Milwaukee County Parks

County Bus Shuttles Returning to Summerfest

Shuttle fares now higher for trips to and from Summerfest.

Juneau Beer Garden Opens for the 2026 Season on May 15th

Joy Engine Announces the Return of ArtBlaze to Milwaukee Beaches This Summer

Free Summer Series of Art, Music and Wonder Returns with Giant Inflatable Art Experiences to Bring Communities Together

Milwaukee County Parks Announces Reopening of Bender Park Boat Launch Following Major Dredging Project

2026 Traveling Beer Garden Tour Kicks Off May 13th at Wilson Park

Parks Plans New Projects in Walker Square Park

County will begin construction on improvements to south-side park in 2027.

Big Truck Day Returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 16

Red Arrow Park to host to dozens of big rigs from the Department of Public Works, Milwaukee Police Department, and Milwaukee Fire Department

Florida Educator Would Take Over Historic Trimborn Farm

County plans to lease farm to private operator, who will create programs, pay for upkeep.

Musical Variety Takes Center Stage at Lake Park Musical Mondays

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

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week

Rising Fuel Prices Hit County Budget

Spiking gas prices could force departments to cut back on services in 2026.

Milwaukee County Parks Launches Vision for Super Splash Pad at Washington Park

See Design Concepts for 30th Street Corridor Trail

New trail could connect north side neighborhoods to larger network of trails in Milwaukee County.

Wehr Nature Center Expands Accessibility Through New Partnerships and Inspiring Community Leadership

Whitnall Beer Garden Opens April 29th With Celebratory Free Beer and Root Beer

Controversial Jackson Park Drive Construction Scheduled for July

Parkway reconstruction with new trail once drew ire of neighbors.

City, County, MMSD Form Flood Task Force

Three governments team up to plan for short and long-term impacts of climate change.

Celebrate 25 Years of the Hank Aaron State Trail at the 6th Annual Spring Ride & Launch of Lakefront’s Bike & Pedestrian Pocket Park

Launch of Eastern Trailhead

Washington Park Pool Demolition Starts This Year

To be replaced by splashpad? Parks plans first public meeting on future facility in June.

Chill on the Hill 2026 Line Up!

Pyrotechnics Being Added To July 3 Drone Show

Parks director also promises to dial back feature that annoyed viewers last year.

Milwaukee Redesigning City’s Only Riverfront Boat Launch

Proposal would improve public access for boats and non-boaters alike.

Milwaukee County Parks Celebrates 414 Day With Special Deals and Sticker Pick-Ups

School Board Member Challenges Sup. Logsdon in District 9

Patti Logsdon opposed by Maqsood Khan, a doctor and school board member.

Golf Season Has Begun at County Golf Courses

The greens are ready. Parks saw record number of rounds played in 2025.

Milwaukee County Parks Announces Seasonal Hiring Events for 2026

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Investments in Roadways, Trails, Transit, and Parks to Improve Safety, Connectivity, and Quality of Life

Milwaukee County Parks Presents Spring Break Activities for All Ages

Milwaukee Celebrates First Park Named For Latina Leader

Clementina Castro Park part of a larger trend to recognize female leaders.

Parks Will Expand Traveling Beer Garden Tour in 2026

The touring beer garden will come to 11 different county parks in 2026.

Domes Project on Track for 2027 Groundbreaking

Milwaukee Domes Alliance leader says fundraising is going well.

Biggby Coffee Abruptly Closes at Red Arrow Park

Cafe made it little more than a year in downtown park.

Friends of Jackson and Manitoba Parks to Hear Ideas of Metro Mountain Bikers March 10

Supervisor Logsdon Applauds State Grant to Address Flooding at Franklin’s Milwaukee County Sports Complex

New Group Proposes National Design Competition for Veterans Park

Friends of Veterans Park wants to turn lakefront park into a world-class destination.

Gov. Evers, DMA Announce $2 Million in Grant Awards to Improve Flood Resilience In Communities Across Wisconsin

As homeowners, businesses, and communities have experienced significant flooding events in recent years, annual funding secured by the governor will help prevent and prepare for future flooding disasters

Discover the Sweet Science of Maple Syrup at the 46th Annual Maple Sugar Days

Kosciuszko Community Center Gets Federal Funding Boost

County announces federal appropriation for South Side community center.

County Executive David Crowley Announces Federal Funding for New Buses, Park Improvements

Parks Starting Demolition of Pools, Buildings This Year

Parks will bulldoze assets it can't afford to maintain.

Make a Splash! Lifeguard Training Kicks Off for Milwaukee County Parks 2026 Season

Evers, Crowley Criticize Trump Admin Over Disaster Relief

Disaster relief request after 1000-year August storm is denied, again.

Board Passes Ordinance Focused on Keeping ICE Out of Parks

Ordinance restricting "law enforcement staging" intended to keep ICE out of parks.

Discover the Kosciuszko Community Center Open House and Membership Deals

Downtown Ice CAPE-ade to Celebrate Local Heroes and Supers Saturday at Red Arrow Parks Slice of Ice Rink

Guests to include Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Fire Department, costumed superhero characters, and more on Saturday, Feb. 7

Historic-Property Entrepreneur Wins Trimborn Farm Contract

Deal will save 19th century farm and buildings, cut costs for county.

