Parks

MKE County: How Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?
MKE County

How Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?

The money comes from many sources, with only 25% coming from the property tax.

Milwaukee Recreation Earns National Accreditation

Milwaukee Recreation Earns National Accreditation

MPS division earns accreditation given to only 1.9% of U.S. park and recreation agencies.

How Should Milwaukee Honor Ralph Metcalfe?

How Should Milwaukee Honor Ralph Metcalfe?

Black sprinter was once "fastest man in the world," and later a political trailblazer.

MKE County: Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards
MKE County

Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards

Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.

MKE County: KK River Oak Leaf Expansion Planned
MKE County

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.

MKE County: Send In The Goats?
MKE County

Send In The Goats?

Sup. Haas wants goats to clear overgrown foliage, invasive species in parks. 'The goats would go home at night.'

Wheel Park Planned For Emigh Playfield in Tippecanoe

Wheel Park Planned For Emigh Playfield in Tippecanoe

Would be city's first park targeted at BMX bikes, skateboards, scooters and skates.

MKE County: Parks Wants ‘Emergency’ Designation For Oak Leaf Sinkhole
MKE County

Parks Wants ‘Emergency’ Designation For Oak Leaf Sinkhole

Needs emergency authorization to quickly repair bike trail sinkhole and prevent flooding.

MKE County: Future of Two Golf Courses in Question
MKE County

Future of Two Golf Courses in Question

Fate of Doyne and Noyes golf courses unclear, given financially hobbled parks system.

MKE County: Saga Of The Domes Continues
MKE County

Saga Of The Domes Continues

Years after task force report and consultant analysis, county officials finally reviewing the options.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Work Starting on Cathedral Square Upgrade
Eyes on Milwaukee

Work Starting on Cathedral Square Upgrade

Changing popular park's perimeter to accommodate crowds, make square more attractive

MKE County: Parks Planning Oak Leaf Trail Projects
MKE County

Parks Planning Oak Leaf Trail Projects

Seeking federal grant money to build new ramp and modernize bike paths.