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Tropical Dome Reopens at Mitchell Park
Long-term future of Domes still unclear.
Sep 29th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Alderman Bob Bauman to Tap the First Keg at this Weekend’s Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest to take place at Pere Marquette Park and Marcus Center Grounds Thursday, September 29th through Sunday, October 2nd
Sep 27th, 2016 by Westown Association
Chinese Lantern Festival Opening at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Oct. 1
It's a celebration of Asian culture featuring 40 larger-than-life sculptural lantern displays.
Sep 26th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Parks
The Whitnall House
One of handful of Pre-Civil War homes in City, was birthplace of the "Father of Milwaukee Parks System."
Sep 21st, 2016 by Michael Horne
Oktoberfest Comes to Whitnall Park, Sept. 24-Oct. 30
Among the offerings will be 10 Oktoberfest beers, including two premium Munich brews.
Sep 20th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Parks
The Original Milwaukee Oktoberfest returns to the Marcus Center Grounds and Pere Marquette Park
September 29-October 2
Sep 16th, 2016 by Westown Association
Whitnall Ave. Named After “Father” of Parks
And Gordon Park is named for his son.
Sep 15th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Construction, Installation of Displays for China Lights Lantern Festival Underway at Boerner Botanical Gardens
A group of 28 artisans from China are working on the 1,000 sculptural lantern components needed to create 40 larger-than-life displays.
Sep 14th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Parks
County Executive Chris Abele, Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic Announce $350,000 EPA Grant for South Shore Project
The South Shore project aims to improve water quality and beach health, with a long term goal of being removed from the top 10 worst beach list.
Sep 13th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
World Music Returns to Humboldt Park, Sept. 17
Featured are four local bands specializing in music with Brazilian, Hawaiian, Aftrican, and Afro-Columbian influences.
Sep 12th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Parks
Board Chairman Lipscomb and Parks Committee Chair Haas Announce 9/13/2016 Public Hearing on Pokemon Go and 2017 Parks Budget Request
Invite Public to Testify about Pokemon GO in the Park and Proposed Parking Meters on the Lakefront
Sep 12th, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Will Some County Parks Be Closed?
Survey from Abele administration offers this as possible solution. But why?
Sep 7th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Final Poetry in the Park with Br!NK at Juneau Park, Sept. 13
The staged reading at Juneau Park is part of the tour culminating in a weekend reading festival at the Broadway Theatre Center.
Sep 6th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Parks
County Executive Chris Abele Announces “Parks with Purpose” Community Workshops
Information gathered will support the two major park planning efforts underway simultaneously.
Aug 31st, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
We WANT You to Pika-choose Milwaukee County Parks
“To be clear, simply playing Pokémon GO doesn’t require a permit...”
Aug 25th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Abele Relents on Domes Committee?
Says he will accept county board committee on Mitchell Park Domes. But will he?
Aug 19th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Tickets for Exclusive Preview Night of the China Lights are on sale now at the Marcus Center Box Office!
Thursday, September 29 at the Boerner Botanical Gardens
Aug 8th, 2016 by Marcus Performing Arts Center
Inaugural Chinese Lantern Festival Comes to Boerner Botanical Gardens in October
1,000 sculptural components will be created on-site by more than 30 artists from China.
Aug 8th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Parks
Artists in the Garden
At the Boerner Botanical Gardens, August 20 and 21, 2016
Aug 2nd, 2016 by League of Milwaukee Artists
Lake Park Bridge Faces Thorny Issues
Citizens narrow options, but funding issue still makes any solution tough to accomplish.
Jul 29th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Artists in The Garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Aug. 20, 21
A Juried Art Fair with Plein Air Competition
Jul 28th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Parks
International Agreement to Bring Chinese Lantern Festival to Boerner Botanical Gardens in October
Throughout October, the festival’s 40 giant displays will illuminate nine acres of the Botanical Gardens.
Jul 19th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Parks
Survey Seeks Opinions on Domes’ Future
County asks citizens to complete online survey with nine options for Mitchell Park Domes.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Free Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Performance at Boerner Botanical Gardens June 30
The MSO will present a festive and patriotic program, featuring the music of Strauss, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, Sousa, and others.
Jun 23rd, 2016 by Milwaukee County Parks
Board Chair Fights Park Road Closure
Abele would close Brown Deer Park road to expand golf driving range. Lipscomb not sold.
Jun 9th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Jackson Park Farmers Market Starts June 9
The farmers market will feature fresh fruits, vegetables and plants along with a food truck and prepared food.
Jun 9th, 2016 by Jackson Park Community Association
Lake Park Bridge Work Group Announced
Will it be repaired, torn down or replaced? A public meeting will discuss on May 17.
May 11th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Abele Quietly Changes Brown Deer Park
Circular road through park becomes dead end to create golf driving range.
