Content referencing Milwaukee County Parks - Page 2
Will Public Pool System Ever Be The Same Again?
Lifeguard shortage reduced. But funding to reopen all the pools lacking.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Domes Project Lining Up Key Financing Component
Complicated redevelopment project needs funding from several sources.
Feb 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Effort Aims To Reduce E. Coli Closures at Bradford Beach
Project will also try to reduce pollution from seagull droppings at McKinley Beach.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Kicks Off Domes, Wehr Nature Center Discount Days
Free parking at Wehr and discounted admission at the Domes begins Thursday, Feb. 27.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MMSD Project Will Reduce Flooding in Jackson Park
Effort to re-naturalize the Kinnickinnic River and remove concrete channels moves west.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Budget Gives Trail Projects Some Teeth
Governor supports local governments using eminent domain for trail, sidewalk projects.
Feb 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Indoor Golf Facility Proposed For Noyes Park
Youth golf organization planning 15,000 square foot golf facility, new practice facilities.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Parks and Greendale Consider Land Swap
Village would take over parkland it's maintained for 30 years and give up forest land.
Feb 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Habitat Restoration Planned in Kletzsch Park
Project will support habitats for forest and wetland dwelling birds and amphibians.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Withdraw Sade Robinson Memorial
Supervisors pull support on behalf of family after racist messages and abuse.
Feb 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
WisDOT Releasing New Freeway-to-Boulevard Designs in April
State agency plans to offer three 'themes' for replacing the Stadium Freeway with a boulevard.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Removing Berm in King Park
Why? 'Crime prevention through environmental design.'
Jan 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Restoring Native Prairie, Forest on Former Agricultural Land
Department will restore 90 acres of land in Franklin to natural habitat.
Jan 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Great Lakes Funding Critical To County Parks
Bipartisan bill to extend federal funding will help reduce pollution in Milwaukee's watershed.
Jan 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Back Sade Robinson Memorial in Warnimont Park
Six supervisors are co-sponsors; Parks department working with Robinson family.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Lifeguard Training Begins For Summer 2025
Parks department has lacked full complement of lifeguards for years.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Consulting Firm Selected To Overhaul Milwaukee Trail Plan
Countywide trail plan has not been updated for nearly two decades.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
McKinley Marina Getting New Boat Launches
Milwaukee County Parks putting finishing touch on marina parking lot project.
Dec 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
White Paint or Green Paint?
County officials disagree on what color for bike lanes when Mason St. bridge repainted.
Dec 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Carmen Breaks Ground On $55 Million High School
Charter network will combine its South and Southeast high schools.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Ice Skating Starts Friday at Red Arrow Park
Free 'Slice of Ice' experience will be open as long as weather allows.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Parks Trails Under Construction
More than a mile of new trail in two parks should be finished by summer 2025.
Dec 11th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meaux Park Gets New ‘Connaughton Courts’
Connaughton Foundation and Kellners fund redevelopment of six courts for popular park.
Nov 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Two Road-to-Trail Projects Funded in 2025
$10 million for two small projects within county parks approved.
Nov 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
King Park Community Center Turkey Drive Underway
Community center raising funds to feed 3,000 families on Thanksgiving.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Pickleball Courts Open at West Milwaukee Park
New courts in West Milwaukee are only second park with pickleball in county parks system.
Nov 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Estabrook Beer Garden Offering Half-Priced Beer
Half-price pints and patio furniture for sale at the beer garden through Sunday.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Parks Fundraising Campaign Raises $530,000 Far Faster Than Expected
'Cheers to our Parks' campaign with Molson Coors outperforming expectations.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Ribbon Cutting on New Lyons Park Playground
New southwest side playground improves accessibility for children and families.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisor Adds Domes Project to 2025 Budget
Board advances plan to redevelop the Domes, transfer operations to nonprofit.
Oct 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Replacing Its Oldest Playground
And it's only happening after a special design flourish was added.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Oak Leaf Trail Temporarily Closed in Tosa
A section of trail providing safe crossing of Highway 100 is temporarily closed.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
State Funds 10 Milwaukee Real Estate Projects
From cargo to veterans, Meta House to Milwaukee Rep, new program boosts local efforts.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
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
South Shore Breakwater Project Could Finish in 2025
Crowley includes funding in 2025 budget to finish $26 million sea wall project.
Oct 5th, 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
Parks, Riverkeeper, MMSD Partner on Tree Planting
Kinnickinnic River Parkway is first site chosen for reforestation partnership.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
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
Construction Starts On Long-Awaited Downtown Dog Park
Project expected to be completed by year's end. Foxtown Landing will follow in 2026.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Committee Approves Villa Terrace Takeover Plan
The future of Charles Allis Museum meanwhile remains a question mark.
