Parks
Beerline Trail Extension Could Get Federal Funds
County Department of Transportation seeking $1.6 million for trail expansion.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Pay Raise, Bonuses Proposed to Address Lifeguard Shortage
Starting wage would be $15 an hour. Returning guards could earn additional $900 in bonuses next year.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
EPA Administrator Tours Pulaski Park
Michael Regan calls MMSD and county project to revitalize KK River a national model.
Jul 6th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
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
