Mitchell Clarke Friends Group To Host Community Cookout

MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez and other community leaders will be attending the Mitchell Clarke Friends debut community cookout on Saturday, September 21st, at noon in Mitchell Park, where residents will have the opportunity to learn about the $133.4 million redevelopment plan for the Mitchell Park Domes, crafted by the Friends of the Domes and reviewed by Milwaukee County Committee on Parks and Culture. Milwaukee County Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez and local residents Paul Grippe and Brandon Payton issued the following statements:

“We see this as an opportunity not just to save the Domes, but to reimagine their role in our community,” said Supervisor Martinez. “This cookout is a chance for residents to come together, share their thoughts, and become part of the effort to make our shared vision a reality.”

“People of Milwaukee consider the Milwaukee County Domes the Ninth Wonder of the World,” said Clarke Square resident Paul Grippe “Truly a Wonder in and of itself!”

“I have joined Friends of Mitchell Park/Clarke Square because these park spaces matter to our community and Milwaukee at large. Mitchell Park and Clarke Square need advocates, and the Friends of Mitchell Park/Clarke Square are neighbors standing up for our parks.” said Brandon Payton-Carrillo, resident of Clarke Square.

The cookout will feature food, music, and family-friendly activities, and will serve as a platform for community members to learn more about the proposed project.

The redevelopment proposal, co-signed by Milwaukee County Parks, seeks to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Domes while enhancing the park’s amenities. The Friends group is currently working to secure $30 million in funding from Milwaukee County and an additional $35 million from private donors to make this project possible. Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez as well as The Friends of the Domes will be on hand to discuss their vision.

WHAT: Mitchell Clarke Friends Group Community Cookout and Educational Event

WHEN: September 21, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

WHERE: Mitchell Park, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215

WHO: Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez, Mitchell Clarke Friends Group, Friends of the Domes

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.