Parks
Parks Planning More Aquatic Facility Openings This Summer
The department is planning to open more splash pads and wading pools, and to focus lifeguards on waterparks.
May 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Construction Starts on Century City Park Expansion
Revamped Melvina Park at 29th and Melvina will nearly quadruple in size.
May 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Roller Skating Coming to Red Arrow Park
Summer Spinz will be held every third Friday in June, July and August.
May 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Lincoln Creek Road-to-Trail Project Beginning
Parks department will convert roadway to bicycle and pedestrian trail.
Apr 30th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Department Planning to Improve Restroom Access This Summer
Department unable to open all public restroom facilities in recent years, prompting resident complaints to county supervisors.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Harley Park Deal
Plus: County board approves Juvenile Justice Center redevelopment, Sherman Park projects and settlement for opioid lawsuit.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Zablocki Golf Course Getting Synthetic Turf
Will become first public course in county to get artificial greens and tee boxes.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Back Sherman Park Overhaul
Funding for Sherman Park improvements approved by powerful Committee on Finance.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
McKinley Beach Safety Project Begins Soon
County soliciting contractors for beach reconstruction.
Apr 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Highland Park To Become Harley Park
The Harley-Davidson Foundation offers $350,000 for park improvements and 10 years of maintenance.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Planned Wetland Project Pays for Itself
County plans new wetland in Oak Creek Parkway on county-owned agricultural land.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Finishes Trails Plan for Northwest Side
Plan would dramatically increase access to trails for majority-Black neighborhoods.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
