Lake Park

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

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

Bastille Days Festival Returns to Cathedral Square July 17-20

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

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

Milwaukee County Parks Announces the 2025 Traveling Beer Garden Schedule

Stewardship Friends Grants Approved For 32 DNR Improvement Projects

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

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

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

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

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

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

Group Says County Plan is Unnecessarily Expensive, Wastes Tax Dollars

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.

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

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

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

County Executive David Crowley Looks Ahead to 2023

Lake Park Ravine Road Bridge Successfully Reopened

Chairwoman Nicholson Applauds New Olmsted Way in Washington Park

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

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

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.

Nelson for Wisconsin Announces 3rd and 4th Day of “Full Nelson 72 Counties Tour”

Nelson pledges to wrestle Wall Street and corporate interests to the ground

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

Milwaukee Arts Board Opens Public Art Conservation Fund’s New Cycle

The Bartolotta Restaurants Announces Reopening Date For Joey Gerard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club

Greendale favorite to return as The Bartolotta Restaurants continues reopening phase with enhanced emphasis on health and hygiene protocols

The Bartolotta Restaurants To Hire Front And Back-Of-House Positions As Milwaukee-Area Restaurants Re-Open

Hosts, servers, line cooks, dishwashers, and more needed as acclaimed restaurant and catering organization welcomes guests to new era of service and safety

Business Update

Business Update

An Important Message from The Bartolotta Restaurants

The Bartolotta Restaurants March And April 2020 Listings

Traveling Beer Garden 2020 Dates & Locations Announced

12 Hot Milwaukee Restaurants and 88Nine DJs Pair Mouthwatering Dishes With Inspired Sounds at SoundBites

Several New Restaurants Featured at Event Feb. 6 at The Ivy House

Summerfest Marketplace Officially Opens at MKE

New store features Wisconsin apparel, accessories, décor, and Summerfest merchandise.

Statement of Bevan K. Baker

Statement provided to media on December 23rd, 2019

The Bartolotta Restaurants December 2019 Event Listings

The Bartolotta Restaurants will be closed on December 24 and December 25. Hours will vary on December 31 for New Year’s Eve.

The Bartolotta Restaurant November 2019 Events

The Bartolotta Restaurants is hosting pairing dinners at various restaurant locations.

The Bartolotta Restaurants October 2019 Event Listings

Listings update

Park’s ‘Maptacular’ art project returns for second season

This year’s unique maps, which were revealed at a gallery night at the Mitchell Park Domes on Thursday night.

Visit the North Point Lighthouse in August!

The North Point Lighthouse and Museum, located at 2650 N. Wahl Avenue within historic Lake Park, is a Milwaukee maritime treasure.

North Point Lighthouse – August 14, 2019 Lecture from the Surfrider Foundation about protecting our waters and surfing

Sponsored by Landmark Credit Union

Milwaukee County Parks System to be designated an “Important Bird Area” in Wisconsin

With its Important Bird Area designation, the park system joins 92 sites in Wisconsin, 2,832 sites in the U.S. and 12,000 other sites worldwide as Important Bird Areas.

Musical Mondays Announces 22nd Summer of Free Concerts in Lake Park

Series Will Feature 8 Top National and Milwaukee Acts, Diverse Genres of Music

Upcoming Events for Jenna Kashou, Author of 100 Things to Do in Milwaukee Before You Die, 2nd Edition

Milwaukee native, author Jenna Kashou is a frequent Milwaukee Magazine contributor and freelance writer.

North Point Lighthouse – May 8, 2019 Lecture “MMSD – The Status of Water in our Region”

Sponsored by Landmark Credit Union

The Milwaukee Museum Mile Presents Its 8th Annual MMM Day on Mother’s Day!

May 12, 2019, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Full Moon Tours Begin April 19, 2019 at North Point Lighthouse

Enjoy a fabulous view of the Full Moon from the top of the North Point Lighthouse tower!

Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule

For the past five years the Traveling Beer Gardens have been an integral part of Milwaukee's summer fun. The Traveling Beer Garden opens on May 8, the entire 2019 schedule includes new parks throughout Milwaukee County.

Santa to visit the North Point Lighthouse Museum Sunday Dec. 9th and Sunday Dec 16th 1-4 PM

Take your picture with Santa in his vintage maritime workshop

Over $800,000 in New and Increased Sponsorship Raised for 10th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and The Yabuki Family Foundation join 31 new sponsors. This is the largest increase in cash and in-kind support in the organization’s history.