May 5th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Cathedral Square Market to offer local produce and free entertainment this summer season
Farmers’ market featuring yoga, dance workouts, music and more every Saturday
May 2nd, 2016 by East Town Association
Parks Naturalist Wins $10,000 Award from National Science Teachers Association
Bryant will use the $10,000 award to train and mentor teachers in integrating the school’s forest into the curriculum of each grade level.
Apr 27th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Parks
12 Things Will Decide Domes’ Future
Politicians will decide their fate, but citizens can lead the way. 12 issues are key.
Apr 22nd, 2016 by Virginia Small
Milwaukee County Gets Greener: Brewers Foundation Donates Trees to Milwaukee County Parks
The Parks Department will receive 70 trees representing seven species—catalpa, sugar maple, swamp white oak, Kentucky coffee tree, hackberry, Japanese tree lilac, and honeylocust.
Apr 21st, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Live From Milwaukee, It’s MSNBC!
Chris Matthews and company are broadcasting to the world from Lakefront Brewery.
Apr 5th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Roy Staab: Nature In Three Parts
June 2–September 18, 2016
Apr 5th, 2016 by Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens
Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Announces 2016 Winners Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods
Amani Neighborhood Soars with Recognitions in Three Award Categories
Mar 17th, 2016 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Duel Over the Domes
Abele and county board creating dueling committees to address damaged domes.
Mar 16th, 2016 by Virginia Small
People’s Choice Award Encourages the Public to Vote For Milwaukee Improvement Projects and Leaders
Awards Recognize Innovative Projects Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods
Mar 7th, 2016 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
We Love the Parks
Both candidates say they love county parks. Which has best approach to maintain them?
Mar 2nd, 2016 by Chris Abele and Chris Larson
Hundreds Attend Hearing on Domes
Larson says it must be saved; reconstruction cost estimated at $60-$71 million.
Feb 26th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez and Wyatt Massey
County Executive AWOL From Public Hearing on Future of the Domes
Abele Refuses to Listen to Community
Feb 24th, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
10 Reasons To Save The Domes
Their impact on city culture and image is immense.
Feb 24th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Domes Shutdown Worries Neighborhood
Clarke Square area will lose business with closing of farmers market, loss of visitors.
Feb 23rd, 2016 by Wyatt Massey
The Path Forward for Estabrook Dam
It’s a golden opportunity for Milwaukee if we tone down the rhetoric and consider the potential.
Feb 10th, 2016 by David Holmes
Wells Fargo Grant Helps West Side
$225,000 grant will improve homes in Washington Park area.
Jan 23rd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Moody Park Enhances Amani Neighborhood
$2 million renovation of park is among several changes helping north side neighborhood.
Jan 14th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
We Need Equity in High School Cycling
Some schools lack access to designated mountain bike trails. But there is a solution.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Marcus Center Cast Into Limbo
No one seems to agree with Abele's plan to have it absorbed by sprawling Wisconsin Center District.
Dec 14th, 2015 by Virginia Small
15 MANDI Finalists Announced
Nominees for neighborhood development innovation includes Doors Open and Walnut Way.
Dec 4th, 2015 by Sharon McGowan
15 Named for Improving Central City Neighborhoods
“Unsung Heroes” Selected as Finalists for the 2016 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation
Dec 3rd, 2015 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Urban Ecology Has Brainstorming Session
Neighbors meet with architects to discuss renovating Washington Park Urban Ecology Center.
Nov 24th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Oak Leaf Trail Extension Bike-Chain-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Milwaukee Lakefront to Ozaukee Interurban Trail Connection
Bridges along the corridor were instrumental in providing unimpeded access over I-43, Port Washington Road, Silver Spring Drive, the Milwaukee River Parkway, and the Milwaukee River.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Parks
UCC Finally Makes Pledged Payment to County
Group had promised to pay $20,000 for improvements in Walker Square playground.
Nov 10th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Lakefront Gateway Design Winner Named
Local firm Graef Selected for $23 million project to create a "beautiful" and "active" plaza.
Oct 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Lakefront Gateway Plaza National Design Competition Culminates with the Selection of the Graef Team
Water, Year-Round Activity Featured Among Ideas
Oct 27th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee
Milwaukee County to Host Job Fair for Veterans Thursday, October 8th
More than 80 employers will be present at the job fair.
Oct 7th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
United Community Center to Fulfill Promise
UCC begins process of making good on $20,000 pledge to Milwaukee County Parks
Sep 25th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Supervisor Jason Haas Announces Food Truck Friday at Morgan Park
Event to Feature Food, Fun, Music and Lots of Food Trucks
Sep 23rd, 2015 by Sup. Jason Haas
Community Art Inspires
Pulaski Park art project provided opportunity to engage residents and enhance the neighborhood.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
The Spirit of the Drift Bench
Now a popular fixture in Mitchell Park, there is quite a story -- and many builders -- behind it.
Sep 15th, 2015 by Laura Thompson
Global Union Returns to Humboldt Park
A free, farewell-to-summer festival of world music and culture. Featuring four bands, food, interactive family activities
Sep 9th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Parks
First Ciclovia MKE Is a Success
Bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages joined the fun.