Brews and Snowshoes Returns for a Winter Adventure Series at Wehr Nature Center

Celebrate Women and Girls in Science at the King Community Center

Milwaukee County and City of Milwaukee Open Additional Emergency Warming Shelter in Response to Extreme Cold

County Board Wants To Freeze ICE Out of Parks

Supervisors draft vague "law enforcement ordinance."

Milwaukee County Parks Announces Weather-Related Closures Due to Extreme Cold

County Wants Public Input On How To Fund The Arts

County seeks Goldilocks solution for its formula-funding woes.

Friends of Jackson and Manitoba Parks to Launch Community Group Jan. 10 amidst Tom Pipia’s nature photographs

Make a Splash! Lifeguard Training Kicks Off for Milwaukee County Parks 2026 Season

The Unseen History Behind McKinley Marina’s Seawall Construction

Work on the flushing channel revives the story of a tunnel, a giant pump and Milwaukee’s fight against the “river nuisance.”

2025 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2025 Accomplishments

Milwaukee County Parks Opens Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park for 2025-26 season

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

Wilson Park’s Concrete Channels Targeted for Removal

If county approves, MMSD flood management plan would transform park.

Marvel at Downtowns holiday lights aboard the Jingle Bus

Narrated tours return Friday through Sunday evenings as part of the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

Brewers Community Foundation Announces More Than $5.7 Million Raised in 2025; More Than $66 Million Raised Since 2010 Inception

“Beyond the Diamond” Community Relations Efforts Make Memorable Impact

Supervisor Logsdon Announces Upcoming Meetings Between Hales Corners, Parks Department on Future of Hales Corners Pool

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

Shuttered Hales Corner Pool Needs $600,000 in Repairs

After testing pool, Parks finds long list of problems needing repair.

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

New Friends Group Launches Nonprofit to Ensure Milwaukee’s Jackson and Manitoba Parks Remain Vibrant and Accessible for Generations

Would You Like to Donate to County Government?

County working on plan to create public donation portal.

Supervisors Martinez, Capriolo Celebrate Launch of New Friends Group Supporting Jackson & Manitoba Parks

County Installs Suicide Prevention Signs in Parks

40 signs going up in parks and along the lakefront.

DNR Celebrates Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Award Winners Ahead Of America Recycles Day

Warnimont Park Sits on Former Garbage Dump

'Contamination may still be discharging' from old Manke Dump, analysis notes.

Board Adopts 2026 Budget, Reduces Size of MCTS Cut

Supervisors manage to restore some cuts, but transit and human services are hard hit in 2026 budget.

Supervisor Sequanna Taylor Highlights Key Co-Sponsorships in 2026 Milwaukee County Budget

Unusual Partnership Leads To New Amenities in Jackson Park

Flood plain project yields new space for pickleball.

New Sport Courts Ribbon Cutting at Jackson Park

Milwaukee County Parks Announces Public Meetings for Trails Network Plan Update

Downtown Milwaukee will radiate holiday cheer during annual kickoff extravaganza on Nov. 20 at Pere Marquette Park

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

Little Menomonee River Parkway No Longer for Cars

County Parks road-to-trail project on northwest side 'now a space for people.'

New Community-Inspired, Accessible Playground Celebrated at Popuch Park

Milwaukee County Parks Celebrates Completion of the Little Menomonee River Parkway Roadway-to-Trail Conversion Project

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Launches Annual Turkey Give Away Donation Drive

Preserve Our Parks Calls for Dedicated Funding to Protect Milwaukee County Parks

County Can’t Afford Disaster Recovery

County officials were already cutting the 2026 budget when feds denied disaster aid.

Supervisor Deanna Alexander Advances Reforms to Strengthen Transparency, Accountability, and Community Investments

Milwaukee County Parks Completes Washington Park Lagoon Bridge Project

Hot Spell Sauna Spending Winter in McKinley Marina

Nordic-style sauna business reopens for winter in new location.

Parks Allows Advertising on Public Lakefront

Only to get angry feedback from citizens and take down the signs. So no more ads?

Residents invited to Community Resource Lunch event on Saturday, October 18

Hot Spell Sauna Reopens November 1 at McKinley Marina for the 2025–2026 Season

Lakeside sauna and cold plunge returns in partnership with Milwaukee County Parks

Parks Plans Mitchell and Kosciuszko Lagoon Improvements

Milwaukee County Parks planning shoreline stabilization at two lagoons.

75 Prominent Community Leaders Endorse Jack Eckblad for Re-Election to Milwaukee County Board

New Trail Planned For Bender Park

County puts trail construction project out to bid.

Bartolotta’s Celebrates 30 Years of Lake Park Bistro

The popular French bistro opened in 1995.

State Provides Funding Support for Universal Park

DNR grant boosts new park accessible to those of all abilities.

Washington Park Pool Slated For Demolition

Area supervisor, nonprofit want a different replacement than what county has planned.

Will County Rehab Kosciuszko Community Center?

Kosciuszko Community Center renovation would advance under Crowley budget.

Milwaukee County Parks Awarded $827,376 Through Wisconsin DNR and National Park Service via Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to Enhance Outdoor Recreation and Accessibility