Parks
Bay View Dog Park Reopened
The barks are back. Last of seven Milwaukee County dog parks to reopen.
Jul 6th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Franklin Square Playfield Opens
It's the sixth renovated playfield reopened by MPS and Milwaukee Recreation.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Jet Skis to Stay at Bender Park
Wake Zone signs long-term contract with county.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Green Bay Playfield Being Renovated
Part of MPS effort to update 52 playfields.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Board Approves Lucille Berrien Park
Lucille Berrien was an open housing activist, the first Black woman to run for mayor and a foster mother to more than 120 children.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Lifeguard Shortage Closes County Pools
Bradford beach will go without guards and only four pools are opening.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisor Proposes Renaming Lindbergh Park for Lucille Berrien
Berrien is a long-time activist that was involved in the fair housing marches of the 1960's.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Seeks Funding for South Shore Breakwater
$1.3 million needed for "immediate repair" to badly damaged breakwater.
May 28th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Report Shows Parks Need More Equity
A nation-wide problem. In Milwaukee persons of color have access to 70% less park space.
May 27th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bradford Beach Pavilion Badly Water Damaged
Upper deck of pavilion being repaired after engineers report warned of safety concerns.
May 20th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Lake Park Bridge Needs $1 Million More
Cost now at least $3.4 million to repair historic footbridge designed by Olmsted.
May 18th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Wilson Park ‘Car Garden’ Approved
27th Street BID would create unique garden with plantings, paths and shells of classic cars and trucks.
May 12th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
