Milwaukee County Parks

The Bartolotta Restaurants Announces May 22 Season Opening of Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina

Popular lakefront amenity returns with all-new rotating lineup of local brews, “First 100 Beers Free” giveaway, live music, and more

2025 Traveling Beer Garden Tour Kicks Off May 14th at Wilson Park

County Replaces Its Oldest Playground

New Mitchell Airport Park playground required federal approval and a special design.

Airport Gardens Neighborhood Celebrates Opening of New Playground at Mitchell Airport Park

Community-led project spans multiple county administrations to deliver long-awaited playground at Mitchell Airport Park

Diverse Lineup Set for Free Musical Mondays Concerts In Lake Park in July and August

Fun lineup for Wonderful Wednesdays shows for children and families also announced

Jazz in the Park Announces Eight Nights of Live Music in Cathedral Square

Milwaukee’s free concert series returns with a lineup of salsa, soul, indie rock & more

Celebrate National Water Safety Week with Free Water Safety Day at Noyes Pool

Celebrate World Bonsai Day at Boerner Botanical Gardens

County Hiring New Contractor To Remove Beached Boat

Milwaukee County Parks planning removal operation Tuesday, May 6.

Temporary Closure of Lincoln Memorial Drive Scheduled for Boat Removal Operation

30th Street Corridor Trail Study Begins in May

Architecture and engineering firm will study feasibility of multi-use trail in 30th Street Corridor.

City Park To Be Named For La Causa Founder

'Clementina Castro Park' will honor civil rights pioneer.

Big Truck Day returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 17

Gordon Park Friends Soulful Summer Music Series 2025

20th Anniversary Season of Chill on the Hill

Supervisor Says County Will Remove S.S. Minnow

East Side Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman wants boat removed ASAP.

County Opens Public Golf Courses

All 13 county courses are ready for golfers.

Supervisor Wasserman Calls for Action on Abandoned Boat on Milwaukee County Shoreline

Milwaukee County Taxpayers Should Not Be Paying for the Cost of Tourists’ Irresponsible Behavior

Milwaukee County Parks Announces Opening of 2025 Golf Season

Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk Returns July 17

Milwaukee’s only nighttime run kicks off Bastille Days with a dash through downtown

Join Us This Spring For “Tea and Tulips” at The Domes!

Marquee Season for South Shore Park Kicks Off with Beer Garden Opening

Extensive improvements coming this season include a new beach, new playground, and completion of repairs to the storm wall around South Shore Yacht Club

Big Changes Coming to South Shore Park in 2025

Plus: South Shore Terrace opens for the Season.

Senior Center Housing on Parkland Faces Pushback

County running out of options for dilapidated senior centers.

Celebrate 414 Milwaukee Day with Special Offers from Milwaukee County Parks

South Shore Beer Garden Kicks Off the 2025 Season with New Flavors and Fan Favorites

Parks Awards Contract for Franklin Habitat Restoration Project

90 acres in county's Root River Parkway will be restored to forest and prairie land.

Crowley Releases Plan To Make County Carbon Neutral By 2050

Twenty-five-year effort will require lots of change, but county has already made major strides.

County’s Traveling Beer Garden Begins in May

Annual traveling beer garden coming to eight parks, starting May 14 at Wilson Park.

Milwaukee County Parks Announces the 2025 Traveling Beer Garden Schedule

Act Fast! Only 2 Lifeguard Training Sessions Left Before Summer Hiring Closes

County Board Authorizes $600,000 for Park Enhancements

Milwaukee County Parks Announces ‘Easter Egg-citement’ at Kosciuszko Community Center

Milwaukee County Parks Presents Spring Break Activities for All Ages

New South Shore Park Beach Takes Shape

New beach designed to improve water quality, reduce beach closings.

Parks Hosts One-Day Hiring Event for Seasonal Positions

Will Public Pool System Ever Be The Same Again?

Lifeguard shortage reduced. But funding to reopen all the pools lacking.

Domes Project Lining Up Key Financing Component

Complicated redevelopment project needs funding from several sources.

Effort Aims To Reduce E. Coli Closures at Bradford Beach

Project will also try to reduce pollution from seagull droppings at McKinley Beach.

Parks Kicks Off Domes, Wehr Nature Center Discount Days

Free parking at Wehr and discounted admission at the Domes begins Thursday, Feb. 27.

MMSD Project Will Reduce Flooding in Jackson Park

Effort to re-naturalize the Kinnickinnic River and remove concrete channels moves west.

Escape to Nature, From Your Home to Ours: Enjoy Free and Discounted Activities at Milwaukee County Parks

Evers Budget Gives Trail Projects Some Teeth

Governor supports local governments using eminent domain for trail, sidewalk projects.

Indoor Golf Facility Proposed For Noyes Park

Youth golf organization planning 15,000 square foot golf facility, new practice facilities.

Act Fast! Only 3 Lifeguard Training Sessions Left Before Summer Hiring Closes

Milwaukee County Leaders Celebrate New Highway Maintenance Facility

New Building Will Improve Operations, Increase Efficiency of Highway Maintenance in the Northern Region of Milwaukee County

County Parks and Greendale Consider Land Swap

Village would take over parkland it's maintained for 30 years and give up forest land.

Habitat Restoration Planned in Kletzsch Park

Project will support habitats for forest and wetland dwelling birds and amphibians.

