Parks
New Bender Park Trail Opens
New trail further closes gap between Milwaukee and Racine trail networks.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Walker Square Farmers Market Offers Family-Friendly Activities
Kids-sized shopping carts, activities like story time in English and Spanish and family yoga.
Sep 8th, 2026 by Meredith Melland and Jonathan Aguilar, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Parking Fees in Parks Has Support From Neighborhood Association
County seeking more revenue. Story Hill Neighborhood Association supports some fees.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
County Parks Has Oh So Many Friends
But so little funding. How did this contradictory, messy situation arise?
Sep 1st, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
E-Bike Speed Limits Planned for Milwaukee Trails
Parks department says modern electric bikes and e-motos are creating problems.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisor Unveils $13 Million Plan To Overhaul Playgrounds, Other Public Infrastructure
Sup. Rolland believes he's found a way to have the county's limited resources make a more direct impact.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Proposing Charging For Parking in Busy Areas
Parks reopens pay-to-park policy discussion as budget cuts raise questions about spending priorities.
Aug 14th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Key Oak Leaf Trail Link With Downtown Will Be Rebuilt
County rebuilding trail through Juneau Park.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Foundation Announces $10 Million Strategic Plan
Foundation boost fundraising and volunteering in parks.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
See the Recommended Route for 30th Street Corridor Trail
Preferred route would place much of trail alongside railroad.
Aug 1st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Foundation Launches Corporate Sponsorship Program
Not-quite-naming-rights offering attempts to improve conditions at Milwaukee parks.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
County Seeks Operator for Red Arrow Park Building
Following Biggby Coffee closure, county wants long-term tenant for downtown facility.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
