Parks
Why Were Trees Cut Down at Veterans Park?
Parks clearing trees along lakefront lagoon killed by emerald ash borer.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
McKinley Marina Could Benefit From Trust Fund
Milwaukee County Parks proposes creating the fund to pay for future marina maintenance.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Wobbles on Brown Deer Disc Golf
After pushback from disc golfers Parks officials reconsidering new course design.
Sep 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
TIF Funds Support Walker Square Park Upgrades
One of a number of county parks getting funding from a city TIF district.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Bender Park Bike Trail Coming in 2025
1-mile trail through park in Oak Creek will bring riders closer to Racine-Kenosha Trail.
Sep 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
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
