Parks
Will Old Loomis Road Finally Be Fixed?
Supervisors reconsider road repair after turning down state funding for project two years ago.
May 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer27 Pools, Splash Pads and Water Parks Opening in Milwaukee
County boosts the number of facilities it will open for 2023 season.
May 19th, 2023 by Graham KilmerParks Adds More Lifeguards For Pools
Pool openings to be announced in the coming week.
May 17th, 2023 by Graham KilmerParks Rethinking Its Building Portfolio
System maintains old, unused buildings as it struggles with inadequate budget. Could some buildings be eliminated?
May 15th, 2023 by Graham KilmerRed Arrow Park Roller Rink Opens
Downtown ice rink now a roller skating rink seven days a week during warm months.
May 14th, 2023 by Graham KilmerParks Plans to Rebuild Washington Park Bridges
Aggressive construction timeline to replace two lagoon bridges by end of year.
May 13th, 2023 by Graham KilmerNew Beer Garden Opening in Juneau Park
No longer traveling, downtown park will have a summer-long beer garden.
May 11th, 2023 by Graham KilmerParks System Hits Record Revenue
Golf, beer gardens and facility rentals keeping the parks system afloat.
May 11th, 2023 by Graham KilmerParks for People or Pavement?
Parks department wants to reduce the paved footprint in Milwaukee County.
May 11th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSkate Park Planned for Bay View
Bay View Neighborhood Association closing in on fundraising goal for new wheel park.
May 4th, 2023 by Graham KilmerParks 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 KilmerConstruction Starts on Century City Park Expansion
Revamped Melvina Park at 29th and Melvina will nearly quadruple in size.
May 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene