Milwaukee County Parks Opens Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park with Free Skate Rental on Opening Day
Dec 11th, 2024
Milwaukee County Parks Hosts Two “Breakfast with Santa” Events This Weekend
Dec 10th, 2024
Milwaukee County Parks Welcomes Biggby Coffee to Red Arrow Park with December 3rd Grand Opening
Dec 2nd, 2024
One Week Away: Annual “Make a Family Smile” Thanksgiving Turkey Drive at the King Community Center
Nov 18th, 2024
Calling All Strong Swimmers! Milwaukee County Parks Hosting New “Express” Lifeguard Training Sessions
Nov 8th, 2024
Paving the Way to Progress: Groundbreaking for Little Menomonee River Parkway Trail Project Begins
Oct 16th, 2024
Milwaukee County Parks to Respectfully Remove Indigenous Burial Mound Marker in Lake Park
Oct 15th, 2024
Milwaukee County Parks Presents Two Thrilling Halloween Events for Families!
Oct 8th, 2024
China Lights Opens Friday, September 13 Celebrates Seven Years at Boerner Botanical Gardens with “Year of the Dragon” Theme
Opening This Week
Sep 10th, 2024Community Celebrates Opening of Vogel Park Playground with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Jul 30th, 2024
‘Unity in the Community,’ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Back to School Festival
Jul 23rd, 2024
Milwaukee County Parks Hosting Hiring Event to Fill Variety of Positions
Milwaukee County Parks is hosting a hiring event for around seasonal positions, with walk-in interviews and on-the-spot hiring.
Jan 22nd, 2024County Parks Hiring Lifeguards for 2024, Offering Strong Pay and Incentives
Jan 2nd, 2024
Enjoy These Family Activities at Your Milwaukee County Parks Over Winter Break
Glow Skate, Indoor Skating, Winter Sports at Whitnall, Winter Hiking at Wehr, Indoor Pools, Breakfast with Santa, and Open Gym at the Sports Complex
Dec 8th, 2023Keg Tappings, Souvenir Pint Glasses & Live Music To Return to County Parks Beer Gardens
Apr 21st, 2022
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces ‘Love Your Parks’ Collaboration with Purple Door Ice Cream
Limited edition 'Trail Mix' ice cream flavor now available at Purple Door Ice Cream Locations
Oct 9th, 2020Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces ‘Love Your Parks’ Collaboration With Stone Creek Coffee
Limited edition 'Love Your Parks' coffee now available in Stone Creek Coffee locations & online
Aug 6th, 2020Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces ‘Love Your Parks’ Campaign
Milwaukee County & Partners Announce the “Love Your Parks” Campaign to Build a Path to Support the Equitable, Long-term Sustainability of the Parks System
Jul 3rd, 2020Milwaukee County Parks To Open Whitnall & Traveling Beer Gardens Starting Monday
Jun 5th, 2020
Milwaukee County Park Deep-Well Pools to Remain Closed this Summer as a Result of COVID-19
May 22nd, 2020
Milwaukee County Parks Announces Initial Funding for Milwaukee Parks Foundation
More than $350,000 in initial gifts will support programming, infrastructure projects and long-term multi-park improvement campaigns that focus on racial equity across Milwaukee County
Nov 25th, 2019Park’s ‘Maptacular’ art project returns for second season
This year’s unique maps, which were revealed at a gallery night at the Mitchell Park Domes on Thursday night.
Sep 26th, 2019Kletzsch Park Improvements Key to Unlocking Millions in E.P.A. Funding
The $2 million project in Kletzsch Park is part of an extensive plan to tackle environmental issues in the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern.
Sep 17th, 2019Milwaukee County Parks System to be designated an “Important Bird Area” in Wisconsin
With its Important Bird Area designation, the park system joins 92 sites in Wisconsin, 2,832 sites in the U.S. and 12,000 other sites worldwide as Important Bird Areas.
Jul 25th, 2019Milwaukee County Parks Adds Camp Out Opportunites This Summer
The Camp Out costs $25 for adults per night and $15 for children per night.
