Parks
Two Road-to-Trail Projects Are Finally Moving To Construction
Parks system will replace two parkway segments with trails in bid to expand access, reduce maintenance.
Jun 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Planning 10 Miles of New Trails by 2026
Parks sets ambitious goal, plans to focus trail development on "historically underserved communities."
Jun 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Funds Turn Zablocki Golf Course Synthetic
Synthetic tee boxes and greens at golf course are another ARPA success story.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Changes Coming to Brown Deer Disc Golf?
Parks wants to protect natural areas. Disc golfers say it will ruin best course in Milwaukee.
Jun 18th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Officials Celebrate Kletzsch Dam Fish Passage
$3 million project connects fish to 54 miles of habitat that's been out of reach for 80 years.
Jun 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Might Get Thousands of New Trees
County Parks seeks urban forestry grants funded by Inflation Reduction Act.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Foundation Says Donors Uninterested in July 3 Fireworks
Parks foundation has been working with county to find sponsors for annual event.
May 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Removed One Acre of Concrete in 2023
Parks system making strides in effort to reduce the cost-burden of pavement.
May 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Zablocki Golf Course Reopens With Synthetic Greens
New greens should save money on water, labor and fertilizer at county-run 9-hole course.
May 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
July 3rd Fireworks Canceled
Without a sponsor, annual event is called off by Milwaukee County.
May 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
36 Pools, Splash Pads, Water Parks Opening in 2024
Parks opening far more pools in 2024 after making waves with lifeguard hiring.
May 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
McKinley Beach Reopens After Four Years
Adding and shaping 11,000 cubic yards of sand to create safer, shallower swimming area.
May 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
