Parks
Lincoln Park’s Henry Aaron Field Getting New Lighting
Parks would provide We Energies free utility easement so it can install new electrical infrastructure for lighting.
Mar 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Sherman Park Construction Will Begin This Spring
A new splash pad, bike loop and pathways will be constructed.
Mar 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Touts New Era for Parks Spending
County Executive signs $500,000 funding for parks using proceeds from new sales tax.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Whitnall Beer Garden Opening This Weekend
With unseasonably warm weather, Parks hosting first beer garden pop-up since 2017.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Area Supervisors Want Less Road-To-Trail Conversion In Jackson Park
'The trail will be wonderful for everybody else,' but not nearby residents, supervisor says.
Feb 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Will County Ever Be Able to Afford Parks System?
New Wisconsin Policy Forum report looks at potential tools and agreements to pay for park maintenance.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Why Historic Whitnall Golf Course Needs Redesign
New irrigation system, practice facilities part of once-in- a-century redesign.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Seeks Kosciuszko Community Center Members
Center offers many activities, amenities. Holding an open house all day Tuesday.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Oppose Controversial Road-to-Trail Project
Parks department wants portion of Jackson Park Drive with no driveways converted to trail.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Brewers, Summerfest Offering Free Tickets to County Lifeguards
These and other freebies will help county recruit lifeguards, address the ongoing shortage.
Feb 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
City TIFs Becoming Useful Tool for County Parks
Red Arrow Park is latest-county asset to benefit from city's Tax Incremental Financing.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Funds Crisis Housing in Uptown Neighborhood, Demurs On Southside Dog Park
Plus: A controversial penguin project is funded, funding for southside dog park is paused and 'high-impact' parks projects are funded.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
