Keg Tappings, Souvenir Pint Glasses & Live Music To Return to County Parks Beer Gardens

China Lights Wisconsin Returning in September 2022

Milwaukee County Parks Seeking Over 500 For Summer Jobs In The Parks

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

New Painted Hearts Encourage Social Distancing in Downtown Parks

Mitchell Parks Domes Sets Reopening Date for Saturday, Sept 26

Milwaukee 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

Boerner Botanical Gardens Opens for the Season Today

Milwaukee 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

Milwaukee County Parks To Open Whitnall & Traveling Beer Gardens Starting Monday

Milwaukee County Park Deep-Well Pools to Remain Closed this Summer as a Result of COVID-19

Eight Milwaukee County Golf Courses to Open Friday, April 24

Traveling Beer Garden 2020 Dates & Locations Announced

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

Park’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.

Kletzsch 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.

Milwaukee 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.

Milwaukee County Parks Adds Camp Out Opportunites This Summer

The Camp Out costs $25 for adults per night and $15 for children per night.

Milwaukee County Parks to Open Outdoor Pools for the Summer Season

Pools will be open June 15 through mid-August

Milwaukee 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.

Golf in March?

Select Courses to Open Friday, Mar. 22

Time 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.

Milwaukee 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.

Miniature 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.

Milwaukee 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.

Free 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.

Travel Through Holidays Past, Present, Yet to Come at The Domes

Holiday Floral Show Opens Nov. 17

China 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

World-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.

Fall 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.

Labor 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

Ticket 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

‘Bees, Birdies and Beers’

Milwaukee County Parks & Mobcraft Brewery team up to create ‘Honey Driver’ collaboration beer

China Lights Lantern Festival Announces Exclusive Preview Night

Intern, Volunteer Opportunities Too

Six Ways to Celebrate Dad this Weekend in The Parks

Milwaukee County Parks are offering a variety of relaxing activities with Dad in mind,

Chinese 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

Pop-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.

Reptile 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.

Milwaukee County Parks Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend

Activities will be as varied as visiting a beer garden to swimming at a waterpark.

Family Waterparks to Open for Holiday Weekend

Cool Waters & Schulz to Open Sat, Sun & Memorial Day

50 Additional Lifeguards Needed for Milwaukee County Pools

Free Training Session Begins May 21

New 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

Construction 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.

Dinos Under Glass to Open at The Domes, Saturday

Dinos Under Glass is on view through Oct. 21; Shakespeare in Love, through May 28

Seven Ways to Celebrate Mom this Weekend in The Parks

Relaxing activities with Mom in mind

Summer of Music taking Shape in Milwaukee County Parks

Park visitors this year will also be able to enjoy live music at beer gardens.

Friends of the Domes Receive $2 Million Bequest

These funds will be added to the Friends of the Domes endowment.

South 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

“A Walk in The Garden”

Art Exhibit at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Through April 30

Very Fairy Princess Day at The Domes, April 14

New Extra-Special Event: The Royal Tea Party

Traveling Beer Garden 2018 Dates & Locations Revealed

Beergardening season begins in April with the opening of South Shore Terrace Beer Garden

Milwaukee 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.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Honors Milwaukee Architect Donald Grieb

Mitchell Park Domes Among His Contributions

Spring Floral Show to Open at The Domes, March 31

Shakespeare’s Language of Flowers Comes to Life

New 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.

Maple Sugar Days at Wehr Nature Center, March 24-25

Walks to Sugar Bush, A Sugarin’ Camp, A Taste of Maple Syrup

Only 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.

Celebration of Spring Equinox Comes to The Domes March 18

One-day event fills The Domes Lobby, Annex, Plaza

County 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.

Collectible All-Scale Model Train Exhibit Comes to The Domes, Feb. 10-11

Train Ride, Lego Layout, Steam Trains (Sunday), Thomas & Friends

Bonsai Exhibit at The Domes, Feb. 4

Special Exhibit During Run of Garden Train Show

Free 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.

Activities 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.

Garden Train Show to Open at The Domes, Jan. 20

Special Exhibits, Events Planned During Show's Run

Martin 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.

Free 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.

Kooky Cooky House Opens at The Domes Saturday

’60s-’70s Milwaukee Attraction Recreated as Indoor Exhibit

Holiday Stress-Busting Activities in The Parks

Milwaukee County Parks offers a variety of ways to beat holiday stress.

Glow 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.

Milwaukee County Parks Offers Military Veterans Free Greens Fees, Domes Admission, Nov. 11

Purple Heart Recipients Reminded to Apply for Year-Round Purple Heart Pass

East 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.

China Lights Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens Celebrates Final Week – Ends Oct. 29

The closing weekend will offer giveaways and egg-roll-eating contests.

Acupuncture, 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.

Halloween, Day of the Dead Events in The Parks

Halloween and Day of the Dead traditions continue in the Milwaukee County Parks.

Local 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.

Chinese 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.

Fall Floral Show “Flower Power” Brings Back the ’60s

Opening Sept. 23, at The Domes

Eddee 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.

Final “Free First Tuesdays at The Gardens,” Sept. 5

Free Admission to Boerner Botanical Gardens for Milwaukee County Residents with ID

Labor Day Weekend Summer Fun in Milwaukee County Parks, Sept. 1–4

There's something for everyone.

Public 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.

Eclipse Day at Wehr Nature Center, Aug. 21

The program is designed for participants age six and up.

Back-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.

5th 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.

Ticket 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

Professional 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.

