Parks

Thursdays Bring Free, Reduced Admission to Attractions, Museums

Thursdays Bring Free, Reduced Admission to Attractions, Museums

County parks attractions and local museums offer deals on Thursdays.

MKE County: Opening Dates Set For 39 Pools, Splashpads, Water Parks
MKE County

Opening Dates Set For 39 Pools, Splashpads, Water Parks

Milwaukee County Parks plans to open several locations in waves.

Wisconsin State Parks Celebrates 125 Years

Wisconsin State Parks Celebrates 125 Years

50 state parks attract 20 million users annually, much loved but underfunded.

MKE County: Wehr Nature Center Fund Drive Will Pay for Changes
MKE County

Wehr Nature Center Fund Drive Will Pay for Changes

Private dollars funding projects in Nature Center's five-year plan.

MKE County: County Replaces Its Oldest Playground
MKE County

County Replaces Its Oldest Playground

New Mitchell Airport Park playground required federal approval and a special design.

MKE County: New Private Operator Sought for Historic Trimborn Farm
MKE County

This content is only for members New Private Operator Sought for Historic Trimborn Farm

Citing mounting cost of upkeep, county is interested in reducing fiscal responsibility for historic farm.

Campaign Launched To Build City’s First Inclusive Playground

Campaign Launched To Build City’s First Inclusive Playground

Battle with cancer leads to making Stella's Playground for children of all abilities.

MKE County: The Final Voyage of Deep Thought
MKE County

The Final Voyage of Deep Thought

It was like a carnival down at the lakefront, as All City Towing managed to remove infamous boat.

Anonymous Donor Will Fund Boat Removal

Anonymous Donor Will Fund Boat Removal

Donor approaches mayor's office. Marine salvager enacts plan to remove boat.

MKE County: Supervisor Says County Will Remove S.S. Minnow
MKE County

Supervisor Says County Will Remove S.S. Minnow

East Side Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman wants boat removed ASAP.

MKE County: Big Changes Coming to South Shore Park in 2025
MKE County

Big Changes Coming to South Shore Park in 2025

Plus: South Shore Terrace opens for the Season.

MKE County: Senior Center Housing on Parkland Faces Pushback
MKE County

Senior Center Housing on Parkland Faces Pushback

County running out of options for dilapidated senior centers.