Jul 11th, 2019Milwaukee County Parks to Open Outdoor Pools for the Summer Season
Pools will be open June 15 through mid-August
Jun 12th, 2019Milwaukee County Parks awarded $60,800 in coastal management grant funding
The grants will enable Milwaukee County Parks to inventory Milwaukee County's coastal resources and prioritize them according to vulnerability and value.
Apr 30th, 2019Time running out to save July 3 fireworks
The 45-minute show, launched from two barges on Lake Michigan, costs around $350,000 to put on, and currently, no local businesses have committed to sponsoring the full cost of the event.
Feb 27th, 2019Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule
For the past five years the Traveling Beer Gardens have been an integral part of Milwaukee's summer fun. The Traveling Beer Garden opens on May 8, the entire 2019 schedule includes new parks throughout Milwaukee County.
Feb 26th, 2019Miniature Milwaukee Train Show Opens at the Domes on January 19
The annual train show, one of the most popular Show Dome displays each year, will be open daily from January 19 through April 7, 2019, and is included with general admission to The Domes.
Jan 10th, 2019Milwaukee County Parks Thanks BBV for partnership at Bradford Beach
Over the past seven years BBV has worked with Milwaukee County to help revitalize Bradford Beach.
Jan 2nd, 2019Free Skate Rentals at Slice of Ice to Celebrate Season Opening, Dec. 12, from 4-6 p.m.
Slice of Ice is free to use for skaters with their own ice skates, and skate rentals are available in the warming house for $7 per pair for ages 17 and under or $9 per pair for adults.
Dec 11th, 2018Travel Through Holidays Past, Present, Yet to Come at The Domes
Holiday Floral Show Opens Nov. 17
Nov 9th, 2018China Lights Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens Extended One Week, Through Oct. 28
Clear skies ahead for anyone still looking to enjoy this spectacular event
Oct 15th, 2018World-Class Chinese Lantern Festival Features Asian Cuisine Weekend at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 28–30
China Lights admission tickets are valid any night of the regular 2018 schedule.
Sep 24th, 2018Fall Floral Show, Where the Coleuses Grow, to Open at The Domes Sept. 22
ours are Monday–Friday, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The show runs through Nov. 4.
Sep 11th, 2018Labor Day Weekend: Summer Fun in Milwaukee County Parks
Activities over the Labor Day Weekend range from zipping down the slides at the waterparks to taking post-worthy photos at the Botanical Gardens' Trial Garden
Aug 29th, 2018Ticket Sales Begin for World-Class Chinese Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 21–Oct. 21
45 larger-than-life sculptural lantern displays will illuminate the Boerner Botanical Gardens
Aug 8th, 2018‘Bees, Birdies and Beers’
Milwaukee County Parks & Mobcraft Brewery team up to create ‘Honey Driver’ collaboration beer
Jul 19th, 2018China Lights Lantern Festival Announces Exclusive Preview Night
Intern, Volunteer Opportunities Too
Jul 11th, 2018Six Ways to Celebrate Dad this Weekend in The Parks
Milwaukee County Parks are offering a variety of relaxing activities with Dad in mind,
Jun 13th, 2018Chinese Lantern Festival to Return to Milwaukee, Sept. 21–Oct. 21
China Lights: Panda-mania will feature several panda-habitat lantern displays among the three-foot to three-story handmade exhibits illuminating the nine-acre botanical gardens
Jun 8th, 2018Pop-Up beer Garden featuring the ‘Alestream’ Coming to Jacobus Park in Wauwatosa
The Milwaukee County Parks operated beer garden will feature craft beers from Good City Brewing, MKE brewing and Third Space Brewing.
Jun 8th, 2018Reptile Day Returns to Wehr Nature Center June 10
General admission for Reptile Day is $3 per person, $2 per Friends of Wehr member. Parking is $3.50 per car.
Jun 5th, 2018Milwaukee County Parks Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend
Activities will be as varied as visiting a beer garden to swimming at a waterpark.
