Parks
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
Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards
Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
KK River Oak Leaf Expansion Planned
Bike trail would run between S. 27th St. and S. 16th St. on the south side of the river.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Send In The Goats?
Sup. Haas wants goats to clear overgrown foliage, invasive species in parks. 'The goats would go home at night.'
Oct 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