Sep 2nd, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Public Beer Gardens Are Great Fun
County now boasts four permanent and two traveling beer gardens.
Aug 28th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
Moody Park Finally Reopens
$2 million spent on north side park builds new community center, basketball courts and a splash pad.
Aug 23rd, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
National Night Out in The Parks
Neighborhoods Celebrate Community in Area Parks
Jul 30th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Downtown employees to enjoy week of summertime perks
Milwaukee Downtown to host Downtown Employee Appreciation Week July 27 – July 31
Jul 8th, 2015 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
Moody Park to Open in Late August
Officials promise revamped Calvin Moody Park will open August 20th.
Jun 26th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Communication Breakdown at Milwaukee County?
Will Wisconsin Center District take over the Marcus Center? Frustrated supervisors grill Abele administration and get nowhere.
Jun 17th, 2015 by Hayley Keith
Five-Year St. Francis Brewing Company Contract Approved
Supervisor Haas’ Measure Allows for a 5% Return on Profits for Dedicated Maintenance Fund
May 22nd, 2015 by Sup. Jason Haas
County Executive to Open New Season of Traveling Beer Garden™
Milwaukee County Parks Adds Second Tour in 2015
May 15th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
New Bike Trails Coming
Beerline Trail from Keefe to Capitol Dr. will be completed in July and Phase 4 of Oak Leaf Trail north from Estabrook Park in November.
May 15th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Education and Transportation Top Concerns at Budget Forum
Democratic legislators hold listening session in Milwaukee and get an earful.
May 14th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
New County Policy Discourages Biking Events
Use of parks and Oak Leaf Trail requires two-week notice and $250 non-refundable fee, even for free events. Bike Federation protests policy.
May 4th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Invites Public to a Discussion on the Future of South Shore Park
Major improvements to water quality at beach planned
Mar 30th, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Water Hub Will Add New Office Building
Water Tech One, an 80,000-square-foot, four-story office building, will be the first constructed in the Global Water Technology Park.
Mar 24th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee County Parks Receives EPA Grant
$635,000 Grant for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Mar 17th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Parks
Veterans’ job fair will be Thursday at War Memorial
Event will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 5; 80 employers expected
Mar 4th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Dimitrijevic to hold listening session at Pulaski Pool
Neighborhood listening session will combine with “dollar days” event
Feb 25th, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Critical Projects Move Forward; Dam Included
Supervisor Theo Lipscomb, Sr., issued the following statement regarding the veto of repair of Estabrook Dam:
Feb 17th, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Crime Drops 32% in North Side Neighborhood
"Comprehensive community effort" credited for two-year crime decline in Amani neighborhood.
Feb 12th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Flip Flop Applesauce
Dysfunction Around the Estabrook Dam Continues at Milwaukee County as Finance Committee Votes to Switch County Policy on Dam. Again.
Jan 29th, 2015 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Second Traveling Beer Garden Tour Added for 2015
More than $400,000 Raised Last Year, Money Goes to Improve Parks
Jan 27th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
More Trails, More Plowing and Better Maps
An update on all the improvements for biking both locally and state-wide.
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Ribbon cutting, reception to mark opening of Center Street Park ice rink
Waterstone Bank Ice Rink at Center Street Park is open and free for the public to enjoy, nearly 25 years after the rink was closed because of budget cuts in the 1980s.
Jan 15th, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Can Milwaukee Upgrade to Gold Ranking?
City officials pledge to work towards upgrading the city's national, bicycle-friendly ranking from bronze to gold.
Dec 19th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
How a Gun Club Pollutes Lake Michigan
The Cudahy Gun Club’s shooters add one ton of lead to the lake per year. So why does the county board allow this?
Dec 18th, 2014 by Rick Kaiser
Renovation Razes Johnsons Park Pavilion
Center for Resilient Cities helps renovate park near 18th and Brown streets.
Dec 8th, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
Milwaukee County Adopts 2015 Budget
Expands Transit Service, Support for Homeless Residents and Provides Funding for Parks
Nov 19th, 2014 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee Riverkeeper Urges Milwaukee County Executive and Board to Allocate Funds for Estabrook Dam Removal in FY2015 Budget
Milwaukee Riverkeeper is asking the County Board and County Executive to remove Estabrook Dam.
Nov 14th, 2014 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Sup. Taylor Announces Passage of UW-Extension, Wehr, Hales Corners Park Pavilion and Pool Amendments
Supervisor Steve F. Taylor announces passage of amendments that continues contract with UW-Extension and funds major capital improvements at Hales Corners Park Pavilion and Pool.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Steve F. Taylor
Concerned Milwaukess Urge County Board to Preserve the Public’s Stake in O’Donnell Park
We, the undersigned, oppose the sale of O’Donnell Park to Northwestern Mutual Life.
Nov 3rd, 2014 by Press Release
