Parks
The Unseen History Behind McKinley Marina’s Seawall Construction
Work on the flushing channel revives the story of a tunnel, a giant pump and Milwaukee’s fight against the “river nuisance.”
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wilson Park’s Concrete Channels Targeted for Removal
If county approves, MMSD flood management plan would transform park.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
McGovern Closed, More Senior Centers Next?
County needs millions more annually just for maintenance of the 5 centers.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Shuttered Hales Corner Pool Needs $600,000 in Repairs
After testing pool, Parks finds long list of problems needing repair.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Would You Like to Donate to County Government?
County working on plan to create public donation portal.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Warnimont Park Sits on Former Garbage Dump
'Contamination may still be discharging' from old Manke Dump, analysis notes.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Unusual Partnership Leads To New Amenities in Jackson Park
Flood plain project yields new space for pickleball.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Little Menomonee River Parkway No Longer for Cars
County Parks road-to-trail project on northwest side 'now a space for people.'
Nov 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Hot Spell Sauna Spending Winter in McKinley Marina
Nordic-style sauna business reopens for winter in new location.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Allows Advertising on Public Lakefront
Only to get angry feedback from citizens and take down the signs. So no more ads?
Oct 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Plans Mitchell and Kosciuszko Lagoon Improvements
Milwaukee County Parks planning shoreline stabilization at two lagoons.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bay View Parkway Becoming Park Space
Cupertino Park roadway being removed. But what about the parking?
Oct 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
