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Lincoln Park’s Henry Aaron Field Getting New Lighting
Parks would provide We Energies free utility easement so it can install new electrical infrastructure for lighting.
Mar 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Sherman Park Construction Will Begin This Spring
A new splash pad, bike loop and pathways will be constructed.
Mar 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Touts New Era for Parks Spending
County Executive signs $500,000 funding for parks using proceeds from new sales tax.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Whitnall Beer Garden Opening This Weekend
With unseasonably warm weather, Parks hosting first beer garden pop-up since 2017.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Area Supervisors Want Less Road-To-Trail Conversion In Jackson Park
'The trail will be wonderful for everybody else,' but not nearby residents, supervisor says.
Feb 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Will County Ever Be Able to Afford Parks System?
New Wisconsin Policy Forum report looks at potential tools and agreements to pay for park maintenance.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Why Do We Care About The Sturgeon?
How reintroducing sturgeon to the Milwaukee River connects all of us. Third story in series.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Why Historic Whitnall Golf Course Needs Redesign
New irrigation system, practice facilities part of once-in- a-century redesign.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Seeks Kosciuszko Community Center Members
Center offers many activities, amenities. Holding an open house all day Tuesday.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Oppose Controversial Road-to-Trail Project
Parks department wants portion of Jackson Park Drive with no driveways converted to trail.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Brewers, Summerfest Offering Free Tickets to County Lifeguards
These and other freebies will help county recruit lifeguards, address the ongoing shortage.
Feb 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
City TIFs Becoming Useful Tool for County Parks
Red Arrow Park is latest-county asset to benefit from city's Tax Incremental Financing.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Runway Dog Park? Maybe Not
Funding source and timeline raise concerns, but county board may be split on the issue.
Jan 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Planning ‘High-Impact’ Investments in 2024
Seeking projects that can be quickly implemented, leverage additional funding or prepare for the future.
Jan 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Expanding Narcan Vending Machine Program
Officials want to add 8 more in Milwaukee; businesses, nonprofits urged to request one.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Could Shuttered Runway Dog Park Be Replaced?
Park near airport shut down after FAA objections. Supervisor pushes for a replacement.
Jan 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Urban Ecology Center Adding Trail Connection, Greenspace to Riverside Park
Planned event hall development includes features designed for public access, recreation.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Plan Would Improve Red Arrow Park, Overhaul Two Downtown Streets
And use downtown property taxes to bail out Century City TIF district.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
How the Kletzsch Fishway Was Created
And how it will change the Milwaukee River and its fish.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Could Underwood Creek Parkway Become A Trail?
Parkway has been closed since 2020 due to interstate construction.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Construction on New Kohl Park Trail Planned for Spring
2.6 mile trail will run through park and connect to Oak Leaf Trail.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Annual Train Show Returns to Domes
'Tiny Toy Towns' include small towns built of children's toys that G-scale model trains ride through.
Jan 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Habitat Restoration Coming to Kohl Park
Part of massive environmental cleanup effort. Project would tie in with new bike trail, create large natural area.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Ice Skating Returns to Red Arrow Park
Free, outdoor ice rink is finally open.
Jan 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
A Historic Year in Milwaukee County
A host of changes bodes well for Milwaukee's future, says county exec David Crowley.
Dec 24th, 2023 by David Crowley
Largest Fish Barrier Between Grafton and Lake Michigan Removed
New fish passage opens up 54 miles of habitat for native species like northern pike and sturgeon.
Dec 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Hopeful for Pool Openings in 2024
Committee adds funding to Parks budget for this, but more pools are not guaranteed.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Biggby Coffee Will Replace Starbucks at Red Arrow Park
New business will sell coffee, cocoa and more in the coveted downtown cafe space.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Supervisor Pushes Kletzsch Park Dam Overlook
$309,000 project would increase access to river, allow portage for canoes, kayaks.
Dec 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Hosting Pancake Dinners, Winter Activities
Activities include hiking, glow skating, skiing, snowshoeing and pickleball.
Dec 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Highway 100 Project Could Include New Bike Trail
Wauwatosa will fund bicycle and pedestrian trail, needs land from Milwaukee County Parks.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Budget Surplus Could Fund Infrastructure Projects
Entrepreneurial department wants to use its rising revenues for this, if board agrees.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Hiring Lifeguards for 2024 Summer Season
Offering bonuses to overcome shortage. Training starts in January.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Plants 1,800 New Trees in 2023
Tree planting across parks was bolstered in 2023 by friends groups. But is it enough?
