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

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.

Milwaukee County Parks to Open Outdoor Pools for the Summer Season

Pools will be open June 15 through mid-August

Golf in March?

Select Courses to Open Friday, Mar. 22

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Spring Floral Show to Open at The Domes, March 31

Shakespeare’s Language of Flowers Comes to Life

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

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

Kooky Cooky House Opens at The Domes Saturday

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

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.

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.

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

Opening Sept. 23, at The Domes

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

A Juried Art Fair with Plein Air Competition

Free Pokémon Go Event in Mitchell Park July 23

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

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.

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.

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.”

Art at The Gardens Craft Fair

Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens Fundraising Event