Parks
Board Could Boost Illegal Dumping Fine 2,400%
Supervisor Shawn Rolland proposes raising fine from $200 to $5,000.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Graham KilmerParks Department Joins Pickleball Mania
Free, outdoor pickleball comes to the county parks system.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Graham KilmerParks Plans Removal of Holler Park Pool, Other Disused Buildings
KK Parkway tennis courts and St. Martins Park Pavilion also on the list.
Jun 30th, 2024 by Graham KilmerWehr Nature Center Plans Improvements
Nature preserve working with the Friends of Wehr Nature Center to plan, fundraise.
Jun 29th, 2024 by Graham KilmerSee Harley-Davidson’s New $20 Million Park
New park represents transformation, recommitment to historic HQ says CEO.
Jun 24th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneTwo 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 KilmerParks 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 KilmerFederal Funds Turn Zablocki Golf Course Synthetic
Synthetic tee boxes and greens at golf course are another ARPA success story.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Graham KilmerChanges 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 KilmerOfficials 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 KilmerMilwaukee Might Get Thousands of New Trees
County Parks seeks urban forestry grants funded by Inflation Reduction Act.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Graham KilmerParks 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