Mitchell Park Conservatory

Supervisor Adds Domes Project to 2025 Budget

Board advances plan to redevelop the Domes, transfer operations to nonprofit.

Where to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos in Milwaukee

Also known as Day of the Dead, a wide range of events offer many ways to recognize the holiday.

Domes Group Proposes $133 Million Repair, Redevelopment

Friends of the Domes plan to save the Domes needs $30 million from Milwaukee County.

Friends of the Domes Hosts Grooving Under Glass Music Festival at Mitchell Park Domes

Statement from Milwaukee County Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez on Fire Near Mitchell Park Domes

Cinco De Mayo Violence, Viral Video Prompt Community Response

County supervisor wants community events moved into parks for better security.

Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez Advocates for Safer County-Sponsored Festivals in Collaboration with Mitchell Park Domes

Cirque du Soleil and Charlie Berens Come to Town

And it's great week for sour beers. And of course, Egg Day!

Domes All-Scale Train Show

Don’t Despair About the Domes

Mitchell Park Domes can be saved if we stop naysaying and take action.

Parks Launches Mitchell Park Campaign

Public engagement campaign aimed at building support, awareness for The Domes, Mitchell Park and a potential project.

Donors Interested in Saving Mitchell Park

But not necessarily saving the domes. Local supervisor, Parks and philanthropic community moving toward a new Mitchell Park project.

Parks Seeks Sponsors for Free Admission Days

Milwaukee County Parks wants to offer special free admission days to three venues in 2024.

A Tale of Two Cities

The rise and fall of Milwaukee's parks and fall and rise of New York's Central Park offer an important lesson.

Domes Host Art in the Green

Plus, the Riverwest Pub Crawl returns, drone racing comes to Pettit Center and much more.

Board Releases Funds for Park Projects

County board approves $1.3 million in maintenance, repairs and new projects for parks.

Museum Days Returns for 2023

With special exhibits and free and reduced admission at 27 metro area museums.

Gaming Convention, Comedy Show and Ladies Rock

A wide variety of activities offer a distraction from winter blues.

New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes

County board considering replacing repair-focused 2016 policy after limited progress.

Domes Project Returns to Reality

$66 million plan to fix domes, redevelop Mitchell Park is shot down, leaving the facility's future a question mark.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidates Share Views on Domes, Historic Preservation

Candidates respond to Milwaukee Preservation Alliance survey on favorite historic sites and more

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey

Candidates share views on historic preservation, future of Mitchell Park Domes

County Can’t Afford Park System

Fewer local tax dollars available for parks. Officials call for new revenue sources.

Nation’s Leading Historic Preservation Organization Names the “Milwaukee Domes” a National Treasure

National Trust for Historic Preservation Also Unveils New Engineering Report Demonstrating a Comprehensive and Cost-Effective Preservation Solution for the Milwaukee Landmark

Milwaukee’s Most Schizophrenic Developer?

Joshua Jeffers is spending millions to redevelop the Mackie Building and famed Grain Exchange.

The Demoting of the Domes

Once a Milwaukee icon, the horticultural oasis is barely being promoted to tourists.

Abele Relents on Domes Committee?

Says he will accept county board committee on Mitchell Park Domes. But will he?

12 Things Will Decide Domes’ Future

Politicians will decide their fate, but citizens can lead the way. 12 issues are key.

Larson Demands Abele Come Clean on Secret Domes Group

“It's time for Abele to release the secret instructions, meeting records, and real mission of his Dome steering committee.”

County Executive Refuses Once Again to Sign Domes Repair Resolution

Also Ethics Code and Sex Offender Resolutions

Duel Over the Domes

Abele and county board creating dueling committees to address damaged domes.

Domes Are An International Star

They are a tourist and architectural attraction. Yet there’s talk of tearing them down.

County Executive AWOL From Public Hearing on Future of the Domes

Abele Refuses to Listen to Community

10 Reasons To Save The Domes

Their impact on city culture and image is immense.

Chairman Lipscomb Critical of Administration Response to Domes Closure

We are just receiving initial details of their short-term plan to re-open one dome, and the administration’s long-term plan for all three still is unclear.

New partnership furthers food access through Milwaukee Winter Market