May 24th, 2018Family Waterparks to Open for Holiday Weekend
Cool Waters & Schulz to Open Sat, Sun & Memorial Day
May 23rd, 201850 Additional Lifeguards Needed for Milwaukee County Pools
Free Training Session Begins May 21
May 18th, 2018New look Traveling Beer Garden live music dates announced
The live music nights, held on Friday and Saturday nights between 5-8pm, will feature a more varied line up this year
May 18th, 2018Construction to Close East Side Oak Leaf Trail, May 14–Late June
Phase II of the project will see the trail reconstructed and widened from its current 10 feet to 12 feet.
May 11th, 2018Dinos Under Glass to Open at The Domes, Saturday
Dinos Under Glass is on view through Oct. 21; Shakespeare in Love, through May 28
May 8th, 2018Seven Ways to Celebrate Mom this Weekend in The Parks
Relaxing activities with Mom in mind
May 8th, 2018Summer of Music taking Shape in Milwaukee County Parks
Park visitors this year will also be able to enjoy live music at beer gardens.
May 3rd, 2018Friends of the Domes Receive $2 Million Bequest
These funds will be added to the Friends of the Domes endowment.
May 2nd, 2018South Shore Terrace Seeking to Kickstart Spring with Grand Opening on April 18
Those who are brave enough to attend will be among the first to experience new menu items available at the beer garden
Apr 17th, 2018“A Walk in The Garden”
Art Exhibit at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Through April 30
Apr 6th, 2018Very Fairy Princess Day at The Domes, April 14
New Extra-Special Event: The Royal Tea Party
Apr 6th, 2018Traveling Beer Garden 2018 Dates & Locations Revealed
Beergardening season begins in April with the opening of South Shore Terrace Beer Garden
Apr 5th, 2018Milwaukee County Parks to Host Job Fair at Falk Park, March 31
Positions range from Traveling Beer Garden staff, golf starters, and restaurant staff, to pool attendants, lifeguards, and building- or grounds-maintenance workers.
Mar 28th, 2018Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Honors Milwaukee Architect Donald Grieb
Mitchell Park Domes Among His Contributions
Mar 16th, 2018Spring Floral Show to Open at The Domes, March 31
Shakespeare’s Language of Flowers Comes to Life
Mar 14th, 2018New Partnership Will Bring More Events to the Greenhouse Annex at Mitchell Park Domes
The Zillis liquor license is also expected to be extended to the Annex, which will expand its appeal as a wedding venue.
Mar 10th, 2018Maple Sugar Days at Wehr Nature Center, March 24-25
Walks to Sugar Bush, A Sugarin’ Camp, A Taste of Maple Syrup
Mar 7th, 2018Only in Wisconsin: Golf AND Ice Skate this Weekend
Grant and Lincoln golf courses will offer tee times from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily.
Mar 1st, 2018Celebration of Spring Equinox Comes to The Domes March 18
One-day event fills The Domes Lobby, Annex, Plaza
Feb 27th, 2018County Parks To Seek State Grant to Fund Ravine Road Bridge Project
The goal of the project is to preserve the historical character of Lake Park by replacing the bridge with a structure that closely matches its original architecture and design.
Feb 8th, 2018Collectible All-Scale Model Train Exhibit Comes to The Domes, Feb. 10-11
Train Ride, Lego Layout, Steam Trains (Sunday), Thomas & Friends
Feb 5th, 2018Bonsai Exhibit at The Domes, Feb. 4
Special Exhibit During Run of Garden Train Show
Jan 30th, 2018Free Ice-Fishing Clinics for Kids at 6 Park Lagoons, Feb. 10
Children age 15 and under are invited to hands-on clinics featuring safety on the ice, use of ice fishing equipment, fish identification, regulations, and knot tying.
Jan 15th, 2018Activities in The Parks for Youths Off of School for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 15
The Parks Recreation Section is suggesting a variety of low-cost indoor and outdoor activities.
Jan 12th, 2018Garden Train Show to Open at The Domes, Jan. 20
Special Exhibits, Events Planned During Show's Run
Jan 8th, 2018Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be Celebrated at King Center, Jan. 15
To honor King, the program will include music, dance, and spoken word, and will feature guest speaker Nicole Brookshire.
Jan 8th, 2018Free Skate Rentals at Slice of Ice to Celebrate Season Opening, Dec. 15, from 4-6 p.m.