Chinese 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.

Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Veterans Park Aug. 12

The event showcases Chinese culture and tradition with dragon boat racing as the main attraction.

Keg 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.

Nature-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.

Fyxation 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.

Plan Your Summer!

The 2017 Parks “Summer’s Best” Entertainment Guide is here

Milwaukee 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.

Ferch’s Beachside Grille to Open Weekends through Memorial Day

Live Acoustic Music, Movies Offered during Summer Season

Traveling Beer Gardens Open on May 17 with Keg Tappings at Greenfield & Juneau Park

The Traveling Beer Garden will visit twelve parks over the season.

Mother’s Day Weekend in The Parks

Milwaukee County Parks are offering a variety of activities with Mom in mind

Group 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.

Milwaukee 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.

Steampunk Faire at The Domes, March 4

Creative artists and craftsmen will offer unique entertainment and merchandise inspired by technology, metal, and the Victorian era.

Elvis Night at The Domes, Thursday

Highlighting the evening will be an Elvis tribute by Tony Rocker & The Comeback Special.

Friday: 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.

Hearts 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.

Bonsai Society to Exhibit at The Domes, Feb. 5

The exhibit focuses on the form of intricately pruned dwarf trees.

Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser at Wehr Nature Center, Feb. 4

The chili cook-off will help raise funds for accessibility renovations at the nature center.

Garden Train Show to Open at The Domes Jan. 14

In 2015, nearly 54,000 people attended the train show.

Martin 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.

Thursday Nights Light The Domes

Light shows will be featured every Thursday evening, from Jan. 19–March 30.

Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve at The Domes

The family-friendly event features a wide variety of entertainment.

Owl 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

Paintings on View at Boerner Botanical Gardens

Paintings by Gwen Granzow are on display through Dec 30.

Holiday Hoopla at Slice of Ice, Dec. 21

Holiday Hoopla brings together photo opportunities, live music, giveaways—and ice skating.

Paint & Pour at Wehr Nature Center, Dec. 3

No experience in drawing or painting is required.

Breakfast 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.

Artists, 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.

Glow Skate Returns to Wilson Ice Arena

Events Scheduled Nov. 25, Dec. 30

Holiday Floral Show to Open at The Domes Nov. 19

The Show Dome will be transformed into a winter forest.

China Lights Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens Celebrates Final Week

The festival features 40 larger-than-life, brilliantly lit sculptural lantern displays.

China Lights Lantern Festival Temporarily Suspends Online Sales, Expands Shuttle Service

The lantern festival featuress 40 larger-than-life sculptural displays.

Fall 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.

Lantern Festival Recommends Weekday Visits to Avoid Crowds

Good Fortune Week: Oct. 25-30

“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.

Lantern 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.

Prost! 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.

Chinese 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.

Cupcake Fest MKE at The Domes, Oct. 15

Also returning is the Cupcake Creation Contest.

Halloween Events in The Parks

Halloween traditions continue in Milwaukee County Parks.

Chinese Lantern Festival Opening at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Oct. 1

It's a celebration of Asian culture featuring 40 larger-than-life sculptural lantern displays.

Oktoberfest Comes to Whitnall Park, Sept. 24-Oct. 30

Among the offerings will be 10 Oktoberfest beers, including two premium Munich brews.

Weekly Storytime Returns to The Domes, Oct. 10–Nov. 7

Each session, held at the Education Center, will be led by Paula Zamiatowski, Conservatory Educator.

Cider 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.

Construction, 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.

World Music Returns to Humboldt Park, Sept. 17

Featured are four local bands specializing in music with Brazilian, Hawaiian, Aftrican, and Afro-Columbian influences.

Halloween Haunts: A Trek into The Enchanted Forest, Oct. 13-15

Designed especially for families with children age 4-10

Final 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.

Public 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.

Free 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.

Orchid Show & Sale at The Domes, Sept. 17, 18

Local, regional, and national vendors will offer favorite orchids for sale.

Kite Festival Returns to Veterans Park, Sept. 10, 11

Professional kite-flying teams will perform beginning at 12:30 p.m. each day.

Watercolors 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.

Inaugural 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.

Artists in The Garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Aug. 20, 21

A Juried Art Fair with Plein Air Competition

International 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.

Free Pokémon Go Event in Mitchell Park July 23

In addition to the smartphone game, families will enjoy photo-ops and Pokémon-themed games.

4th Annual IndiaFest Milwaukee Returns to Humboldt Park Aug. 20

Experience Mini-India

Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Veterans Park July 30

The free event showcases Chinese culture and tradition with dragon-boat racing as the main attraction.

Free 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.

Watercolors 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.

Free 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.

Parks 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.

Oak 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.

Global Union Returns to Humboldt Park

A free, farewell-to-summer festival of world music and culture. Featuring four bands, food, interactive family activities

Milwaukee County Parks Receives EPA Grant

$635,000 Grant for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Martin 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.

Hawaiian-Themed Holiday Floral Show to Open at The Domes

Nov. 22–Jan. 4, 2015.

IndiaFest Milwaukee Returns to Humboldt Park

“More fun. More masti.”

Traveling Beer Garden to Tour the Parks

Milwaukee County Parks Brings a Tradition to More Milwaukee Families

City/County Dog Exercise Area to Open in Bay View

A True Partnership for the People

Art at The Gardens Craft Fair

Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens Fundraising Event

Deadline Set for Public Response to Strategic Plan Survey

Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in the Development of 2015-2020 Strategic Plan