Parks

MKE County: Federal Rules Shut Down County’s Largest Dog Park
MKE County

Federal Rules Shut Down County’s Largest Dog Park

Runway Dog Park to close Nov. 1. County looks to create replacement, seeks citizen input.

Renovated Green Bay Playfield Opens

Renovated Green Bay Playfield Opens

MPS-owned park located near Interstate 43 and Capitol Drive

MKE County: County Finds Success With Beer Gardens
MKE County

County Finds Success With Beer Gardens

Over past decade, county revived history of beer gardens in Milwaukee. And it paid off.

MKE County: State Awards $4.4 Million for Oak Leaf Trail Projects
MKE County

State Awards $4.4 Million for Oak Leaf Trail Projects

Projects include a new connection, trail flooding mitigation and trail modernization.

MKE County: A Summer-Long Beer Garden for Juneau Park?
MKE County

A Summer-Long Beer Garden for Juneau Park?

As long as Milwaukee County Parks doesn't violate federal tied house prohibitions.

MKE County: County Parks Fights Ash Borer With Reforestation
MKE County

County Parks Fights Ash Borer With Reforestation

Milwaukee County has removed 25,000 trees, but is ramping up its replacement effort.

MKE County: County To Seek Historic Designation for Domes
MKE County

County To Seek Historic Designation for Domes

Board wants National Register of Historic Places listing. A first step toward saving Domes?

Murphy’s Law: Does City Need Another War Memorial?
Murphy’s Law

Does City Need Another War Memorial?

It’s being offered for free to the county. But will it junk up the lakefront?

New Monument Proposed for Lakefront

New Monument Proposed for Lakefront

National foundation proposes monument near War Memorial Center to families who lost loved ones in war.

MKE County: Johnsons Park To Be Renamed
MKE County

Johnsons Park To Be Renamed

Or actually expanded, to include first names of the park's current namesakes.

MKE County: Wisconsin Avenue Park Will Be Area’s First With Universal Access
MKE County

Wisconsin Avenue Park Will Be Area’s First With Universal Access

First in southeastern Wisconsin where everything full accessible for those with disabilities.

MKE County: Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan
MKE County

Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan

Parks Committee recommends pursuing historic designation. But then what?