Milwaukee County Parks

County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions

County is short $87 million over the next five years, could force massive cuts in service.

Bald Eagles Now Reside In Milwaukee

Pair of eagles have nest in county park. Bald eagles now found in all 72 counties in state.

County Board Candidates

Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.

County Board Says Send In The Goats

In perhaps his last act as a supervisor, Jason Haas secures funding for a county goats program.

Local Breweries Collaborate on Milwaukee River Clean-up for Earth Month

Six breweries along the Milwaukee River invite the public to clean up the trails, parks and river corridor together on April 2

Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award and Girls’ Day Scholarship honors bestowed

Red Arrow Park Could Be Summer Roller Rink

Parks will develop a plan to operate a roller rink for when winter ice skating shuts down.

It’s Back After a 2-Year Absence Caused by COVID!

20th Annual Humboldt Park Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 2

New Plans Aims To Grow 13th Street

Extension of KK River Trail, traffic calming for Oklahoma Ave and safety improvements for S. 13th Street.

Bridge Repairs Shutting Down North Avenue Bridge

County-owned bridge example of crumbling infrastructure in backlog of projects.

Board Approves Climate Change Plan

Led by Sup. Haas, board approves plan to annually analyze, adapt to local impacts of global climate change.

Army Corps, MMSD Revitalizing Honey Creek

6,700 feet of concrete lining will be removed from stream bed.

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey

Candidates share views on historic preservation, future of Mitchell Park Domes

Reimagining Kosciuszko Community Center

Parks developing plans for redeveloped Kozy, but elected officials still haven't funded a new air conditioning system.

Supervisors Push Federal Review of State Funding

Is huge decline in state aid to county a violation of residents' civil rights?

How to Save Our County Parks

Citizens can get involved and make a difference.

County Seeks Federal Grant for Flooded Trail

Flooded area in Root River Parkway submerges trail for most of the year, requires realigning

Parks Finishes New Kegel-Alpha Trail Plan

Proposal for controversial trail modifications in Mangan Woods in Greendale finalized.

Pension Costs Decimated County Services

New generation of leaders has inherited government unable to pay for parks, buses, buildings and basic services.

Land Sale Could Finance Parks Repairs

Board's finance committee approves using $1 million from sale of County Grounds land.

How Can Milwaukee Save Its Parks?

Policy researchers, public officials say new tax revenue, and public-private partnerships.

Committee Approves Goats Proposal

Unanimous vote for studying use of goats to clear invasive species and perhaps create a “Goatapalooza.”

County Can’t Afford Park System

Fewer local tax dollars available for parks. Officials call for new revenue sources.

Federal Funds For Trails Increasing

State legislators, advocates excited by potential for more bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

MLK Community Center to Host Make a Family Smile 2021 Drive-Thru Turkey Drive

Cathedral Square’s New Frame

Streetscaping project aims to beautify park, support community events.

Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion

Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.

Construction Underway on ‘Frame the Square’ Project in Milwaukee’s Cathedral Square

Streetscaping project will bring needed upgrades to the perimeter of the square; all park amenities will remain open and accessible throughout construction

Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards

Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.

KK River Oak Leaf Expansion Planned

Bike trail would run between S. 27th St. and S. 16th St. on the south side of the river.

Trunk or Treat…It’s About the Children and Community Festival happening Sunday

Budget Amendment Bolstering Park System Recommended by Finance Committee

Finance Committee Recommends Removal of $2.4 Million from Sheriff’s Budget

Funds would be spent instead on human needs, infrastructure

Send In The Goats?

Sup. Haas wants goats to clear overgrown foliage, invasive species in parks. 'The goats would go home at night.'

Wheel Park Planned For Emigh Playfield in Tippecanoe

Would be city's first park targeted at BMX bikes, skateboards, scooters and skates.

Clancy Applauds Efforts to Provide Healthy Food to Individuals in County Care, Considers Restart of Farm

Milwaukee Marathon Canceled Second Year In A Row

The event was struggling with permitting for the course and security.

Parks Wants ‘Emergency’ Designation For Oak Leaf Sinkhole

Needs emergency authorization to quickly repair bike trail sinkhole and prevent flooding.

Future of Two Golf Courses in Question

Fate of Doyne and Noyes golf courses unclear, given financially hobbled parks system.

Supervisor Coggs-Jones and King Advisory Inc. Invite Community to the 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Book Bag Giveaway

New Park Opens in Historic Third Ward

New Gas Light Park is small and all about the children.

Milwaukee Missed Golden Opportunity with Bucks Championship

A 1% sales tax would have generated new revenue for parks and public transit.

Work Starting on Cathedral Square Upgrade

Changing popular park's perimeter to accommodate crowds, make square more attractive

Parks Planning Oak Leaf Trail Projects

Seeking federal grant money to build new ramp and modernize bike paths.

What They’re Saying: Wisconsin Businesses Beg for Help as Assembly Considers Veto Override

Food Truck Festival Coming to McKinley Park Saturday

Park'd Pop-Up Pub & Grub will have food trucks and a 1960's milk truck dispensing beer.