Sep 4th, 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
Charter School Advances New Building While Uncertainty With MPS Looms
Carmen plans new building on Oklahoma Ave. MPS might kick it out of colocated space
Aug 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Wants To Redesign Red Arrow Park?
Downtown park on Water St. targeted for redesign to increase its use and accessibility.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Massive Sea Creature Emerges at Bradford Beach
Sand sculpture is part of the summer's final ArtBlaze on the Beach celebration.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Local Groups Promote Equitable Water Access and Recreation
An ever-growing variety of groups and activities enjoy Milwaukee's waters.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Michael Timm
China Lights “Year of the Dragon” Opens in September
Annual festival will include many new lanterns this year, including a brand new dragon.
Aug 8th, 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
South Shore Beach Reconstruction Scheduled for Fall
Bay View will likely have a new beach with cleaner water by next summer.
Jul 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Robots Are Coming To Milwaukee Beaches
Plastic Free MKE launches new plastic cleaning robots at Milwaukee public beaches.
Jul 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Brown Deer Golf Course Adding Large Practice Facility
Milwaukee County Parks plans to add putting green, practice bunker and cart paths.
Jul 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Municipal Cooperation Needed on Illegal Dumping in Parks
County considers fines up to $10,000, but lower municipal penalties would prevail.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Could Boost Illegal Dumping Fine 2,400%
Supervisor Shawn Rolland proposes raising fine from $200 to $5,000.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Department Joins Pickleball Mania
Free, outdoor pickleball comes to the county parks system.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks 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 Kilmer
Wehr Nature Center Plans Improvements
Nature preserve working with the Friends of Wehr Nature Center to plan, fundraise.
Jun 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
See Harley-Davidson’s New $20 Million Park
New park represents transformation, recommitment to historic HQ says CEO.
Jun 24th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Move Over RNC, ‘Great Cosmopods’ To Take Over Milwaukee’s Beaches
30-foot 'sea creatures' part of ArtBlaze, a series of four free events to liven up summer.
Jun 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
RNC Poised To Use Loophole To Force Protest Zone Relocation
Pere Marquette Park would become part of RNC "hard zone" instead of just outside of it.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
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
2024 Guide to Farmers Markets in Milwaukee
All located in the city, offering fresh foods, entertainment and community this summer.
Jun 8th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
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
Walker’s Point Will Get New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes
And upgraded skate park. City plans 11 projects to improve south-side area.
May 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Humboldt Park Beer Garden Opens Thursday
The Vine will offer Lakefront Brewery beers and food from Karol's Kitchen.
May 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Updating Countywide Trail Plan
Planning process seeks citizen input on future of Milwaukee trail system.
May 18th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Juneau Park Beer Garden Opens Friday
Beer garden opens for second season in downtown park with lake views.
May 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Climate Change Threatens Milwaukee’s Coastline
New report documents big changes, multiple threats to miles of valuable coastline.
May 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Cinco De Mayo Violence, Viral Video Prompt Community Response
County supervisor wants community events moved into parks for better security.
May 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Roundhouse Offering Free Beer For Seasonal Reopening
The beer garden at McKinley Marina begins its third season on May 23.
May 10th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping
Current fine is $200. Dumping costing Parks approximately $14,000 a year to clean up.
May 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Legalize Hammocks!
Parks Department seeks repeal of ordinance outlawing hammocks in county parks.
May 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs
Plus: Mayor's new picks for lobbying leader, innovation director and labor negotiator.
May 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Pat Connaughton Foundation Renovating Meaux Park Basketball Courts
Meaux Park courts used for historic Warning League youth basketball program.
May 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Cudahy Nature Preserve Receives Old-Growth Forest Designation
Nature preserve recognized by national network of old-growth forests.
May 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Boerner Botanical Gardens Opening 50th Summer Season
The prized public gardens open for the season Wednesday, May 1.
Apr 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Whitnall Park Beer Garden Opens This Week
Beer garden offering 24 taps and summer pig roasts opens May 1.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Sherman Park Revitalization Project Begins
$2.5 million project includes more than a dozen planned improvements to the park.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
McKinley Beach Will Open for Summer
After drownings, beach has been closed since 2020.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Soul Food Restaurant Coming to Humboldt Park
Karol's Kitchen and Catering will replace Triciclo Peru at beer garden.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Domes Plan Expected This Summer
Friends group working with Parks on final plan for Mitchell Park Domes. But will it work?
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Announces Discount Days for Domes, Wehr Nature Center
Special days each month aim to attract more visitors.
Apr 18th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Makes Final Push for Summer Lifeguards
County hoping to increase lifeguards by 10% in 2024.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Finds Support for Tosa Road-To-Trail Project
A section of Underwood Creek Parkway would become mixed-use trail.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
