Parks

MKE County: Christian Wahl Bust Returned to Lake Park
MKE County

Christian Wahl Bust Returned to Lake Park

"Grandfather" of Milwaukee's park system is again honored at park he helped build.

Pony Rides Could Return To The Zoo

Pony Rides Could Return To The Zoo

Pony rides were discontinued since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

MKE County: McKinley Beach Reconstruction Project Paused
MKE County

McKinley Beach Reconstruction Project Paused

Changes to the reconstruction plan have prompted reviews by state and federal agencies, delaying the project.

MKE County: County Executive Hosting Parks ‘Celebrity Softball Game’
MKE County

County Executive Hosting Parks ‘Celebrity Softball Game’

Teams include local journalists, artists, business owners, activists, politicians and community leaders.

China Lights Festival Will Return Next Month

China Lights Festival Will Return Next Month

Popular art and cultural experience returns to Milwaukee area for the sixth time.

MKE County: Ravine Road Project Could Begin in 2024, With Pedestrian-Only Option
MKE County

Ravine Road Project Could Begin in 2024, With Pedestrian-Only Option

Parks requesting funding for planning, design and extensive public engagement.

MKE County: Parks Launches Mitchell Park Campaign
MKE County

Parks Launches Mitchell Park Campaign

Public engagement campaign aimed at building support, awareness for The Domes, Mitchell Park and a potential project.

MKE County: Groundbreaking Held For Moss Universal Park
MKE County

Groundbreaking Held For Moss Universal Park

First park in county, and perhaps in U.S. that's wholly accessible for people with disabilities.

Playgrounds Hosting Foam Bubble Parties

Playgrounds Hosting Foam Bubble Parties

Piles of fluffy fun at Franklin Square, Green Bay and Clovernook Playfields on Aug. 2.

MKE County: Oak Leaf Trail Could Be Extended in 2024
MKE County

Oak Leaf Trail Could Be Extended in 2024

Federal funded trail connections planned in Kohl Park and Bender Park.

MKE County: Parks Struggling Against Illegal Dumping
MKE County

Parks Struggling Against Illegal Dumping

County parks have 'hot spots' for illegal dumping by contractors, landlords and others.

MKE County: Historic Stelzer Barn, A Former Hostel, Could See New Life
MKE County

Historic Stelzer Barn, A Former Hostel, Could See New Life

Greendale entrepreneur proposing major investment in former farm owned by Milwaukee County Parks.