Parks
Thursdays Bring Free, Reduced Admission to Attractions, Museums
County parks attractions and local museums offer deals on Thursdays.
May 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Opening Dates Set For 39 Pools, Splashpads, Water Parks
Milwaukee County Parks plans to open several locations in waves.
May 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin State Parks Celebrates 125 Years
50 state parks attract 20 million users annually, much loved but underfunded.
May 19th, 2025 by Joel Patenaude, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wehr Nature Center Fund Drive Will Pay for Changes
Private dollars funding projects in Nature Center's five-year plan.
May 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Replaces Its Oldest Playground
New Mitchell Airport Park playground required federal approval and a special design.
May 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New Private Operator Sought for Historic Trimborn Farm
Citing mounting cost of upkeep, county is interested in reducing fiscal responsibility for historic farm.
May 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Campaign Launched To Build City’s First Inclusive Playground
Battle with cancer leads to making Stella's Playground for children of all abilities.
May 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
The Final Voyage of Deep Thought
It was like a carnival down at the lakefront, as All City Towing managed to remove infamous boat.
May 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Anonymous Donor Will Fund Boat Removal
Donor approaches mayor's office. Marine salvager enacts plan to remove boat.
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisor Says County Will Remove S.S. Minnow
East Side Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman wants boat removed ASAP.
Apr 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Big Changes Coming to South Shore Park in 2025
Plus: South Shore Terrace opens for the Season.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Senior Center Housing on Parkland Faces Pushback
County running out of options for dilapidated senior centers.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