Opening weekend, rink hours are Friday until 11 p.m.; Saturday, from 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; and Sunday, from 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Dec 13th, 2017Kooky Cooky House Opens at The Domes Saturday
’60s-’70s Milwaukee Attraction Recreated as Indoor Exhibit
Nov 30th, 2017Holiday Stress-Busting Activities in The Parks
Milwaukee County Parks offers a variety of ways to beat holiday stress.
Nov 28th, 2017Glow Skate Returns to Wilson Ice Arena, Nov. 24, Dec. 30
Glow-in-the-dark necklaces, holiday lights, music, prize drawings, and a gourmet hot-chocolate bar will be featured.
Nov 8th, 2017Milwaukee County Parks Offers Military Veterans Free Greens Fees, Domes Admission, Nov. 11
Purple Heart Recipients Reminded to Apply for Year-Round Purple Heart Pass
Nov 7th, 2017East Side Oak Leaf Trail Reconstruction Slated to Begin in Early November
The East Side bike trail is a frequently used commuter route, and drainage problems have caused it to deteriorate.
Nov 2nd, 2017China Lights Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens Celebrates Final Week – Ends Oct. 29
The closing weekend will offer giveaways and egg-roll-eating contests.
Oct 24th, 2017Acupuncture, Massage, Tai Chi Demonstrations Slated for Culture Weekend, Oct. 14–15 at Boerner Botanical Gardens
This weekend, Boerner Botanical Gardens will be filled with demonstrations of the Chinese arts of acupuncture, tai chi, and massage.
Oct 10th, 2017Halloween, Day of the Dead Events in The Parks
Halloween and Day of the Dead traditions continue in the Milwaukee County Parks.
Oct 4th, 2017Local Asian-American Community Hosts Moon Festival Weekend at China Lights at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Oct. 6–8
Asia’s mid-autumn Moon Festival celebrates family reunion and peace at a time when the moon is at its fullest and brightest of the year.
Oct 4th, 2017Chinese Lantern Festival’s Asian Cuisine/Chicago Weekend at Milwaukee County’s Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 29-Oct. 1
China Lights: The Magic Returns is a celebration of Asian culture featuring 50 larger-than-life sculptural lantern displays.
Sep 26th, 2017Fall Floral Show “Flower Power” Brings Back the ’60s
Opening Sept. 23, at The Domes
Sep 20th, 2017Eddee Daniel to present free program titled “Milwaukee: A Green City”
Noted photographer and writer Eddee Daniel will present a slide talk on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 1 p.m.
Sep 13th, 2017Final “Free First Tuesdays at The Gardens,” Sept. 5
Free Admission to Boerner Botanical Gardens for Milwaukee County Residents with ID
Sep 4th, 2017Labor Day Weekend Summer Fun in Milwaukee County Parks, Sept. 1–4
There's something for everyone.
Aug 25th, 2017Public Information Meeting: Proposed Designation of Multi-Use Trail in Milwaukee River Parkway, in Glendale
The trail will provide new recreational opportunities in the northeast region of Milwaukee County.
Aug 22nd, 2017Eclipse Day at Wehr Nature Center, Aug. 21
The program is designed for participants age six and up.
Aug 15th, 2017Back-To-School Festival at King Park, Saturday
For families with back-to-school budgets that are stretched thin, the festival highlight will be the free backpack and school-supply giveaway.
Aug 10th, 20175th Annual IndiaFest Milwaukee Returns to Humboldt Park Aug. 19
Over the past four years, the outdoor festival focused entirely on India has continued to grow.
Aug 10th, 2017Ticket Sales Begin for World-Class Chinese Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 22–Oct. 22
The magical glow of nearly 50 larger-than-life sculptural displays will illuminate 10 acres of Milwaukee’s renowned Boerner Botanical Gardens
Aug 8th, 2017Professional Golfers to Compete at Brown Deer Park Golf Course, Aug. 4-6
The field of 156 golfers from 31 countries will be competing for a $100,000 total tournament purse.
Aug 1st, 2017Chinese Lantern Festival to Return to Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 22-Oct. 22
The 2017 festival will feature nearly 50 handmade, brilliantly lighted, giant-sized lantern displays.
