Milwaukee County Parks

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.

Supervisor Eckblad to Participate in Mitchell Airport Park Playground Groundbreaking Monday

Oak Leaf Trail Temporarily Closed in Tosa

A section of trail providing safe crossing of Highway 100 is temporarily closed.

State Funds 10 Milwaukee Real Estate Projects

From cargo to veterans, Meta House to Milwaukee Rep, new program boosts local efforts.

Supervisor Eckblad to Host Budget Town Hall on October 10

Milwaukee County Parks Presents Two Thrilling Halloween Events for Families!

Why Were Trees Cut Down at Veterans Park?

Parks clearing trees along lakefront lagoon killed by emerald ash borer.

South Shore Breakwater Project Could Finish in 2025

Crowley includes funding in 2025 budget to finish $26 million sea wall project.

14th Annual Milwaukee Oktoberfest Returns to Cathedral Square Park

Celebrate German Culture with Live Music, Authentic Food, and Festive Activities October 4-6

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Presents 2025 Recommended Budget to Milwaukee County Board

County Executive Crowley’s budget continues track record of fiscal responsibility and sound decision making

McKinley Marina Could Benefit From Trust Fund

Milwaukee County Parks proposes creating the fund to pay for future marina maintenance.

Parks Wobbles on Brown Deer Disc Golf

After pushback from disc golfers Parks officials reconsidering new course design.

TIF Funds Support Walker Square Park Upgrades

One of a number of county parks getting funding from a city TIF district.

Bender Park Bike Trail Coming in 2025

1-mile trail through park in Oak Creek will bring riders closer to Racine-Kenosha Trail.

County Deploying $1.3 Million in Environmental Cleanup Grants

Projects including adding sand to Bradford beach, improving animal habitats along Menomonee River.

Mitchell Clarke Friends Group To Host Community Cookout

Event to Celebrate, Educate Residents on the Domes Redevelopment Proposal

Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones Appointed to Serve on Milwaukee County Parks and Culture Committee

Parks, Riverkeeper, MMSD Partner on Tree Planting

Kinnickinnic River Parkway is first site chosen for reforestation partnership.

China Lights Opens Friday, September 13 Celebrates Seven Years at Boerner Botanical Gardens with “Year of the Dragon” Theme

Opening This Week

Public Beaches Became Fully Activated at ArtBlaze

Joy Engine’s first annual ArtBlaze was an undeniable success for Milwaukee

County Gets $1.5 Million for Urban Forestry

Federal funds will help the parks department expand its forestry crew.

Construction Starts On Long-Awaited Downtown Dog Park

Project expected to be completed by year's end. Foxtown Landing will follow in 2026.

Committee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks

And costs could go higher if cleanup costs exceed $5,000. Full board approval remains.

Committee Approves Villa Terrace Takeover Plan

The future of Charles Allis Museum meanwhile remains a question mark.

Domes Group Proposes $133 Million Repair, Redevelopment

Friends of the Domes plan to save the Domes needs $30 million from Milwaukee County.

Charter School Advances New Building While Uncertainty With MPS Looms

Carmen plans new building on Oklahoma Ave. MPS might kick it out of colocated space

Who Wants To Redesign Red Arrow Park?

Downtown park on Water St. targeted for redesign to increase its use and accessibility.

You Can Help Plan Trails in Milwaukee

Parks department seeks robust public input as it plans major expansion of biking-walking trails.

Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in New Trails Initiative to Promote Equity, Health, and Environmental Stewardship

Massive Sea Creature Emerges at Bradford Beach

Sand sculpture is part of the summer's final ArtBlaze on the Beach celebration.

Back to School Festival coming to Indigenous People’s Park

Local Groups Promote Equitable Water Access and Recreation

An ever-growing variety of groups and activities enjoy Milwaukee's waters.

Final ArtBlaze of the Summer this Wednesday at Bradford Beach

Joy Engine's new beach party series wraps up with a spectacular event featuring live entertainment, art, and glowing vibes

Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation Announce the 17th Annual Run Back to School

Registration is open for this in-person event

China Lights “Year of the Dragon” Opens in September

Annual festival will include many new lanterns this year, including a brand new dragon.

Hampshire Street Oak Leaf Trail Ramp Might Finally Be Built

Long awaited project is well positioned heading into 2025 budget. But will it survive?

