The largest single unit of Milwaukee County's extensive park system is Whitnall Park, a vast green space that includes a botanical garden, a golf course, and a nature center. The Mitchell Park Domes are three beehive-shaped glass structures that house collections of plants from tropical and arid regions, as well as changing seasonal displays. The Milwaukee County Zoo exhibits animals from every continent in settings that resemble their native habitats. Preservation of the Lake Michigan shoreline for public use has been a priority for decades. One of the park system's most popular features is Lincoln Memorial Drive, a generous strip of lakefront land that stretches north from Milwaukee's downtown.
The city supports two major league sports teams: the Milwaukee Brewers in baseball and the Milwaukee Bucks in basketball. The Brewers play in Miller Park, a new baseball stadium with a retractable roof that opened in April 2001. The Milwaukee Bucks' home court is Bradley Center, a state-of-the-art facility that seats 18,700 spectators.
