Milwaukee County Parks

Friends of Jackson and Manitoba Parks to Launch Community Group Jan. 10 amidst Tom Pipia’s nature photographs

Make a Splash! Lifeguard Training Kicks Off for Milwaukee County Parks 2026 Season

The Unseen History Behind McKinley Marina’s Seawall Construction

Work on the flushing channel revives the story of a tunnel, a giant pump and Milwaukee’s fight against the “river nuisance.”

2025 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2025 Accomplishments

Milwaukee County Parks Opens Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park for 2025-26 season

Milwaukee County Parks Hosts Two “Breakfast with Santa” Events This Month

Wilson Park’s Concrete Channels Targeted for Removal

If county approves, MMSD flood management plan would transform park.

Marvel at Downtowns holiday lights aboard the Jingle Bus

Narrated tours return Friday through Sunday evenings as part of the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

Brewers Community Foundation Announces More Than $5.7 Million Raised in 2025; More Than $66 Million Raised Since 2010 Inception

“Beyond the Diamond” Community Relations Efforts Make Memorable Impact

Supervisor Logsdon Announces Upcoming Meetings Between Hales Corners, Parks Department on Future of Hales Corners Pool

Next Week: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Invites Residents to Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Shuttered Hales Corner Pool Needs $600,000 in Repairs

After testing pool, Parks finds long list of problems needing repair.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Invites Residents to Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

New Friends Group Launches Nonprofit to Ensure Milwaukee’s Jackson and Manitoba Parks Remain Vibrant and Accessible for Generations

Would You Like to Donate to County Government?

County working on plan to create public donation portal.

Supervisors Martinez, Capriolo Celebrate Launch of New Friends Group Supporting Jackson & Manitoba Parks

County Installs Suicide Prevention Signs in Parks

40 signs going up in parks and along the lakefront.

DNR Celebrates Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Award Winners Ahead Of America Recycles Day

Warnimont Park Sits on Former Garbage Dump

'Contamination may still be discharging' from old Manke Dump, analysis notes.

Board Adopts 2026 Budget, Reduces Size of MCTS Cut

Supervisors manage to restore some cuts, but transit and human services are hard hit in 2026 budget.

Supervisor Sequanna Taylor Highlights Key Co-Sponsorships in 2026 Milwaukee County Budget

Unusual Partnership Leads To New Amenities in Jackson Park

Flood plain project yields new space for pickleball.

New Sport Courts Ribbon Cutting at Jackson Park

Milwaukee County Parks Announces Public Meetings for Trails Network Plan Update

Downtown Milwaukee will radiate holiday cheer during annual kickoff extravaganza on Nov. 20 at Pere Marquette Park

Kickoff ceremony to feature fireworks, giveaways, and performances from local entertainers

Little Menomonee River Parkway No Longer for Cars

County Parks road-to-trail project on northwest side 'now a space for people.'

New Community-Inspired, Accessible Playground Celebrated at Popuch Park

Milwaukee County Parks Celebrates Completion of the Little Menomonee River Parkway Roadway-to-Trail Conversion Project

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Launches Annual Turkey Give Away Donation Drive

Preserve Our Parks Calls for Dedicated Funding to Protect Milwaukee County Parks

County Can’t Afford Disaster Recovery

County officials were already cutting the 2026 budget when feds denied disaster aid.

Supervisor Deanna Alexander Advances Reforms to Strengthen Transparency, Accountability, and Community Investments

Milwaukee County Parks Completes Washington Park Lagoon Bridge Project

Hot Spell Sauna Spending Winter in McKinley Marina

Nordic-style sauna business reopens for winter in new location.

Parks Allows Advertising on Public Lakefront

Only to get angry feedback from citizens and take down the signs. So no more ads?

Residents invited to Community Resource Lunch event on Saturday, October 18

Hot Spell Sauna Reopens November 1 at McKinley Marina for the 2025–2026 Season

Lakeside sauna and cold plunge returns in partnership with Milwaukee County Parks

Parks Plans Mitchell and Kosciuszko Lagoon Improvements

Milwaukee County Parks planning shoreline stabilization at two lagoons.

75 Prominent Community Leaders Endorse Jack Eckblad for Re-Election to Milwaukee County Board

New Trail Planned For Bender Park

County puts trail construction project out to bid.

Bartolotta’s Celebrates 30 Years of Lake Park Bistro

The popular French bistro opened in 1995.

State Provides Funding Support for Universal Park

DNR grant boosts new park accessible to those of all abilities.

Washington Park Pool Slated For Demolition

Area supervisor, nonprofit want a different replacement than what county has planned.

Will County Rehab Kosciuszko Community Center?

Kosciuszko Community Center renovation would advance under Crowley budget.

Milwaukee County Parks Awarded $827,376 Through Wisconsin DNR and National Park Service via Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to Enhance Outdoor Recreation and Accessibility

Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro Celebrates 30 Years of Fine Dining and Award-Winning Hospitality

Beloved lakefront French bistro opened to the public on September 28, 1995

Crowley’s Budget Proposal Includes Service Cuts and Big Infrastructure Spending

Recommended budget pares back spending in certain areas, increases taxes to close $46.7 million deficit.

Construction Underway on Northwest Side Trail

New trail part of effort to fill gaps in Oak Leaf Trail.