North Point Lighthouse presents “Milwaukee County Zoo,” a fascinating and fun look back at the history of one of the finest zoos in the country and its most famous resident, Samson the gorilla.

Join us for a fascinating and lively look at the history of the Milwaukee Zoo.

County Receives $2 Million Grant for Lake Park Bridge

State TAP grant will enable Milwaukee County to complete Ravine Road Bridge project and reopen bridge, road for public use

The Women’s Center is 2018’s “Gal-a-lotta” Awardee

Collaborative partnership offers unique evening of community engagement, awareness

North Point Lighthouse Presents its July lecture, “American Indians In Milwaukee,” a fascinating look at the history of Milwaukee’s Native Americans

The lecture begins at 7 p.m. General admission is $10 and $5 for seniors and students with an ID.

Downer Classic bike races set for Saturday, June 30

Important notification from Alderman Nik Kovac

Bastille Days dishes out fresh French fare all weekend long

Free food and drink demos, firkin tapping and wine tastings, plus a mélange of restaurant vendors

Milwaukee County Parks Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend

Activities will be as varied as visiting a beer garden to swimming at a waterpark.

New look Traveling Beer Garden live music dates announced

The live music nights, held on Friday and Saturday nights between 5-8pm, will feature a more varied line up this year

North Point Lighthouse to Host the Occasional Artists Art Show and Sale, Friday, June 8.

The Occasional Artists are a group of working professionals who find the time to pursue their passion for art and photography in their free time.

Seven Ways to Celebrate Mom this Weekend in The Parks

Relaxing activities with Mom in mind

Milwaukee Inner-city Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) Celebrates 30 Years of Working for Justice

May 24 Event Honors Three Award Winners

Summer of Music taking Shape in Milwaukee County Parks

Park visitors this year will also be able to enjoy live music at beer gardens.

May 9 – Magnificent Machines of Milwaukee Lecture at North Point Lighthouse

The lecture will be based on Thomas H. Fehring's recent book, The Magnificent Machines of Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Museum Mile Celebrates Its 7th Year On Mother’s Day

May 13, 2018 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Traveling Beer Garden 2018 Dates & Locations Revealed

Beergardening season begins in April with the opening of South Shore Terrace Beer Garden

County Parks To Seek State Grant to Fund Ravine Road Bridge Project

The goal of the project is to preserve the historical character of Lake Park by replacing the bridge with a structure that closely matches its original architecture and design.

Supervisor Dimitrijevic Proposal Would Keep Lakefront Free, Open

"We should be making our public parks more accessible, not creating financial barriers."

Holiday Stress-Busting Activities in The Parks

Milwaukee County Parks offers a variety of ways to beat holiday stress.

Keller Williams – Milwaukee North Shore expands again with addition of Gallagher Kies & Company

Gallagher Kies & Company will be led by Founder Molly Gallagher and include Eileen Nelson, Julie Bulgrin and Maggie Drane.

Fall Floral Show “Flower Power” Brings Back the ’60s

Opening Sept. 23, at The Domes

North Point Lighthouse presents John Gurda and “Milwaukee On Tap,” a history of brewing beer in Milwaukee.

The North Point Lighthouse is pleased to present “Milwaukee On Tap”, a lively look back at the beverage that made Milwaukee famous by distinguished local historian John Gurda.

Eddee Daniel to present free program titled “Milwaukee: A Green City”

Noted photographer and writer Eddee Daniel will present a slide talk on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 1 p.m.

Keg Tappings on Wednesday will mark halfway point of beer garden season & celebrate $20,000 of park upgrades

Beer gardens are continuing to help fund upgrades and improvements to parks throughout the county.

Bastille Days dishes out fresh French fare all weekend long

Festival offering free food and drink demos, firkin tapping and wine tastings, plus 25+ restaurant tents

The Downer Classic happens Saturday!

Downer Classic Bike Races - information from Alderman Nik Kovac

North Point Lighthouse to host the Light Keeper’s Art Show and Sale, June 23.

Art Show and Sale will feature over 100 pieces in various mediums including watercolor, photography and jewelry.

Plan Your Summer!

The 2017 Parks “Summer’s Best” Entertainment Guide is here