Parks

Murphy’s Law: County Micro-Managing At Its Worst?
Murphy’s Law

County Micro-Managing At Its Worst?

Board proposal to oversee all county parks bike trail changes is a head scratcher.

MKE County: Supervisors Push To Be Bike Trail Czars
MKE County

Supervisors Push To Be Bike Trail Czars

Parks committee approves resolution giving it approval power over bike trails maintenance, alterations.

MKE County: Parks Planning Three Acre Solar Farm
MKE County

Parks Planning Three Acre Solar Farm

We Energies would install a solar array on unused land at Oakwood Park Golf Course.

MKE County: Wilson Park Garden Project Delayed
MKE County

Wilson Park Garden Project Delayed

Parks still hasn't inked agreement after two months. Supervisors tell department to move quicker.

MKE County: Parks Leasing Golf Carts, Making Money
MKE County

Parks Leasing Golf Carts, Making Money

County golf courses will have an additional 46 golf carts, which should pay for themselves three times over.

MKE County: County Plans Lakefront Food Festival
MKE County

County Plans Lakefront Food Festival

Plan is to feature 6 to 10 food trucks at McKinley Marina in July or August.

State Residents Flock To The Outdoors

State Residents Flock To The Outdoors

Study finds 42% increase in state park stickers, surge in fishing, hunting licenses during pandemic.

MKE County: Lake Park Bridge, Oak Leaf Sinkhole Will Be Fixed
MKE County

Lake Park Bridge, Oak Leaf Sinkhole Will Be Fixed

One project in Milwaukee one in Glendale, both would be made safe for public use.

MKE County: Storms, Climate Change Threaten Milwaukee Coastline
MKE County

Storms, Climate Change Threaten Milwaukee Coastline

$2.9 billon worth of coastal bluffs, other assets are threatened. Can county save them?

MKE County: ‘Classic Car Garden’ Planned for Wilson Park
MKE County

‘Classic Car Garden’ Planned for Wilson Park

The proposal from the business district almost bogged down by administrative red tape.

Milwaukee Walks: Three Bridges Park Is a Living Museum
Milwaukee Walks

Three Bridges Park Is a Living Museum

It’s a Wisconsin prairie reborn in the city’s center. And a wonderful walk.

MKE County: Parks to Study McKinley Beach Safety
MKE County

Parks to Study McKinley Beach Safety

After three drownings in 2020, county is looking to re-engineer the beach.