Parks

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?

MKE County: Task Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes
MKE County

Task Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes

Supervisors want to use $19 million in pandemic stimulus funds to begin fixing Mitchell Park Domes.

MKE County: Could Domes Get National Historic Designation?
MKE County

Could Domes Get National Historic Designation?

Supervisors draft legislation to start the nomination process.

MKE County: Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?
MKE County

Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?

State law prevents this. County officials pushing legislators to allow this as a revenue generator.

MKE County: Kosciuszko Park Center May Be Expanded
MKE County

Kosciuszko Park Center May Be Expanded

Repairs, expansion of dormant community center could cost $33.8 million.

MKE County: Does Downtown Roller Rink Need Protective Surface?
MKE County

Does Downtown Roller Rink Need Protective Surface?

Company which installed concrete in Red Arrow Park says no. Parks staff disagree.

MKE County: Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink
MKE County

Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink

Roller rink in Red Arrow Park won't happen this summer, but idea may not be dead.