Dive into Perks! Parks Hosts Lifeguard Training for the 2025 Season with Exciting Incentives

Celebrate Women and Girls in Science at the Kosciuszko Community Center

Supervisors Withdraw Sade Robinson Memorial

Supervisors pull support on behalf of family after racist messages and abuse.

WisDOT Releasing New Freeway-to-Boulevard Designs in April

State agency plans to offer three 'themes' for replacing the Stadium Freeway with a boulevard.

Parks Removing Berm in King Park

Why? 'Crime prevention through environmental design.'

Parks Restoring Native Prairie, Forest on Former Agricultural Land

Department will restore 90 acres of land in Franklin to natural habitat.

Free Fitness and Wellness Day at Noyes Indoor Pool

Supervisor Wasserman Thanks Residents for “Best County Supervisor” Selection

Milwaukee County Parks Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with “We are the Change” Event

Great Lakes Funding Critical To County Parks

Bipartisan bill to extend federal funding will help reduce pollution in Milwaukee's watershed.

Historian John Gurda Traces Parks’ Growth This Tuesday Evening

Milwaukee County Parks Celebrates a Year of Enhancements and New Beginnings

Supervisors Back Sade Robinson Memorial in Warnimont Park

Six supervisors are co-sponsors; Parks department working with Robinson family.

County Lifeguard Training Begins For Summer 2025

Parks department has lacked full complement of lifeguards for years.

Calling All Strong Swimmers! Milwaukee County Parks Announces Lifeguard Recruitment is Underway for the 2025 Summer Season

Consulting Firm Selected To Overhaul Milwaukee Trail Plan

Countywide trail plan has not been updated for nearly two decades.

2024 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2024 Accomplishments

McKinley Marina Getting New Boat Launches

Milwaukee County Parks putting finishing touch on marina parking lot project.

White Paint or Green Paint?

County officials disagree on what color for bike lanes when Mason St. bridge repainted.

Family Fun This Winter Break: Dive into Indoor Pools, Enjoy Open Gym, Ice Skate, Hike, and More at the Milwaukee County Parks!

The Waterstone Bank Air & Water Show Announces 2025 Event Dates

The WaterStone Bank Air & Water Show Returns July 19-20, 2025 to Milwaukee’s Lakefront With Headliners - U.S. Navy Blue Angels Squadron and U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team.

Brewers Community Foundation Announces More Than $4.5 Million Raised in 2024; More Than $60 Million Raised Since 2010 Inception

“Beyond the Diamond” Community Relations Efforts Make Memorable Impact

Carmen Breaks Ground On $55 Million High School

Charter network will combine its South and Southeast high schools.

Ice Skating Starts Friday at Red Arrow Park

Free 'Slice of Ice' experience will be open as long as weather allows.

Milwaukee County Parks Opens Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park with Free Skate Rental on Opening Day

New Parks Trails Under Construction

More than a mile of new trail in two parks should be finished by summer 2025.

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

Milwaukee County Moves Forward with Transition of Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Museums

Milwaukee County Parks Welcomes Biggby Coffee to Red Arrow Park with December 3rd Grand Opening

Marvel at Downtown’s holiday lights aboard the Jingle Bus

Narrated tours return Thursday through Sunday evening as part of the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

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

Meaux Park Gets New ‘Connaughton Courts’

Connaughton Foundation and Kellners fund redevelopment of six courts for popular park.

Friends of the Domes is Proud to Support Milwaukee County Park’s SPARK! Program

Celebrate the Holidays in Bloom at “The Domes Holiday Parade,” A Multicultural Floral Show Honoring the Season’s Traditions

One Week Away: Annual “Make a Family Smile” Thanksgiving Turkey Drive at the King Community Center

Two Road-to-Trail Projects Funded in 2025

$10 million for two small projects within county parks approved.

County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Approve 2025 County Budget

The 2025 Adopted Budget continues track record of fiscal responsibility and sound decision making

King Park Community Center Turkey Drive Underway

Community center raising funds to feed 3,000 families on Thanksgiving.

Calling All Strong Swimmers! Milwaukee County Parks Hosting New “Express” Lifeguard Training Sessions

Festive Season Begins Downtown with Holiday Lights Festival kickoff extravaganza on Nov. 21 at Pere Marquette Park

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

New Pickleball Courts Open at West Milwaukee Park

New courts in West Milwaukee are only second park with pickleball in county parks system.

Estabrook Beer Garden Offering Half-Priced Beer

Half-price pints and patio furniture for sale at the beer garden through Sunday.

Parks Fundraising Campaign Raises $530,000 Far Faster Than Expected

'Cheers to our Parks' campaign with Molson Coors outperforming expectations.

Ribbon Cutting on New Lyons Park Playground

New southwest side playground improves accessibility for children and families.

Half Price Beer Starts Today Estabrook Beer Garden

Sherman Park Harvest Fest Returns for Its Third Year This Saturday

Budget Amendment for Expanded Atkinson Park Improvements Advances

Supervisor Adds Domes Project to 2025 Budget

Board advances plan to redevelop the Domes, transfer operations to nonprofit.

Paving the Way to Progress: Groundbreaking for Little Menomonee River Parkway Trail Project Begins

Milwaukee County Parks to Respectfully Remove Indigenous Burial Mound Marker in Lake Park

Milwaukee County Replacing Its Oldest Playground

And it's only happening after a special design flourish was added.