Parks
Crowley Vetoes Historic Designation For Domes
County Executive says county should consider all options, including demolition of domes.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Commission Pauses Proposal For Another Lakefront War Memorial
Project site would disrupt newly installed green infrastructure. Residents suggest other sites.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Lake Park Bridge Open For First Time In 6 Years
Pedestrians can once again cross the historic foot bridge in Lake Park.
Oct 29th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Parks Fees Increasing
Parks system stays afloat - barely - with money making services that provide half its budget.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Rules Shut Down County’s Largest Dog Park
Runway Dog Park to close Nov. 1. County looks to create replacement, seeks citizen input.
Oct 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Renovated Green Bay Playfield Opens
MPS-owned park located near Interstate 43 and Capitol Drive
Oct 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
County Finds Success With Beer Gardens
Over past decade, county revived history of beer gardens in Milwaukee. And it paid off.
Oct 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State Awards $4.4 Million for Oak Leaf Trail Projects
Projects include a new connection, trail flooding mitigation and trail modernization.
Oct 6th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
A Summer-Long Beer Garden for Juneau Park?
As long as Milwaukee County Parks doesn't violate federal tied house prohibitions.
Oct 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Parks Fights Ash Borer With Reforestation
Milwaukee County has removed 25,000 trees, but is ramping up its replacement effort.
Oct 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County To Seek Historic Designation for Domes
Board wants National Register of Historic Places listing. A first step toward saving Domes?
Sep 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Does City Need Another War Memorial?
It’s being offered for free to the county. But will it junk up the lakefront?
Sep 26th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
