Parks

MKE County: Parks Lifeguard Recruitment Improves
MKE County

Parks Lifeguard Recruitment Improves

Milwaukee County ahead of last year's recruitment, though not on track for full staffing.

MKE County: Harley-Davidson May Revamp Highland Park
MKE County

Harley-Davidson May Revamp Highland Park

Would pay for improvements but may seek new name for park near corporate campus.

MKE County: Traveling Beer Gardens Begin in May
MKE County

Traveling Beer Gardens Begin in May

Actually only one traveling beer garden will run this year. But something might be brewing in Juneau Park.

MKE County: Parks’ Former Barn Youth Hostel Could Be Redeveloped
MKE County

Parks’ Former Barn Youth Hostel Could Be Redeveloped

Seeking developer for barn and residential building on site located on Root River Parkway.

MKE County: County’s Financial Forecast Gets Grimmer
MKE County

County’s Financial Forecast Gets Grimmer

County falls short by more than $100 million in new five-year outlook by comptroller.

MKE County: Underwood Park Wading Pool Could Become Splash Pad
MKE County

Underwood Park Wading Pool Could Become Splash Pad

Splash pad would save money and be more accessible to people in wheelchairs.

MKE County: Sherman Park Could Get $2.2 Million Overhaul
MKE County

Sherman Park Could Get $2.2 Million Overhaul

Partnership of county and Boys & Girls Club would rehab park, add new amenities.

Wisconsin Avenue Park May Be Renamed

Wisconsin Avenue Park May Be Renamed

Park designed for people of all abilities already has raised $4.1 million in private funds towards its $7 million project cost.

MKE County: Parks Foundation Boosts Reforestation Effort
MKE County

Parks Foundation Boosts Reforestation Effort

Molson Coors, Fund for Lake Michigan funding reforestation staff with donation.

MKE County: South Shore Breakwater Could Be Partially Repaired This Year
MKE County

South Shore Breakwater Could Be Partially Repaired This Year

County looking for a contractor to repair 2020 storm damage. Feds rejected FEMA aid.

MKE County: Jackson Park Project Faces Resistance
MKE County

Jackson Park Project Faces Resistance

Some residents oppose plan to convert roadway to pedestrian-bike trail along KK River Parkway.

MKE County: County Begins Future Domes Study
MKE County

County Begins Future Domes Study

Seeking construction consultant to price everything from demolition to restoration to expanded urban botanical complex.