Milwaukee County Child Support Services to Host Community Open House at Coggs Center

The community, especially parents and families, are invited to learn more about services and meet the team

Spooktacular Fun Awaits as Milwaukee County Parks Hosts Two Family-friendly Halloween Celebrations

Supervisor Logsdon Applauds New Partnership Between Milwaukee County Parks and Hales Corners Lions Club

South Shore Park Has a New Beach

After many years of work, new beach should solve water quality problems.

Doors Open Milwaukee Celebrates 15th Anniversary with 160+ Sites, Sept. 27–28

Arts Funding Approved, But Future Fight Likely

Supervisors struggle with lack of arts funding and desire to make everyone happy.

South Shore Beach Rehabilitation Project Completed After More Than a Decade of Study and Planning

Supervisors Support Balloon Release Ban

Not just an environmental issue, balloons pose a second, more immediate risk.

Housing Development Proposed For City’s Far Northwestern Edge

Proposal for rare virgin site within city borders.

3rd Annual Back to School Festival Was a Rousing Success!

Statement of Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr.

Kosciuszko Community Center Hosts Open House With Special Membership Discounts

MCTS Wins Grants For New Buses

$8 million in federal-state funds will also pay for traffic signal optimization projects on two key streets.

Doors Open Milwaukee Celebrates 15 Years, Sept. 28–29

Downtown Bridge Closures to Watch Out For

Two bridges connecting Downtown to surrounding neighborhoods will be closed for up to two months.

Rise Drug Free MKE Coalition Marks International Overdose Awareness Day

Parks Suffered Serious Flood Damage

Dozens of sites damaged. County Executive Crowley repeats call for federal assistance.

Join Us In Taking Cathedral Square to the Next Level

Fundraiser for Cathedral Square Friends features Tom Barrett and Guy Smith, and music by DJ Shawna.

Milwaukee County Parks Invites Public to Help Shape the Future of Trails

Parks Department May Close 4 Pools

It's also planning to permanently close all wading pools by 2035.

Milwaukee County Parks and Partners Unleash New Downtown Dog Park – Celebrate with $19 Annual Passes in 2025

Public Input Sought on Countywide Trail Plan

First public meeting set for new trail plan. Share your ideas online, too.

China Lights Returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens with New “Magical Forest” Theme and Over 40 Enchanting Lantern Displays

Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation Announce the 18th Annual Run Back to School

Registration for this event is now open

All-City Towing Owner Buys Deep Thought

Jeff Piller outbids others for the infamous boat he removed from shoreline.

Next Steps Announced Following ‘Deep Thought’ Vessel Auction

This Thursday: Joy Engine’s First ArtBlaze

This Free Beachside Series of Art, Music, and Wonder Brings All-Ages Fun as the Waves Roll in and the Sun Goes Down

We Want Offers for Trimborn Farm

County seeks operator to adaptively reuse farm site, preserving historic buildings and public access.

Back to School Fest Returns for 30th Year (date Correction)

Milwaukee County Parks Offers 50% Off Aquatic Center Passes for Final Month of Summer

Crowley Approves $30 Million for Domes

County will start funding Mitchell Park Domes redevelopment in 2026 budget.

County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Sign Legislation Approving Plan to Redevelop and Restore Mitchell Park Domes

Fundraiser for Cathedral Square Friends Aims to Shed Light on Important Statue

Featuring special guests Tom Barrett and Guy Smith, spectacular view of Cathedral Square

Community meetings set for major S. 43rd St. construction project

Board Approves $30 Million Commitment For Domes

Supervisors provide policy commitment to provide $30 million over six years.

Discover the Plants Behind Your Favorite Beverages at “Brews and Botany”

Downtown Dog Park Announces Opening Date

'Yappy Hour' will launch dog park, which will then be open daily.

Why Mitchell Park Needs The Domes

And why it matters so much for the people of Milwaukee's near South Side.

Deep Thought Goes Up For Auction This Week

Online auction for infamous beached boat goes live Tuesday morning.

New South Shore Park Playground Opens

Parks rebuilds one of the biggest, most popular playgrounds in the system.

After Quick Success, Parks Fundraising Effort More Than Doubles In Size

'Cheers to Our Parks' seeks donations for $1.25 million effort.

Supervisors Rip EV Chargers in Parks

Supervisors echo criticism from Common Council members.

Parks Committee Backs $30 Million Domes Deal

But supervisors are worried about projects in their districts that won't get funded.

Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns

'I'd cut this program if I was the federal government,' said one alderman.

Domes Plan Requires $30 Million From County

Upside: it will gain lots of private matching money. Downside: the county is broke.

Parks Will Resurface 9 Playgrounds This Year

System has 112 playgrounds and also plans to rebuild Popuch Park playground.

Board Rejects McGovern Senior Center Project

Controversial project would have involved private housing on public land, but was viewed as only option to save center.

Celebrating 100 Years of A Sewage Plant

Jones Island is a national landmark. Officials gather to mark its importance.

MMSD Will Build Stormwater Infrastructure in Washington Park

Sewerage district partnering with county parks and Urban Ecology Center.

Joy Engine Announces the Return of ArtBlaze

Milwaukee’s Free Beachside Summer Series of Art, Music & Wonder

The Uncertain Future of Hales Corners Park Pool

Sup. Logsdon wants to fill the pool and see if anything needs fixing. And then?

Let’s Not See County Parks as Development Opportunities

County exec's plan to add senior housing to McGovern Park is a bad idea.