Jul 24th, 2017Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Veterans Park Aug. 12
The event showcases Chinese culture and tradition with dragon boat racing as the main attraction.
Jul 24th, 2017Keg Tappings on Wednesday will mark halfway point of beer garden season & celebrate $20,000 of park upgrades
Beer gardens are continuing to help fund upgrades and improvements to parks throughout the county.
Jul 11th, 2017Nature-Inspired Oils, Watercolors on View at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Hours of the display in the Garden House are from 8 a.m.–6 p.m., seven days a week.
Jul 5th, 2017Fyxation Bicycle Co. & Milwaukee County Parks team up to launch Traveling Beer Garden custom bicycle
The bicycles will be on display at each of the Traveling Beer Garden stops throughout summer.
Jun 5th, 2017Plan Your Summer!
The 2017 Parks “Summer’s Best” Entertainment Guide is here
May 31st, 2017Milwaukee County Parks Kick Off Summer Memorial Day Weekend
Activities will be as varied as visiting a beer garden to swimming at the Family Aquatic Centers, to going on a warbler walk.
May 22nd, 2017Ferch’s Beachside Grille to Open Weekends through Memorial Day
Live Acoustic Music, Movies Offered during Summer Season
May 18th, 2017Traveling Beer Gardens Open on May 17 with Keg Tappings at Greenfield & Juneau Park
The Traveling Beer Garden will visit twelve parks over the season.
May 15th, 2017Mother’s Day Weekend in The Parks
Milwaukee County Parks are offering a variety of activities with Mom in mind
May 8th, 2017Group Tee-Off, Clinics Open Disc-Golf Season at Dretzka Park
Dretzka’s disc-golf course is located at the west side of the park at 124th Street and West Bradley Road.
Apr 26th, 2017Milwaukee County Parks Announces Job Fairs for Seasonal Employees, March 24-25
Positions range from Traveling Beer Garden staff, golf starters, and restaurant staff, to pool attendants, lifeguards, park patrol staff, and building- or grounds-maintenance workers.
Mar 20th, 2017Steampunk Faire at The Domes, March 4
Creative artists and craftsmen will offer unique entertainment and merchandise inspired by technology, metal, and the Victorian era.
Feb 27th, 2017Elvis Night at The Domes, Thursday
Highlighting the evening will be an Elvis tribute by Tony Rocker & The Comeback Special.
Feb 22nd, 2017Friday: Last Chance to Skate at Slice of Ice
Friday will be the last day to strap on those silver skates or to take an ice-sled for a spin at Slice of Ice in Red Arrow Park, 920 N. Water St.
Feb 16th, 2017Hearts Under Glass: A Valentine’s Day Event at The Domes, Feb. 14
Special-event admission rates apply for this fundraising event of the Friends of The Domes.
Feb 6th, 2017Bonsai Society to Exhibit at The Domes, Feb. 5
The exhibit focuses on the form of intricately pruned dwarf trees.
Jan 13th, 2017Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser at Wehr Nature Center, Feb. 4
The chili cook-off will help raise funds for accessibility renovations at the nature center.
Jan 11th, 2017Garden Train Show to Open at The Domes Jan. 14
In 2015, nearly 54,000 people attended the train show.
Jan 5th, 2017Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at King Center, Jan. 16
The first 200 people attending the program will receive a token for a ticket to the afternoon Milwaukee Bucks game.
Jan 4th, 2017Thursday Nights Light The Domes
Light shows will be featured every Thursday evening, from Jan. 19–March 30.
Jan 3rd, 2017Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve at The Domes
The family-friendly event features a wide variety of entertainment.
Dec 1st, 2016Owl Prowls at Wehr Nature Center in December, January
Owl Prowls feature a hike through the woodlands in search of Great Horned Owls and Eastern Screech Owls
Dec 1st, 2016Paintings on View at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Paintings by Gwen Granzow are on display through Dec 30.
Nov 30th, 2016Holiday Hoopla at Slice of Ice, Dec. 21
Holiday Hoopla brings together photo opportunities, live music, giveaways—and ice skating.
