, just minutes from downtown Milwaukee, is ideal for people who are active and engaged. Our close proximity to numerous cultural, civic and other attractions (Milwaukee is home to 38 performing arts groups), along with educational institutions and sports venues, make Shorewood an attractive place to live.
MILWAUKEE MUSEUMS
• Milwaukee Art Museum
• Milwaukee Public Museum
• Wisconsin Historical Society
• Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
• Discovery World Museum
• Charles Allis Art Museum
• Villa Terrace Art Museum
• Haggerty Museum of Art
MILWAUKEE-AREA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
• UW-Milwaukee, Marquette University, Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Mount Mary College, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee School of Engineering, and more.
MILWAUKEE PERFORMING ARTS VENUES
• Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
• Pabst Theater
• Milwaukee Theater
• Henry Meier Festival Grounds (site of Summerfest, Irish Fest, German Fest, Indian Summer, Asian Moon Festival, and many other festivals)
• Riverside Theatre
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS VENUES
• Bradley Center (home of the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Admirals)
• Miller Park (home of the Milwaukee Brewers)
• U.S. Cellular Arena (home of the Milwaukee Wave)
CLOSEST HOSPITAL
• Columbia St. Mary’s
For additional information about the Village of Shorewood, its amenities, attractions, services or other inquiries, please contact the Shorewood Village Hall at 414-847-2700 or visit www.villageofshorewood.org.
To find out more about Shorewood’s business district, visit www.shorewoodwi.com. |
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