Parks
McKinley Marina Could Benefit From Trust Fund
Milwaukee County Parks proposes creating the fund to pay for future marina maintenance.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Graham KilmerParks Wobbles on Brown Deer Disc Golf
After pushback from disc golfers Parks officials reconsidering new course design.
Sep 28th, 2024 by Graham KilmerTIF Funds Support Walker Square Park Upgrades
One of a number of county parks getting funding from a city TIF district.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBender Park Bike Trail Coming in 2025
1-mile trail through park in Oak Creek will bring riders closer to Racine-Kenosha Trail.
Sep 23rd, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Deploying $1.3 Million in Environmental Cleanup Grants
Projects including adding sand to Bradford beach, improving animal habitats along Menomonee River.
Sep 19th, 2024 by Graham KilmerWisconsin’s Infrastructure Gets ‘C’ Grade
Up from 'C-' four years ago in American Society of Civil Engineers ranking. Public parks ranked lowest.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public RadioParks, Riverkeeper, MMSD Partner on Tree Planting
Kinnickinnic River Parkway is first site chosen for reforestation partnership.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCity Unveils Plan to Replace Swing Park
'The Landing at Tannery Row' would be a big change. Citizen input sought.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Gets $1.5 Million for Urban Forestry
Federal funds will help the parks department expand its forestry crew.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCommittee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks
And costs could go higher if cleanup costs exceed $5,000. Full board approval remains.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Graham KilmerDomes Group Proposes $133 Million Repair, Redevelopment
Friends of the Domes plan to save the Domes needs $30 million from Milwaukee County.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Graham KilmerYou Can Help Plan Trails in Milwaukee
Parks department seeks robust public input as it plans major expansion of biking-walking trails.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer