Parks
Domes Plan Requires $30 Million From County
Upside: it will gain lots of private matching money. Downside: the county is broke.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Will Resurface 9 Playgrounds This Year
System has 112 playgrounds and also plans to rebuild Popuch Park playground.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Rejects McGovern Senior Center Project
Controversial project would have involved private housing on public land, but was viewed as only option to save center.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MMSD Will Build Stormwater Infrastructure in Washington Park
Sewerage district partnering with county parks and Urban Ecology Center.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Can Charles Allis Stand On Its Own?
Museum still doesn't have executive director or lease agreement with the county.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Planned For 5 County Parks
These parks and county zoo could receive charging stations through city program.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
The Uncertain Future of Hales Corners Park Pool
Sup. Logsdon wants to fill the pool and see if anything needs fixing. And then?
Jun 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Let’s Not See County Parks as Development Opportunities
County exec's plan to add senior housing to McGovern Park is a bad idea.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Eddee Daniel
Board Divided on McGovern Park Senior Housing Project
Halfway through its review process, it remains unclear if project will pass.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Will Sell Deep Thought At Public Auction
Boat will be auctioned in whole, or, potentially in pieces.
Jun 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Will Vote on McGovern Park Senior Center With Housing
County officials say affordable housing plan only way to save senior center.
Jun 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Deep Thought Could Be Sold
County could have public auction for boat abandoned at the lakefront, then removed and now in a towing lot.
Jun 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
