Parks
County Deploying $1.3 Million in Environmental Cleanup Grants
Projects including adding sand to Bradford beach, improving animal habitats along Menomonee River.
Sep 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin’s Infrastructure Gets ‘C’ Grade
Up from 'C-' four years ago in American Society of Civil Engineers ranking. Public parks ranked lowest.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Parks, Riverkeeper, MMSD Partner on Tree Planting
Kinnickinnic River Parkway is first site chosen for reforestation partnership.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
City Unveils Plan to Replace Swing Park
'The Landing at Tannery Row' would be a big change. Citizen input sought.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
County Gets $1.5 Million for Urban Forestry
Federal funds will help the parks department expand its forestry crew.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks
And costs could go higher if cleanup costs exceed $5,000. Full board approval remains.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Domes Group Proposes $133 Million Repair, Redevelopment
Friends of the Domes plan to save the Domes needs $30 million from Milwaukee County.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
You Can Help Plan Trails in Milwaukee
Parks department seeks robust public input as it plans major expansion of biking-walking trails.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Buses, Courthouse Project Pushed For 2025 Budget
County committee doing early work on budget struggles to find enough funding.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Hampshire Street Oak Leaf Trail Ramp Might Finally Be Built
Long awaited project is well positioned heading into 2025 budget. But will it survive?
Aug 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Make Your Feelings Known on Planned Boerner Botanical Gardens Fence
County Parks launches survey to help determine a boundary for the fence.
Aug 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Opens New Playground at Vogel Park
Neighborhood park on northwest side gets new ADA-accessible park.
Jul 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
