Parks
Wehr Nature Center Fund Drive Will Pay for Changes
Private dollars funding projects in Nature Center's five-year plan.
May 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Replaces Its Oldest Playground
New Mitchell Airport Park playground required federal approval and a special design.
May 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New Private Operator Sought for Historic Trimborn Farm
Citing mounting cost of upkeep, county is interested in reducing fiscal responsibility for historic farm.
May 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Campaign Launched To Build City’s First Inclusive Playground
Battle with cancer leads to making Stella's Playground for children of all abilities.
May 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
The Final Voyage of Deep Thought
It was like a carnival down at the lakefront, as All City Towing managed to remove infamous boat.
May 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Anonymous Donor Will Fund Boat Removal
Donor approaches mayor's office. Marine salvager enacts plan to remove boat.
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisor Says County Will Remove S.S. Minnow
East Side Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman wants boat removed ASAP.
Apr 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Big Changes Coming to South Shore Park in 2025
Plus: South Shore Terrace opens for the Season.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Senior Center Housing on Parkland Faces Pushback
County running out of options for dilapidated senior centers.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Awards Contract for Franklin Habitat Restoration Project
90 acres in county's Root River Parkway will be restored to forest and prairie land.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Planning New McGovern Park Senior Center
Working with Jewish Family Services on feasibility study for new senior center.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County’s Traveling Beer Garden Begins in May
Annual traveling beer garden coming to eight parks, starting May 14 at Wilson Park.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
