Parks
Does City Need Another War Memorial?
It’s being offered for free to the county. But will it junk up the lakefront?
Sep 26th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
New Monument Proposed for Lakefront
National foundation proposes monument near War Memorial Center to families who lost loved ones in war.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Johnsons Park To Be Renamed
Or actually expanded, to include first names of the park's current namesakes.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Avenue Park Will Be Area’s First With Universal Access
First in southeastern Wisconsin where everything full accessible for those with disabilities.
Sep 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan
Parks Committee recommends pursuing historic designation. But then what?
Sep 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Task Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes
Supervisors want to use $19 million in pandemic stimulus funds to begin fixing Mitchell Park Domes.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Could Domes Get National Historic Designation?
Supervisors draft legislation to start the nomination process.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?
State law prevents this. County officials pushing legislators to allow this as a revenue generator.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Kosciuszko Park Center May Be Expanded
Repairs, expansion of dormant community center could cost $33.8 million.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Does Downtown Roller Rink Need Protective Surface?
Company which installed concrete in Red Arrow Park says no. Parks staff disagree.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink
Roller rink in Red Arrow Park won't happen this summer, but idea may not be dead.
Aug 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Washington Park Would Honor Olmsted
Washington Boulevard would be renamed to honor Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed the park and two others in Milwaukee.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
