Parks
Kosciuszko Park Center May Be Expanded
Repairs, expansion of dormant community center could cost $33.8 million.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Does Downtown Roller Rink Need Protective Surface?
Company which installed concrete in Red Arrow Park says no. Parks staff disagree.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink
Roller rink in Red Arrow Park won't happen this summer, but idea may not be dead.
Aug 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Washington Park Would Honor Olmsted
Washington Boulevard would be renamed to honor Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed the park and two others in Milwaukee.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Propose Parks Youth Corps
A program for high school students to learn, earn a stipend and help maintain the parks.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Signs McKinley Beach Funding
Project will restore beach to original swimming depths to reduce dangerous riptides.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Burnham Playfield Reopens To Happy Crowd
Southside park boasts splash pad, playground, futsal and basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields
Jun 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Roller Rink Looks Unlikely
Board struggles to find funding, plan lacks true budget and rink won't be ready for this summer.
Jun 29th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Approves McKinley Beach Restoration
$712,000 would fund effort to fix dangerous swim conditions. Beach could re-open by 2024.
Jun 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Domes Project Returns to Reality
$66 million plan to fix domes, redevelop Mitchell Park is shot down, leaving the facility's future a question mark.
Jun 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
New Portal Recruits Volunteers for State Parks System
Many needed to help serve millions of visitors per year to parks.
May 28th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
July 3 Fireworks Return!
After a two-year hiatus, fireworks return to Milwaukee's lakefront.
May 26th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
