Parks
City Unveils Plan to Replace Swing Park
'The Landing at Tannery Row' would be a big change. Citizen input sought.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Gets $1.5 Million for Urban Forestry
Federal funds will help the parks department expand its forestry crew.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCommittee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks
And costs could go higher if cleanup costs exceed $5,000. Full board approval remains.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Graham KilmerDomes Group Proposes $133 Million Repair, Redevelopment
Friends of the Domes plan to save the Domes needs $30 million from Milwaukee County.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Graham KilmerYou Can Help Plan Trails in Milwaukee
Parks department seeks robust public input as it plans major expansion of biking-walking trails.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Graham KilmerNew Buses, Courthouse Project Pushed For 2025 Budget
County committee doing early work on budget struggles to find enough funding.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Graham KilmerHampshire Street Oak Leaf Trail Ramp Might Finally Be Built
Long awaited project is well positioned heading into 2025 budget. But will it survive?
Aug 8th, 2024 by Graham KilmerMake Your Feelings Known on Planned Boerner Botanical Gardens Fence
County Parks launches survey to help determine a boundary for the fence.
Aug 3rd, 2024 by Graham KilmerParks Opens New Playground at Vogel Park
Neighborhood park on northwest side gets new ADA-accessible park.
Jul 31st, 2024 by Graham KilmerSouth Shore Beach Reconstruction Scheduled for Fall
Bay View will likely have a new beach with cleaner water by next summer.
Jul 30th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBrown Deer Golf Course Adding Large Practice Facility
Milwaukee County Parks plans to add putting green, practice bunker and cart paths.
Jul 24th, 2024 by Graham KilmerMunicipal Cooperation Needed on Illegal Dumping in Parks
County considers fines up to $10,000, but lower municipal penalties would prevail.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer