Parks

MKE County: Milwaukee Might Get Thousands of New Trees
MKE County

Milwaukee Might Get Thousands of New Trees

County Parks seeks urban forestry grants funded by Inflation Reduction Act.

MKE County: Parks Foundation Says Donors Uninterested in July 3 Fireworks
MKE County

Parks Foundation Says Donors Uninterested in July 3 Fireworks

Parks foundation has been working with county to find sponsors for annual event.

MKE County: Parks Removed One Acre of Concrete in 2023
MKE County

Parks Removed One Acre of Concrete in 2023

Parks system making strides in effort to reduce the cost-burden of pavement.

MKE County: Zablocki Golf Course Reopens With Synthetic Greens
MKE County

Zablocki Golf Course Reopens With Synthetic Greens

New greens should save money on water, labor and fertilizer at county-run 9-hole course.

MKE County: July 3rd Fireworks Canceled
MKE County

July 3rd Fireworks Canceled

Without a sponsor, annual event is called off by Milwaukee County.

MKE County: 36 Pools, Splash Pads, Water Parks Opening in 2024
MKE County

36 Pools, Splash Pads, Water Parks Opening in 2024

Parks opening far more pools in 2024 after making waves with lifeguard hiring.

MKE County: McKinley Beach Reopens After Four Years
MKE County

McKinley Beach Reopens After Four Years

Adding and shaping 11,000 cubic yards of sand to create safer, shallower swimming area.

MKE County: Juneau Park Beer Garden Opens Friday
MKE County

Juneau Park Beer Garden Opens Friday

Beer garden opens for second season in downtown park with lake views.

MKE County: Climate Change Threatens Milwaukee’s Coastline
MKE County

Climate Change Threatens Milwaukee’s Coastline

New report documents big changes, multiple threats to miles of valuable coastline.

MKE County: Airport Park Gets New Playground
MKE County

Airport Park Gets New Playground

After years in limbo, Mitchell Airport Park's playground, one of the county's oldest, will be replaced.

MKE County: Cinco De Mayo Violence, Viral Video Prompt Community Response
MKE County

Cinco De Mayo Violence, Viral Video Prompt Community Response

County supervisor wants community events moved into parks for better security.

MKE County: Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping
MKE County

Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping

Current fine is $200. Dumping costing Parks approximately $14,000 a year to clean up.