Nov 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Mitchell Park Show Dome To Become A Snow Globe
The annual holiday show at The Domes begins Sat. Nov. 18.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
New Plan Emerging To Save The Domes
Friends of the Domes takes on bigger role in planning for Domes' future.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Donate to Annual King Community Center Turkey Drive
Community center hopes to provide turkeys for 3,000 families next week.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Could Park Friends Help Prevent Illegal Dumping?
County officials think neighborhood groups could watch for and report dumping.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Southside Park Getting A Fence You Didn’t Know It Needed
Supervisors add funding for fence around Boerner Botanical Gardens.
Nov 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Construction of Road-to-Trail Projects Planned for 2024
Redundant streets would be made into trails. Public meetings next week.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending
Board wants to surpass debt limit given new sales tax, surplus.
Nov 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Replaces Tippecanoe Park Playground
New playground funded through a 2021 real estate deal with Irgens.
Nov 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Starbucks Closing, County Seeks New Vendor For Red Arrow Park
New concessionaire or complementary business would anchor key downtown park.
Oct 26th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Crowley Signs Off On Greendale Barn Restoration
A property on Loomis Road once identified for demolition will be redeveloped for events, Airbnb-style rentals.
Oct 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Kosciuszko Center Remodeling Planned for 2024
Budget proposal includes funding for building improvements.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
The Return of Sherman Park Harvest Fest
2nd annual festival on Oct 28 connects community and county government, with free food and entertainment.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
A Record Year For Public Golf Courses
A new high of $10 million in revenue in 2023 for Milwaukee County Parks.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Waste $300,000
Three supervisors stall parks project at McKinley Marina, costing taxpayers $300,000.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Do County Parks Have Too Many Bridges?
System has 170 pedestrian bridges, spends millions per year maintaining them.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks System Proposes Demolition Of Vacant Buildings
County Executive's 2024 budget proposal includes funding for demolition of unused, nuisance buildings.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley’s 2024 Budget Departs From Decades of Cuts
Thanks to new sales tax and state revenue, property taxes go down and money for county services go up.
Sep 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Plans to Replace 2 Oak Leaf Trail Bridges
Aging Union Pacific railway bridges spanning I-43 in Glendale need replacing.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Endorse Airbnb Renovation Plan For Dilapidated Greendale Farmhouse
Entrepreneur will redevelop historic Stelzer barn and farmhouse into short-term rentals.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Restoring Wildlife Habitat in Little Menomonee River Parkway
$3 milllion grant from DNR will fund another restoration in Milwaukee Estuary.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Domes Costs Shock Supervisors
'I think we're just in shock,' supervisor says on estimate of up to $100 million for Domes.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
DNR Funding New Beach for South Shore Park
New South Shore Beach could be constructed in 2024.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Committee Moves to Replace Private Bus Security
Proposal includes 51 new 'Transit Rangers' trained and maintained by the county.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Whitnall Park Golf Course Getting Redesign
A public meeting is being held Sept. 14 on changes at golf course.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Share Your Opinion on Ravine Road
Sup. Wasserman will hold two community meetings on future of roadway through Lake Park.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Preparing for New, Improved Harley Park
Former Highland Park to get extensive landscaping and then funding from Harley Davidson.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Do We Really Need Ravine Road?
And did Olmsted really want cars motoring through Lake Park?
Aug 21st, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
South Shore Breakwater Getting Emergency Repairs This Fall
But 2023 budget politics may have killed appetite for long-term repairs.
Aug 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Ravine Road Debate Heats Up
Local parks group wants vehicle access maintained for roadway through Lake Park.
Aug 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Executive Hosting Parks ‘Celebrity Softball Game’
Teams include local journalists, artists, business owners, activists, politicians and community leaders.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff’s Deputy Is Again Sending Controversial Emails To Politicians
The deputy was suspended in 2021 for sending emails to politicians that identified him as Milwaukee deputy.
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
China Lights Festival Will Return Next Month
Popular art and cultural experience returns to Milwaukee area for the sixth time.
Aug 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Ravine Road Project Could Begin in 2024, With Pedestrian-Only Option
Parks requesting funding for planning, design and extensive public engagement.
