Parks

MKE County: Will Public Pools Open in 2023?
MKE County

Will Public Pools Open in 2023?

Board adds funding to budget, but lifeguard shortage could still be a problem.

MKE County: Lake Park Neighbors Seek Control of Bluff
MKE County

Lake Park Neighbors Seek Control of Bluff

Wahl Ave. residents have already clear cut top of bluff, now want special access to all of it.

MKE County: Crowley Vetoes Historic Designation For Domes
MKE County

Crowley Vetoes Historic Designation For Domes

County Executive says county should consider all options, including demolition of domes.

MKE County: Commission Pauses Proposal For Another Lakefront War Memorial
MKE County

Commission Pauses Proposal For Another Lakefront War Memorial

Project site would disrupt newly installed green infrastructure. Residents suggest other sites.

MKE County: Lake Park Bridge Open For First Time In 6 Years
MKE County

Lake Park Bridge Open For First Time In 6 Years

Pedestrians can once again cross the historic foot bridge in Lake Park.

MKE County: County Parks Fees Increasing
MKE County

County Parks Fees Increasing

Parks system stays afloat - barely - with money making services that provide half its budget.

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.