Lake Park

More Than 30 Groups Demand MSOE Cut Ties With ICE

ICE leases downtown facility owned by Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Celebrate Easter Sunday With The Bartolotta Restaurants

Being Aware and Prepared is the Best Course of Action

Statement from Alderman Alex Brower February 20, 2026

The Bartolotta Restaurants Announces Key Leadership Team Appointments

Three internal promotions and one new hire reinforce the company’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence and internal development

SoundBites From Radio Milwaukee Returns March 5

Milwaukee Vying For Grants For Trail Extensions, Traffic Safety Projects

City submitting five applications to competitive grant program.

ICE Moving Its Milwaukee Facility

From Downtown to Northwest Side. With maybe a second office still to come.

Demonstrators Protest at New ICE Detention Center in Milwaukee

Seven different groups involved in protest. 'You are not welcome here.'

The Port of Milwaukee Interchange Is an Overbuilt Mess

Simplified traffic connections could yield new land while better connecting to city.

Revised Milwaukee Streets Book Dishes the Dirt

Carl Baehr's expanded book is still the ultimate guide. But also a lot of fun.

Bartolotta’s Celebrates 30 Years of Lake Park Bistro

The popular French bistro opened in 1995.

Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro Celebrates 30 Years of Fine Dining and Award-Winning Hospitality

Beloved lakefront French bistro opened to the public on September 28, 1995

Lake Park Friends Raises $80,000+ to replace stolen statues

Lake Park Friends Raises $80,000+ to replace stolen statues

Wisconsin’s Most Important Bridge Is Rarely Discussed

High Rise Bridge carries by far the most traffic, will need major upgrade by 2037. Can it be improved?

Bastille Days Festival Returns to Cathedral Square July 17-20

Festival features new local, French-inspired eateries offering raclette, brasserie fare and crêpes

Lupi & Iris Owners Announce New Concept

Planning a New York-style Italian restaurant at Northwestern Mutual’s North Building.

Ramen Pop-Up Shutting Down

Plus: Conveyor belt sushi, robot baristas and the end of Belmont Tavern.

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

City Park To Be Named For La Causa Founder

'Clementina Castro Park' will honor civil rights pioneer.

County Opens Public Golf Courses

All 13 county courses are ready for golfers.

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

Culinary Fundraiser at Pfister Hotel Honors Jacques Pepin

Some 20 area chefs to prepare small plates, raise funds for famed chef's mission.

Stewardship Friends Grants Approved For 32 DNR Improvement Projects

Federal Government Confirms ICE Facility For Northwest Side

GSA confirmation allows agency to sidestep local zoning regulations.

Chefs and DJs Revive Culinary Crescendo

Popular “SoundBites” Program Returns after Five-Year Absence

Statement From Aldermanic Candidate Nas Musa

Rising Star Pledges to Lead From the Grassroots Up, Elevating City Services, Supporting Neighbors, and Tackling Racism

Bartolotta’s Expanding, Remodeling Lake Park Bistro

Restaurant getting far more than a new coat of paint for its 30th anniversary.

Historical Marker Being Removed From Milwaukee’s Last Indigenous Burial Mound

Milwaukee County Parks removing marker in Lake Park.

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

Bastille Days Returns July 2024

Four-day French festival boasts enhanced entertainment lineup and French flair

Milwaukee to celebrate Independence Day in 2024

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

Protected Bike Lanes For Lake Drive Raise Ire of Neighbors

Despite vehement objections in raucous meeting, committee approves plan.

July 3rd Fireworks Canceled

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

Free Musical Mondays Summer Series in Lake Park to Feature Diverse Genres from Around World and Milwaukee

Wonderful Wednesdays lineup of music for children and families also announced

Many Restaurants Offering Mother’s Day Brunch

Plus: New Mediterranean restaurant for Third Ward, and farewell to Jewels Caribbean.