Nov 29th, 2016Paint & Pour at Wehr Nature Center, Dec. 3
No experience in drawing or painting is required.
Nov 15th, 2016Breakfast with Santa at Kosciuszko Community Center, Dec. 10
The all-you-care-to-eat breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, and beverage, and features a visit with Santa.
Nov 15th, 2016Artists, Makers Present ‘Urban Garage Sale’ at The Domes, Nov. 26, 27
Event will feature 65 vendors offering a mix of vintage goods, artwork, wood items, jewelry, apparel, and lifestyle merchandise.
Nov 10th, 2016Holiday Floral Show to Open at The Domes Nov. 19
The Show Dome will be transformed into a winter forest.
Nov 7th, 2016China Lights Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens Celebrates Final Week
The festival features 40 larger-than-life, brilliantly lit sculptural lantern displays.
Nov 3rd, 2016China Lights Lantern Festival Temporarily Suspends Online Sales, Expands Shuttle Service
The lantern festival featuress 40 larger-than-life sculptural displays.
Oct 27th, 2016Fall Hike on Glacial Ghosts of Whitnall Park, Nov. 5
Participants will journey back through time to the Ice Age, when glaciers were in retreat and mammoths roamed.
Oct 26th, 2016Lantern Festival Recommends Weekday Visits to Avoid Crowds
Good Fortune Week: Oct. 25-30
Oct 25th, 2016“Flavors of Fall” Cheese Tasting, Stew Sampling at Wehr Nature Center, Nov. 12
The event will kick off with the cheese tasting in the warm glow of the Fireplace Room.
Oct 20th, 2016Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens Extended through Nov. 6
China Lights: Boerner Brighter Than Ever celebrates Asian culture and features 40 larger-than-life, brilliantly lit, sculptural lantern displays.
Oct 18th, 2016Prost! To MillerCoors, Mural Artist at South Shore Terrace, Oct. 19
The celebration will begin at 4 p.m. with a keg tapping, toast to the artist, and free beer while the supply lasts.
Oct 14th, 2016Chinese Lantern Festival’s Asian Cuisine Weekend at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Oct. 7-9
China Lights: Boerner Brighter Than Ever is a celebration of Asian culture featuring 40 larger-than-life sculptural lantern displays.
Oct 6th, 2016Cupcake Fest MKE at The Domes, Oct. 15
Also returning is the Cupcake Creation Contest.
Oct 3rd, 2016Halloween Events in The Parks
Halloween traditions continue in Milwaukee County Parks.
Sep 30th, 2016Chinese Lantern Festival Opening at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Oct. 1
It's a celebration of Asian culture featuring 40 larger-than-life sculptural lantern displays.
Sep 26th, 2016Oktoberfest Comes to Whitnall Park, Sept. 24-Oct. 30
Among the offerings will be 10 Oktoberfest beers, including two premium Munich brews.
Sep 20th, 2016Weekly Storytime Returns to The Domes, Oct. 10–Nov. 7
Each session, held at the Education Center, will be led by Paula Zamiatowski, Conservatory Educator.
Sep 19th, 2016Cider Sunday at Wehr Nature Center, Oct. 2
In addition to sweet apple crepes and chocolate-apple brownies, lunch-menu items will be available for purchase to keep families fueled for the afternoon.
Sep 16th, 2016Construction, Installation of Displays for China Lights Lantern Festival Underway at Boerner Botanical Gardens
A group of 28 artisans from China are working on the 1,000 sculptural lantern components needed to create 40 larger-than-life displays.
Sep 14th, 2016World Music Returns to Humboldt Park, Sept. 17
Featured are four local bands specializing in music with Brazilian, Hawaiian, Aftrican, and Afro-Columbian influences.
Sep 12th, 2016Halloween Haunts: A Trek into The Enchanted Forest, Oct. 13-15
Designed especially for families with children age 4-10
Sep 8th, 2016Final Poetry in the Park with Br!NK at Juneau Park, Sept. 13
The staged reading at Juneau Park is part of the tour culminating in a weekend reading festival at the Broadway Theatre Center.
