Content referencing Milwaukee County Parks - Page 3
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
Celebrate Milwaukee Day In County Parks
Parks offering deals on admission and concessions along with special stickers.
Apr 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Humboldt Park Needs New Food Provider For Beer Garden
County looking for new operator after Triciclo Peru closed.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
City Will Redesign King Drive, Pere Marquette Park
And build a protected bike lane on W. Highland Avenue.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Golf Courses Open for the Season
12 of 13 county golf courses have opened. Golf has become cash cow for Parks.
Apr 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Just How Bad Are Milwaukee’s Roads?
They are among the worst in the state, which is also doing poorly, new report finds.
Apr 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Midwest Gaming Classic Will Pack Baird Center
Plus: Batter up for one brewery's anniversary party.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Michael Holloway
Parks Foundation, Molson Coors Raising $500,000 For Parks
Brewery donated $250,000 matching funds to "Cheers to our Parks" campaign.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
South Shore Beer Garden Opens Wednesday
County's 2024 beer garden season begins at South Shore Park.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
No More Free Boat Slips for Police
Board ends agreement with city and MPD tied to 1995 grant for McKinley Marina.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Why Is North Point Parking Lot Closed?
County Parks closing popular lakefront lot to reconstruct shoreline stone barrier.
Mar 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Backs Less Road-To-Trail Conversion in Jackson Park
Board backs area supervisors' proposal that costs more money.
Mar 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
See The 2024 Traveling Beer Garden Schedule
New stop added at Kops Park.
Mar 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Seek 400 Seasonal Workers by Summer
County offering $100 referral bonuses for new hires and returning seasonal workers.
Mar 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Gets $2 Million Federal Funding for Affordable Housing
Funding included in congressional earmarks for latest appropriations bill.
Mar 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Committee Backs Jackson Park Trail ‘Compromise’
Parks committee backs plan to downsize trail conversion along Jackson Park Drive.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Beer Fest Will Benefit County Parks
21 metro-area breweries will participate in Pours for Parks, this year raising funds for Humboldt Park.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
County Getting $4 Million Federal Funding for Transit, Parks
Return of federal earmarks, advocacy by Rep. Moore and Sen. Baldwin delivers for county.
Mar 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
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
