Milwaukee County Parks

Parks Finds Support for Tosa Road-To-Trail Project

A section of Underwood Creek Parkway would become mixed-use trail.

Supervisor Logsdon Issues Statement Fiercely Advocating for Hales Corners Pool’s Reopening

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Announces Multimillion-Dollar Sherman Park Renovation

Sherman Park Re-Imagined features 12 exterior park improvements

Celebrate Milwaukee Day In County Parks

Parks offering deals on admission and concessions along with special stickers.

Humboldt Park Needs New Food Provider For Beer Garden

County looking for new operator after Triciclo Peru closed.

City Will Redesign King Drive, Pere Marquette Park

And build a protected bike lane on W. Highland Avenue.

Public Golf Courses Open for the Season

12 of 13 county golf courses have opened. Golf has become cash cow for Parks.

Just How Bad Are Milwaukee’s Roads?

They are among the worst in the state, which is also doing poorly, new report finds.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Reflects on First Term Successes

During his first term, County Executive Crowley delivered investments, initiatives, and policies to advance racial equity in Milwaukee County

Midwest Gaming Classic Will Pack Baird Center

Plus: Batter up for one brewery's anniversary party.

Parks Foundation, Molson Coors Raising $500,000 For Parks

Brewery donated $250,000 matching funds to "Cheers to our Parks" campaign.

South Shore Beer Garden Opens Wednesday

County's 2024 beer garden season begins at South Shore Park.

No More Free Boat Slips for Police

Board ends agreement with city and MPD tied to 1995 grant for McKinley Marina.

Why Is North Point Parking Lot Closed?

County Parks closing popular lakefront lot to reconstruct shoreline stone barrier.

Board Backs Less Road-To-Trail Conversion in Jackson Park

Board backs area supervisors' proposal that costs more money.

See The 2024 Traveling Beer Garden Schedule

New stop added at Kops Park.

Parks Seek 400 Seasonal Workers by Summer

County offering $100 referral bonuses for new hires and returning seasonal workers.

County Gets $2 Million Federal Funding for Affordable Housing

Funding included in congressional earmarks for latest appropriations bill.

County Executive David Crowley Successfully Advocates for New Federal Funding in Milwaukee County

President Biden signs federal appropriations legislation that will deploy investments in Milwaukee County for affordable housing, transit, and parks

Parks Committee Backs Jackson Park Trail ‘Compromise’

Parks committee backs plan to downsize trail conversion along Jackson Park Drive.

New Beer Fest Will Benefit County Parks

21 metro-area breweries will participate in Pours for Parks, this year raising funds for Humboldt Park.

County Getting $4 Million Federal Funding for Transit, Parks

Return of federal earmarks, advocacy by Rep. Moore and Sen. Baldwin delivers for county.

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.

Sherman Park Construction Will Begin This Spring

A new splash pad, bike loop and pathways will be constructed.

Crowley Touts New Era for Parks Spending

County Executive signs $500,000 funding for parks using proceeds from new sales tax.

Whitnall Beer Garden Opening This Weekend

With unseasonably warm weather, Parks hosting first beer garden pop-up since 2017.

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.

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.

Marcus Performing Arts Center and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 Announce “Broadway Skates!” Event at Red Arrow Park

Celebrate SHREK – The Musical with this free community event on Saturday, February 24

Expanded Partnerships Could Help Address Milwaukee County Parks’ Unmet Needs

Collaboration among local governments could yield mutual benefits, report finds

Why Do We Care About The Sturgeon?

How reintroducing sturgeon to the Milwaukee River connects all of us. Third story in series.

Why Historic Whitnall Golf Course Needs Redesign

New irrigation system, practice facilities part of once-in- a-century redesign.

Parks Seeks Kosciuszko Community Center Members

Center offers many activities, amenities. Holding an open house all day Tuesday.

Bronzeville Arts Ensemble and Raising The Bar present Khloe’s Beautiful Blues play at King Community Center

Supervisors Oppose Controversial Road-to-Trail Project

Parks department wants portion of Jackson Park Drive with no driveways converted to trail.