Sep 6th, 2016Public Information Meeting to Evaluate Proposed Oak Leaf Trail Extension in Greendale, Franklin, Sept. 13
Attendees may view displays showing the location of the proposed trail extension and project schedule.
Aug 29th, 2016Free Bonsai Society Exhibit at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 16-18
The event includes a vendor area, with trees, tools, pots, soil, and other bonsai supplies, as well as raffles of vendor donations and membership to the Milwaukee Bonsai Society.
Aug 26th, 2016Orchid Show & Sale at The Domes, Sept. 17, 18
Local, regional, and national vendors will offer favorite orchids for sale.
Aug 25th, 2016Kite Festival Returns to Veterans Park, Sept. 10, 11
Professional kite-flying teams will perform beginning at 12:30 p.m. each day.
Aug 23rd, 2016Watercolors on View at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Aug. 19-Sept. 11
Watercolors by Terry A. Fischer will be on display Aug. 19–Sept. 11 in the Garden House.
Aug 17th, 2016Inaugural Chinese Lantern Festival Comes to Boerner Botanical Gardens in October
1,000 sculptural components will be created on-site by more than 30 artists from China.
Aug 8th, 2016Artists in The Garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Aug. 20, 21
A Juried Art Fair with Plein Air Competition
Jul 28th, 2016International Agreement to Bring Chinese Lantern Festival to Boerner Botanical Gardens in October
Throughout October, the festival’s 40 giant displays will illuminate nine acres of the Botanical Gardens.
Jul 19th, 2016Free Pokémon Go Event in Mitchell Park July 23
In addition to the smartphone game, families will enjoy photo-ops and Pokémon-themed games.
Jul 15th, 20164th Annual IndiaFest Milwaukee Returns to Humboldt Park Aug. 20
Experience Mini-India
Jul 7th, 2016Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Veterans Park July 30
The free event showcases Chinese culture and tradition with dragon-boat racing as the main attraction.
Jul 6th, 2016Free Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Performance at Boerner Botanical Gardens June 30
The MSO will present a festive and patriotic program, featuring the music of Strauss, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, Sousa, and others.
Jun 23rd, 2016Watercolors on View at Boerner Botanical Gardens June–July
Inspired by nature, Sommerfelt was drawn to watercolor by its transparency and its assertion of its own voice, in cooperation with her intent.
Jun 20th, 2016Free Weekend Includes Indoor Art Fair at The Domes May 21-22
The Show Dome and art fair will be open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday and until 4 p.m. on Sunday.
May 5th, 2016Parks Naturalist Wins $10,000 Award from National Science Teachers Association
Bryant will use the $10,000 award to train and mentor teachers in integrating the school’s forest into the curriculum of each grade level.
Apr 27th, 2016Oak Leaf Trail Extension Bike-Chain-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Milwaukee Lakefront to Ozaukee Interurban Trail Connection
Bridges along the corridor were instrumental in providing unimpeded access over I-43, Port Washington Road, Silver Spring Drive, the Milwaukee River Parkway, and the Milwaukee River.
Nov 11th, 2015Global Union Returns to Humboldt Park
A free, farewell-to-summer festival of world music and culture. Featuring four bands, food, interactive family activities
Sep 9th, 2015Milwaukee County Parks Receives EPA Grant
$635,000 Grant for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Mar 17th, 2015Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration at King Center
“What a Beautiful World: A Salute to Those Who Protect and Serve” is the theme of this year’s public celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, Monday, Jan. 19 at 3 p.m.
Jan 9th, 2015Hawaiian-Themed Holiday Floral Show to Open at The Domes
Nov. 22–Jan. 4, 2015.
Nov 13th, 2014Traveling Beer Garden to Tour the Parks
Milwaukee County Parks Brings a Tradition to More Milwaukee Families
May 20th, 2014City/County Dog Exercise Area to Open in Bay View
A True Partnership for the People
May 5th, 2014Art at The Gardens Craft Fair
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens Fundraising Event
Apr 29th, 2014Deadline Set for Public Response to Strategic Plan Survey
Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in the Development of 2015-2020 Strategic Plan
Apr 16th, 2014