The UPAF Ride for the Arts, presented by Miller Lite, returns to Henry Maier Festival Park June 2 with Hoan Loop Course

Twenty-mile Hoan Loop Course offers scenic views of Milwaukee Lakefront

See The 2024 Traveling Beer Garden Schedule

New stop added at Kops Park.

Restaurants Offer Special Events For February Holidays

Celebrating Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras -- and Super Bowl.

Red Rock Plans Patio Upgrades

Plus: new sushi restaurant for Water Street, Sabor Divino opens and Phobruary returns.

Brunch Returns to Lake Park Bistro

Three-course, customizable brunch menu is now available on Sundays.

Lake Park Bistro Hosting Black Truffle Dinner

It's your 20th annual chance to dine in decadence with five, fungi-focused courses.

42 Choices for Special New Year’s Dining

From pizza to lobster to duck rillettes, so many different dining and drink options.

County Taking On Coastal Erosion

Officials seek a strategic plan for protecting Lake Michigan's coastal bluffs from erosion.

Meet Amanda Langler, New Executive Chef at Lake Park Bistro

Longtime Bartolotta alum will take the helm at high-end French restaurant.

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

The Bartolotta Restaurants Announce Chef Amanda Langler as New Executive Chef of Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro

Celebrated and veteran chef will lead culinary team at Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro following five-year turn as Executive Chef of Mr. B’s – A Bartolotta Steakhouse – Brookfield

Bacchus To Host Fall Harvest Dinner

The ticketed event includes a five-course meal and wine pairings.

Ramen Pop-Up Coming to Uncle Wolfie’s

Nite Wolf will make its first appearances Nov. 3 and 4, with regular hours set to commence in 2024.

City Should Enforce Reopening of Ravine Road, Park Friends Say in Filing

Group Says County Plan is Unnecessarily Expensive, Wastes Tax Dollars

Bartolotta Headquarters Moving to Walker’s Point

Current office will be razed for new Milwaukee Public Museum.

Share Your Opinion on Ravine Road

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

Riverwest Is a Melting Pot

Its historic mix of cultures and ethnicities continues to this day and, and creates a unique walk.

Do We Really Need Ravine Road?

And did Olmsted really want cars motoring through Lake Park?

Ravine Road Debate Heats Up

Local parks group wants vehicle access maintained for roadway through Lake Park.

Pilot Project Named Best Beer Bar in U.S.

Plus: Harley-Davidson has new executive chef, Xankia reopens and The Noble closes.

Christian Wahl Bust Returned to Lake Park

"Grandfather" of Milwaukee's park system is again honored at park he helped build.

Lake Park Friends Calls on Milwaukee County to Immediately Reopen Ravine Road to Cars

Road was closed in 2014 due to issues with pedestrian bridge which has since been repaired.

Ravine Road Project Could Begin in 2024, With Pedestrian-Only Option

Parks requesting funding for planning, design and extensive public engagement.

Independence Day Parades Snake Through Milwaukee

No shortage of smiles, nor candy, as community groups host Fourth of July events.

Milwaukee to Celebrate Independence Day in 2023

Tradition of City Celebrations to Include Fireworks, Family Activities, and Community Events

Bastille Days Celebrates 40th Anniversary July 13 – 16

One of the world’s largest French festivals will bring back old traditions, new entertainment for 2023 iteration

Downer Avenue to Host 43rd Annual Cycling Classic On Milwaukee City Streets June 24

The Roundhouse Kicks Off Second Season

McKinley Marina beer garden and snack stand will host grand opening on May 25.

Milwaukee Film to Host Tribute Dinner to Chicago’s Revolutionary Chef Charlie Trotter on Monday, May 1, Featuring Two-time James Beard Winner Chef Paul Bartolotta at Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant

Featuring a five-course meal with five pairings inspired by the film “Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter,” showing at The 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival

Diverse Lineups Released for Musical Mondays’ 25th Season and Wonderful Wednesdays Shows in Lake Park This Summer

Special opera performance to kick off 2023 summer music in the park

The Bartolotta Restaurants Proudly Announces Three Internal General Manager Promotions

Award-winning restaurant and catering group celebrates new leadership at Harbor House, Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant, and Joey Gerard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club

The Bartolotta Restaurants Celebrates 30 years

Restaurant group to mark milestone anniversary with special menu, yearlong celebration.