Milwaukee Parks Foundation and Milwaukee County Parks Announce the Launch of Aquatics Ambassadors MKE

New Initiative to Enhance Lifeguard Recruitment and Foster Aquatics Engagement in Greater Milwaukee

Brewers, Summerfest Offering Free Tickets to County Lifeguards

These and other freebies will help county recruit lifeguards, address the ongoing shortage.

City TIFs Becoming Useful Tool for County Parks

Red Arrow Park is latest-county asset to benefit from city's Tax Incremental Financing.

Supervisor Vincent Supportive of Southside Dog Park, Will Continue to Advocate for Approval

New Runway Dog Park? Maybe Not

Funding source and timeline raise concerns, but county board may be split on the issue.

Parks Planning ‘High-Impact’ Investments in 2024

Seeking projects that can be quickly implemented, leverage additional funding or prepare for the future.

DNR To Co-Host Free Kids’ Ice Fishing Clinics In Milwaukee County

Ice fishing instruction will be provided by Milwaukee area fishing club members

Third Annual Downtown Ice CAPE-Ade Returns to Red Arrow Park

Skate with local and national heroes during the third annual Downtown Ice CAPE-ade at Red Arrow Park’s “Slice of Ice” rink

County Expanding Narcan Vending Machine Program

Officials want to add 8 more in Milwaukee; businesses, nonprofits urged to request one.

Could Shuttered Runway Dog Park Be Replaced?

Park near airport shut down after FAA objections. Supervisor pushes for a replacement.

Urban Ecology Center Adding Trail Connection, Greenspace to Riverside Park

Planned event hall development includes features designed for public access, recreation.

Plan Would Improve Red Arrow Park, Overhaul Two Downtown Streets

And use downtown property taxes to bail out Century City TIF district.

How the Kletzsch Fishway Was Created

And how it will change the Milwaukee River and its fish.

Could Underwood Creek Parkway Become A Trail?

Parkway has been closed since 2020 due to interstate construction.

Construction on New Kohl Park Trail Planned for Spring

2.6 mile trail will run through park and connect to Oak Leaf Trail.

Annual Train Show Returns to Domes

'Tiny Toy Towns' include small towns built of children's toys that G-scale model trains ride through.

Habitat Restoration Coming to Kohl Park

Part of massive environmental cleanup effort. Project would tie in with new bike trail, create large natural area.

Ice Skating Returns to Red Arrow Park

Free, outdoor ice rink is finally open.

Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park to Open on Friday, January 5th

County Parks Hiring Lifeguards for 2024, Offering Strong Pay and Incentives

A Historic Year in Milwaukee County

A host of changes bodes well for Milwaukee's future, says county exec David Crowley.

Supervisor Burgelis Commends Board Decision to Allocate Surplus Revenues to Park Maintenance and Capital Projects

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.

Supervisors Hopeful for Pool Openings in 2024

Committee adds funding to Parks budget for this, but more pools are not guaranteed.

Biggby Coffee Will Replace Starbucks at Red Arrow Park

New business will sell coffee, cocoa and more in the coveted downtown cafe space.

Supervisors Express Support for Resolution Allocating Surplus Revenues for Park Maintenance

Patti Logsdon – District 9 – Caroline Gómez-Tom – District 14 – Steven Shea – District 8

Supervisor Burgelis Commends Decision to Allocate Surplus Revenues to Park Maintenance and Capital Projects

Supervisor Pushes Kletzsch Park Dam Overlook

$309,000 project would increase access to river, allow portage for canoes, kayaks.

Parks Hosting Pancake Dinners, Winter Activities

Activities include hiking, glow skating, skiing, snowshoeing and pickleball.

Enjoy These Family Activities at Your Milwaukee County Parks Over Winter Break

Glow Skate, Indoor Skating, Winter Sports at Whitnall, Winter Hiking at Wehr, Indoor Pools, Breakfast with Santa, and Open Gym at the Sports Complex

Highway 100 Project Could Include New Bike Trail

Wauwatosa will fund bicycle and pedestrian trail, needs land from Milwaukee County Parks.

Parks Budget Surplus Could Fund Infrastructure Projects

Entrepreneurial department wants to use its rising revenues for this, if board agrees.