Food Truck Festival Coming to Milwaukee Lakefront Saturday

The Nature Conservancy Kicks Off Milwaukee program With Lamont Smith

Milwaukee Downtown Hosting “Art in the Park”

Red Arrow Park will be site of live canvas and chalk mural painting through August 11th.

EPA Administrator Tours Pulaski Park

Michael Regan calls MMSD and county project to revitalize KK River a national model.

Bay View Dog Park Reopened

The barks are back. Last of seven Milwaukee County dog parks to reopen.

Traditional City 4th Of July Celebrations Continue In 2021

Jet Skis to Stay at Bender Park

Wake Zone signs long-term contract with county.

Performers Announced as Free “Musical Mondays” and “Wonderful Wednesdays” Concerts Return To Lake Park After A Year Off

Long-Running Concert Series To Present Total of 10 Shows in Late July and August, Including Jazz Standards, Blues, Western Swing, Latin Jazz, R&B and Children’s Artists

Chill on the Hill Is Back

Outdoor concert-in-the-parks series returns July 13 for 10-week run.

Lifeguard Shortage Closes County Pools

Bradford beach will go without guards and only four pools are opening.

Supervisor Proposes Renaming Lindbergh Park for Lucille Berrien

Berrien is a long-time activist that was involved in the fair housing marches of the 1960's.

Milwaukee’s “Active Streets” Are Back

Program selects streets and parkways to prioritize pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

Traditional City 4th of July Celebrations Continue in 2021

Ride Your Bike and Raise Money for the Arts

Plus, the return Harley's Bike Night, a drive-in concert and a traveling beer garden.

Parks Seeks Funding for South Shore Breakwater

$1.3 million needed for "immediate repair" to badly damaged breakwater.

Gordon Place is Rich with Milwaukee History

The street gets its name from an early Milwaukee family, with ties to the founding of the parks system.

Bradford Beach Pavilion Badly Water Damaged

Upper deck of pavilion being repaired after engineers report warned of safety concerns.

Milwaukee County Parks Traveling Beer Garden Returns

Rare non-casualty of pandemic has run annually since 2014.

Wilson Park ‘Car Garden’ Approved

27th Street BID would create unique garden with plantings, paths and shells of classic cars and trucks.

Westown Association cancels 2021 Westown Farmers’ Market; River Rhythms postponed

Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Parade still scheduled for September 25

Supervisor Sumner Calls for Keeping Great Lakes Erosion Control Loan Program in State Budget

County Faces Financial Disaster

By 2027 structural deficit will leave zero dollars to spend on parks, transit, other local services.

10 Milwaukee Parks Get Free Wi-Fi

City using CARES Act funding to expand free internet access to underserved communities.

Sherman Park Could Get New Basketball Court

Dallas-based Nancy Lieberman Charities has offered to fund a "dream court."

Board’s Bike Trails Resolution Fails

A proposed ordinance change would have given the board final authority over major trail alterations.

Supervisors Push To Be Bike Trail Czars

Parks committee approves resolution giving it approval power over bike trails maintenance, alterations.

Parks Planning Three Acre Solar Farm

We Energies would install a solar array on unused land at Oakwood Park Golf Course.

Wilson Park Garden Project Delayed

Parks still hasn't inked agreement after two months. Supervisors tell department to move quicker.

Milwaukee County Parks Seeking Over 500 For Summer Jobs In The Parks

Parks Leasing Golf Carts, Making Money

County golf courses will have an additional 46 golf carts, which should pay for themselves three times over.

Zilli Hospitality Group is Proud to Announce Milwaukee’s Newest Venue, Greenhouse No. 7, at Mitchell Park Domes

Finance Committee Recommends Additional Funding for McKinley Beach Safety Study

Storms, Climate Change Threaten Milwaukee Coastline

$2.9 billon worth of coastal bluffs, other assets are threatened. Can county save them?

‘Classic Car Garden’ Planned for Wilson Park

The proposal from the business district almost bogged down by administrative red tape.

Supervisor Wasserman Statement on Proposed Changes to the Bradford Beach Bathhouse

Parks to Study McKinley Beach Safety

After three drownings in 2020, county is looking to re-engineer the beach.

County Parks Are in Great Danger

Decades of declining funding hurting them. If you love the parks, here’s how you can help.

Rock Sports Complex Noise a Puzzle

Many neighbor complaints of noise, but data collected by City of Franklin too technical for county to analyze.

South Shore Terrace ‘Winter Beer Garden’ to Open Today, Thursday, Dec. 17

Did You Like the “Active Streets” Program?

Take a survey from the City of Milwaukee and help guide future efforts.

Friends Group Fundraises for Oak Leaf Sinkhole

Group hopes to raise the matching funds the county needs for the project.

City Wins Grant To Build 20th Street Trail

New off-street trail for bicyclists and pedestrians would link up north side neighborhoods.

Lincoln Park Becoming A Little Bigger

County merging former residential parcel into surrounding park.

Oak Leaf Trail Sinkhole Needs Repair

Parks department awarded $530,000 from state to repair key piece of bicycle trail network.

Supervisors Goodwin, Logsdon, and Weishan Oppose Call to Further Cut the Sheriff’s Budget

More than $14 million approved for transportation alternatives