Should Road Through Lake Park Be Pedestrianized?

A survey of nearby residents found great support for a pedestrian and bicycle-only Ravine Road.

Attempt To Clear Parks With Goats Fails

It's cheaper to use humans because they can operate chainsaws.

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

County Executive David Crowley Looks Ahead to 2023

Crowley Vetoes Lake Park Bluff Proposal

Should neighbors have rights to maintain bluff forever? Crowley says no.

Lake Park Ravine Road Bridge Successfully Reopened

Board Adopts 2023 County Budget

Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?

Lake Park Neighbors Seek Control of Bluff

Wahl Ave. residents have already clear cut top of bluff, now want special access to all of it.

Chairwoman Nicholson Applauds New Olmsted Way in Washington Park

Lake Park Bridge Open For First Time In 6 Years

Pedestrians can once again cross the historic foot bridge in Lake Park.

Lake Park Bridge Overhaul Nears Completion

Bridge to reopen next month after six-year closure

Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro Brings Back Popular A La Carte Menu

Guest favorite dishes will be offered in addition to four-course menu as award-winning French restaurant celebrates 27th anniversary

The Age of Elegance

Upper East Side’s Prospect Hill neighborhood is a walk past one lovely, distinctive mansion after another.

Commission Approves Controversial Church Apartment Plan

Heated hearing results in addition of a traffic study that city officials expect to prove negligible impact.

Concession Stand at McKinley Marina Now Open

Bartolotta Restaurants has opened Roundhouse, will serve snacks and refreshments with lakefront views.

Washington Park Would Honor Olmsted

Washington Boulevard would be renamed to honor Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed the park and two others in Milwaukee.

City of Milwaukee’s Independence Day Fireworks Rescheduled for August 2, 2022

Free Events Announced for July 16 “Celebrate Olmsted Day” in Lake Park

Activities include parade, birthday cake, scavenger hunt and vintage jazz

Bastille Days and the Milwaukee Art Museum Celebrate French Culture in July

Four-day French festival and museum events bring Joie de vivre back to MKE

Charles Allis Art Museum Celebrates Dressing the Abbey Success!

Most Well Attended Exhibition in Museum’s 70+ Year History

Milwaukee to Celebrate Independence Day in 2022

Tradition of City Celebrations to Continue with Community Activities

Enjoy Diverse Mix of New Offerings and Favorites at Lake Park’s Musical Mondays Series Over Eight Nights in July and August

Also, Wonderful Wednesdays Brings Great Entertainment for Kids and Families

More Chicago Hot Dogs for Milwaukee

Plus: Vendetta Coffee comes to Walker's Point, Bavette reopens, new downtown cocktail bar and more.

Bartolotta Opening Concession at McKinley Marina

The Roundhouse in McKinley Park will sell light snacks, drinks and some boating items.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidates Share Views on Domes, Historic Preservation

Candidates respond to Milwaukee Preservation Alliance survey on favorite historic sites and more

Baldwin Works to Secure More Than $187 Million for Wisconsin in Omnibus Appropriations Legislation

Federal funding delivers support to local projects in Wisconsin championed by Senator Baldwin during the Congressional appropriations process

East Side Forum for Milwaukee County Board 3rd District Race Set For March 22

Neighborhood Associations Encourage Residents to Submit Questions for Candidates

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey

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

Baldwin Works to Secure More Than $176 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Package

Federal funding would deliver support to local projects in Wisconsin championed by Senator Baldwin during the Congressional appropriations process

St. Ann Center’s Gala Lights Up Deer District

Guests to celebrate in person and virtually.

Downer-Newberry Area All About Architecture

Chic shops, historic homes in one of the city’s most architecturally diverse neighborhoods.