Parks Hiring Lifeguards for 2024 Summer Season

Offering bonuses to overcome shortage. Training starts in January.

Parks Plants 1,800 New Trees in 2023

Tree planting across parks was bolstered in 2023 by friends groups. But is it enough?

Mitchell Park Show Dome To Become A Snow Globe

The annual holiday show at The Domes begins Sat. Nov. 18.

New Plan Emerging To Save The Domes

Friends of the Domes takes on bigger role in planning for Domes' future.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Approves 2024 Adopted Budget

Crowley signs the budget as passed by the County Board of Supervisors to enhance services and invest in Milwaukee County

Donate to Annual King Community Center Turkey Drive

Community center hopes to provide turkeys for 3,000 families next week.

Could Park Friends Help Prevent Illegal Dumping?

County officials think neighborhood groups could watch for and report dumping.

Supervisor Vincent Applauds Funding Approval for Scout Lake Pavilion, Parking Lot Projects

Southside Park Getting A Fence You Didn’t Know It Needed

Supervisors add funding for fence around Boerner Botanical Gardens.

Construction of Road-to-Trail Projects Planned for 2024

Redundant streets would be made into trails. Public meetings next week.

Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending

Board wants to surpass debt limit given new sales tax, surplus.

Parks Replaces Tippecanoe Park Playground

New playground funded through a 2021 real estate deal with Irgens.

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival begins Nov. 16 with kickoff extravaganza

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

Starbucks Closing, County Seeks New Vendor For Red Arrow Park

New concessionaire or complementary business would anchor key downtown park.

Crowley Signs Off On Greendale Barn Restoration

A property on Loomis Road once identified for demolition will be redeveloped for events, Airbnb-style rentals.

Kosciuszko Center Remodeling Planned for 2024

Budget proposal includes funding for building improvements.

The Return of Sherman Park Harvest Fest

2nd annual festival on Oct 28 connects community and county government, with free food and entertainment.

A Record Year For Public Golf Courses

A new high of $10 million in revenue in 2023 for Milwaukee County Parks.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Largest Ever Clean-up under EPA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to Address Milwaukee Area of Concern

Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding agreement between EPA and partners will invest an estimated $450 million to cleanup of nearly two million cubic yards of contaminated sediments

Supervisors Waste $300,000

Three supervisors stall parks project at McKinley Marina, costing taxpayers $300,000.

Do County Parks Have Too Many Bridges?

System has 170 pedestrian bridges, spends millions per year maintaining them.

Parks System Proposes Demolition Of Vacant Buildings

County Executive's 2024 budget proposal includes funding for demolition of unused, nuisance buildings.

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.

Parks Plans to Replace 2 Oak Leaf Trail Bridges

Aging Union Pacific railway bridges spanning I-43 in Glendale need replacing.

Baldwin Secures $13.5 Million to Fight Climate Change, Expand Access to Green Space, and Create Healthier Communities

Baldwin-backed Inflation Reduction Act funding will plant and manage trees and create pathways for careers in tree maintenance in Milwaukee and Dane County

Supervisors Endorse Airbnb Renovation Plan For Dilapidated Greendale Farmhouse

Entrepreneur will redevelop historic Stelzer barn and farmhouse into short-term rentals.

Parks Restoring Wildlife Habitat in Little Menomonee River Parkway

$3 milllion grant from DNR will fund another restoration in Milwaukee Estuary.

Domes Costs Shock Supervisors

'I think we're just in shock,' supervisor says on estimate of up to $100 million for Domes.

DNR Funding New Beach for South Shore Park

New South Shore Beach could be constructed in 2024.

County Committee Moves to Replace Private Bus Security

Proposal includes 51 new 'Transit Rangers' trained and maintained by the county.

Whitnall Park Golf Course Getting Redesign

A public meeting is being held Sept. 14 on changes at golf course.

Share Your Opinion on Ravine Road

Sup. Wasserman will hold two community meetings on future of roadway through Lake Park.

Parks Preparing for New, Improved Harley Park

Former Highland Park to get extensive landscaping and then funding from Harley Davidson.