Parks

• Transportation

  Federal Funds For Trails Increasing

  Nov 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  State legislators, advocates excited by potential for more bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

• MKE County

  How Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?

  Nov 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  The money comes from many sources, with only 25% coming from the property tax.

• Milwaukee Recreation Earns National Accreditation

  Nov 16th, 2021 by Annie Mattea

  MPS division earns accreditation given to only 1.9% of U.S. park and recreation agencies.

• How Should Milwaukee Honor Ralph Metcalfe?

  Nov 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

  Black sprinter was once "fastest man in the world," and later a political trailblazer.

• MKE County

  Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards

  Nov 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.

• MKE County

  KK River Oak Leaf Expansion Planned

  Nov 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  Bike trail would run between S. 27th St. and S. 16th St. on the south side of the river.

• MKE County

  Send In The Goats?

  Oct 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  Sup. Haas wants goats to clear overgrown foliage, invasive species in parks. 'The goats would go home at night.'

• Wheel Park Planned For Emigh Playfield in Tippecanoe

  Oct 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

  Would be city's first park targeted at BMX bikes, skateboards, scooters and skates.

• MKE County

  Parks Wants ‘Emergency’ Designation For Oak Leaf Sinkhole

  Sep 22nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  Needs emergency authorization to quickly repair bike trail sinkhole and prevent flooding.

• MKE County

  Future of Two Golf Courses in Question

  Sep 21st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  Fate of Doyne and Noyes golf courses unclear, given financially hobbled parks system.

• MKE County

  Saga Of The Domes Continues

  Sep 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  Years after task force report and consultant analysis, county officials finally reviewing the options.

• Eyes on Milwaukee

  Work Starting on Cathedral Square Upgrade

  Aug 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

  Changing popular park's perimeter to accommodate crowds, make square more attractive