Parks
Parks Plans to Rebuild Washington Park Bridges
Aggressive construction timeline to replace two lagoon bridges by end of year.
May 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
New Beer Garden Opening in Juneau Park
No longer traveling, downtown park will have a summer-long beer garden.
May 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks System Hits Record Revenue
Golf, beer gardens and facility rentals keeping the parks system afloat.
May 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks for People or Pavement?
Parks department wants to reduce the paved footprint in Milwaukee County.
May 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Skate Park Planned for Bay View
Bay View Neighborhood Association closing in on fundraising goal for new wheel park.
May 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Planning More Aquatic Facility Openings This Summer
The department is planning to open more splash pads and wading pools, and to focus lifeguards on waterparks.
May 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Construction Starts on Century City Park Expansion
Revamped Melvina Park at 29th and Melvina will nearly quadruple in size.
May 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Roller Skating Coming to Red Arrow Park
Summer Spinz will be held every third Friday in June, July and August.
May 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Lincoln Creek Road-to-Trail Project Beginning
Parks department will convert roadway to bicycle and pedestrian trail.
Apr 30th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Department Planning to Improve Restroom Access This Summer
Department unable to open all public restroom facilities in recent years, prompting resident complaints to county supervisors.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Harley Park Deal
Plus: County board approves Juvenile Justice Center redevelopment, Sherman Park projects and settlement for opioid lawsuit.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Zablocki Golf Course Getting Synthetic Turf
Will become first public course in county to get artificial greens and tee boxes.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