Aug 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Launches Mitchell Park Campaign
Public engagement campaign aimed at building support, awareness for The Domes, Mitchell Park and a potential project.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Groundbreaking Held For Moss Universal Park
First park in county, and perhaps in U.S. that's wholly accessible for people with disabilities.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Oak Leaf Trail Could Be Extended in 2024
Federal funded trail connections planned in Kohl Park and Bender Park.
Jul 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Struggling Against Illegal Dumping
County parks have 'hot spots' for illegal dumping by contractors, landlords and others.
Jul 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Grants Could Fund Marina Upgrades
County grant office and Parks department seek federal and state grants.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Park Being Renamed After Milwaukee Jazz Legend
Cawker Play Area to become Al Jarreau Park.
Jul 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic Stelzer Barn, A Former Hostel, Could See New Life
Greendale entrepreneur proposing major investment in former farm owned by Milwaukee County Parks.
Jul 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Hank Aaron State Trail Sinkhole Fixed
Trail reopens between S. 76th Street. and S. 89th Street.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Downtown Development Agreements Will Help Fund County Parks
TIF districts for Northwestern Mutual and Fiserv projects funding county park improvements.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
City Endorses New Lakefront Marathon Course With Hoan Bridge
Approval eliminates issue that doomed the 2022 race.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Donors Interested in Saving Mitchell Park
But not necessarily saving the domes. Local supervisor, Parks and philanthropic community moving toward a new Mitchell Park project.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Sales Tax Hike Gets First Approval
County officials detail future cuts without sales tax plan, as Parks Department is halved and senior centers eliminated.
Jul 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Sinkhole Closes Part of Hank Aaron State Trail
Trail closed between S. 76th St. and S. 89th St.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
An Eagle Statue for Jacobus Park
Descendants of park's namesake wish to donate a statue to the park, named for energy company founder, former supervisor.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Oak Leaf Trail Projects Could Start in 2024
List includes a new ramp near UW-Milwaukee and trail modernization projects.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Bikes, Sculptures and Lots of Music
Week two of Summerfest headlines another packed Milwaukee summer weekend.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Michael Holloway
Switching To Electric Vehicles Would Save Milwaukee County Money
A new analysis of fleet electrification shows savings along with massive reduction in emissions.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Could MCTS Have New Security by 2024?
Task Force rushing to finalize a proposal for county buses before budget season. Will it work?
Jun 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
July 3 Fireworks A Week Away
But a new rule: No camping for annual fireworks. And volunteers sought to help clean up parks afterward.
Jun 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Pushing Sand at McKinley Beach
850 truckloads of sand will be hauled in for reconstruction of beach.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Seeks Sponsors for Free Admission Days
Milwaukee County Parks wants to offer special free admission days to three venues in 2024.
Jun 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
“Active Streets” Serves As Road-to-Trail Test Runs
Milwaukee County Parks closing sections of Little Menomonee and Lincoln Creek parkways.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
What Is The Future Of Doyne Park?
Golf course closed in 2022. Park could become a natural prairie or mountain bike trail.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Universal Ability Park Could Be Named Moss Park
Wisconsin Avenue Park would be redeveloped and renamed after major donor.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
How To Get to Summerfest 2023
No car? No problem. Here are 9 other ways to get there.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Could Pay For Old Loomis Road Repair, After Rejecting State Funding
New Sup. Kathleen Vincent seeks repairs stymied by former board.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Think Tank Studying Ways to Finance Parks Maintenance
Massive backlog of county parks infrastructure projects requires creative solutions.
May 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
2023 Guide to Farmers Markets in Milwaukee
All located in the city, offering fresh foods, entertainment and community this summer.
May 24th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
The Roundhouse Kicks Off Second Season
McKinley Marina beer garden and snack stand will host grand opening on May 25.
May 23rd, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
County Programs Win 5 National Awards
National Association of Counties' non-competitive awards praise Milwaukee's innovations.
May 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
27 Pools, Splash Pads and Water Parks Opening in Milwaukee
County boosts the number of facilities it will open for 2023 season.
May 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Adds More Lifeguards For Pools
Pool openings to be announced in the coming week.
May 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Rethinking Its Building Portfolio
System maintains old, unused buildings as it struggles with inadequate budget. Could some buildings be eliminated?
May 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