City of Milwaukee Health Department Back to School Health Fair

Make Your Feelings Known on Planned Boerner Botanical Gardens Fence

County Parks launches survey to help determine a boundary for the fence.

Parks Opens New Playground at Vogel Park

Neighborhood park on northwest side gets new ADA-accessible park.

Community Celebrates Opening of Vogel Park Playground with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

South Shore Beach Reconstruction Scheduled for Fall

Bay View will likely have a new beach with cleaner water by next summer.

Supervisor Martin Issues Statement on Dineen Park Shooting

Robots Are Coming To Milwaukee Beaches

Plastic Free MKE launches new plastic cleaning robots at Milwaukee public beaches.

Brown Deer Golf Course Adding Large Practice Facility

Milwaukee County Parks plans to add putting green, practice bunker and cart paths.

Molson Coors, Pabst Theater Group and Milwaukee County Parks Announce Vivarium in the Park Concert Series

The FREE Concert Series Starts on July 31 at The Vine Humboldt Beer Garden

‘Unity in the Community,’ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Back to School Festival

Municipal Cooperation Needed on Illegal Dumping in Parks

County considers fines up to $10,000, but lower municipal penalties would prevail.

Board Could Boost Illegal Dumping Fine 2,400%

Supervisor Shawn Rolland proposes raising fine from $200 to $5,000.

Parks Department Joins Pickleball Mania

Free, outdoor pickleball comes to the county parks system.

Parks Plans Removal of Holler Park Pool, Other Disused Buildings

KK Parkway tennis courts and St. Martins Park Pavilion also on the list.

Wehr Nature Center Plans Improvements

Nature preserve working with the Friends of Wehr Nature Center to plan, fundraise.

See Harley-Davidson’s New $20 Million Park

New park represents transformation, recommitment to historic HQ says CEO.

Two Road-to-Trail Projects Are Finally Moving To Construction

Parks system will replace two parkway segments with trails in bid to expand access, reduce maintenance.

Parks Planning 10 Miles of New Trails by 2026

Parks sets ambitious goal, plans to focus trail development on "historically underserved communities."

Supervisors Capriolo and Rolland Issue Statements on Washington Park Shooting

Federal Funds Turn Zablocki Golf Course Synthetic

Synthetic tee boxes and greens at golf course are another ARPA success story.

Supervisor Vincent Thanks Parks Department for Efforts as Zablocki Golf Course Reopens After Nine-Month Renovation

Changes Coming to Brown Deer Disc Golf?

Parks wants to protect natural areas. Disc golfers say it will ruin best course in Milwaukee.

Move Over RNC, ‘Great Cosmopods’ To Take Over Milwaukee’s Beaches

30-foot 'sea creatures' part of ArtBlaze, a series of four free events to liven up summer.

Saturday: Check out Art & Hops at Cooper Park

RNC Poised To Use Loophole To Force Protest Zone Relocation

Pere Marquette Park would become part of RNC "hard zone" instead of just outside of it.

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.

Gargantuan Fluorescent Tentacles to Take Over Milwaukee’s Lakefront

Joy Engine announces beach party series: ArtBlaze on the Beach, four free events featuring live entertainment and hands-on art activities at Bradford and South Shore

2024 Guide to Farmers Markets in Milwaukee

All located in the city, offering fresh foods, entertainment and community this summer.

Milwaukee Might Get Thousands of New Trees

County Parks seeks urban forestry grants funded by Inflation Reduction Act.

Milwaukee to celebrate Independence Day in 2024

Tradition of City celebrations to include fireworks, family activities, and community events

Chill on the Hill starts Tonight!

Parks Foundation Says Donors Uninterested in July 3 Fireworks

Parks foundation has been working with county to find sponsors for annual event.

Parks Removed One Acre of Concrete in 2023

Parks system making strides in effort to reduce the cost-burden of pavement.

Zablocki Golf Course Reopens With Synthetic Greens

New greens should save money on water, labor and fertilizer at county-run 9-hole course.

July 3rd Fireworks Canceled

Without a sponsor, annual event is called off by Milwaukee County.

36 Pools, Splash Pads, Water Parks Opening in 2024

Parks opening far more pools in 2024 after making waves with lifeguard hiring.

McKinley Beach Reopens After Four Years

Adding and shaping 11,000 cubic yards of sand to create safer, shallower swimming area.