Parks
Board Approves Climate Change Plan
Led by Sup. Haas, board approves plan to annually analyze, adapt to local impacts of global climate change.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Army Corps, MMSD Revitalizing Honey Creek
6,700 feet of concrete lining will be removed from stream bed.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Reimagining Kosciuszko Community Center
Parks developing plans for redeveloped Kozy, but elected officials still haven't funded a new air conditioning system.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Seeks Federal Grant for Flooded Trail
Flooded area in Root River Parkway submerges trail for most of the year, requires realigning
Dec 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Land Sale Could Finance Parks Repairs
Board's finance committee approves using $1 million from sale of County Grounds land.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
How Can Milwaukee Save Its Parks?
Policy researchers, public officials say new tax revenue, and public-private partnerships.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Committee Approves Goats Proposal
Unanimous vote for studying use of goats to clear invasive species and perhaps create a “Goatapalooza.”
Dec 7th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Can’t Afford Park System
Fewer local tax dollars available for parks. Officials call for new revenue sources.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Federal Funds For Trails Increasing
State legislators, advocates excited by potential for more bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
How Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?
The money comes from many sources, with only 25% coming from the property tax.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Recreation Earns National Accreditation
MPS division earns accreditation given to only 1.9% of U.S. park and recreation agencies.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Annie Mattea
How Should Milwaukee Honor Ralph Metcalfe?
Black sprinter was once "fastest man in the world," and later a political trailblazer.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
