Lincoln Park

Parks Starting Demolition of Pools, Buildings This Year

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

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

DNR To Host Two Open Houses At Fish Facilities On Saturday, Oct. 11

Parks Department May Close 4 Pools

It's also planning to permanently close all wading pools by 2035.

Milwaukee County Parks Offers 50% Off Aquatic Center Passes for Final Month of Summer

Supervisors Rip EV Chargers in Parks

Supervisors echo criticism from Common Council members.

Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns

'I'd cut this program if I was the federal government,' said one alderman.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Planned For 5 County Parks

These parks and county zoo could receive charging stations through city program.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces 2025 Healthy County Challenge

In its fourth year, events will center around health, wellness, nature, and community

Milwaukee Soul Group Ministers With Music

O.W.’s Exalters is celebrating 35 years of high note harmonizing in Baptist churches across Wisconsin.

County Opens Public Golf Courses

All 13 county courses are ready for golfers.

6th Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards, February 24th, 2025

Trail Extension Will Link Downtown With Planned 20th Street Trail

Latest trail extension part of Interstate 43 reconstruction.

Meaux Park Gets New ‘Connaughton Courts’

Connaughton Foundation and Kellners fund redevelopment of six courts for popular park.

2024 Roundup- Gov. Evers Completes Annual 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Parks Plans Removal of Holler Park Pool, Other Disused Buildings

KK Parkway tennis courts and St. Martins Park Pavilion also on the list.

Milwaukee to celebrate Independence Day in 2024

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

July 3rd Fireworks Canceled

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

Indigenous-Led Walk Honors Water

On 11-mile walk for the water, native wisdom connects environmental restoration and spiritual healing.

Pat Connaughton Foundation Renovating Meaux Park Basketball Courts

Meaux Park courts used for historic Warning League youth basketball program.

Climate Justice in the Lincoln Creek Greenway

Activists and neighborhood residents seek to restore urban tributary.

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.

Construction of Road-to-Trail Projects Planned for 2024

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

Parks System Proposes Demolition Of Vacant Buildings

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

Parks Plans to Replace 2 Oak Leaf Trail Bridges

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

Independence Day Parades Snake Through Milwaukee

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

It’s Plastic Free July!

You can take the Plastic-Free Pledge, join the cause of groups like Plastic-Free MKE, to reduce use of single-use plastics.

Milwaukee to Celebrate Independence Day in 2023

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

27 Pools, Splash Pads and Water Parks Opening in Milwaukee

County boosts the number of facilities it will open for 2023 season.

Parks Adds More Lifeguards For Pools

Pool openings to be announced in the coming week.

Special Ways To Celebrate Mom

Skip the bottomless mimosas and try one of these options.

Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman

Andrea Pratt wins race to replace Ashanti Hamilton by 17 votes.

Three Northside Aldermanic Races

Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.

Board Releases Funds for Park Projects

County board approves $1.3 million in maintenance, repairs and new projects for parks.

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

Brewers Donates Scoreboards to Parks

Brewers Foundation and U.S. Cellular donate $44,000 for new scoreboards in Lincoln and Sherman parks.

Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats

Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.

County Parks Fights Ash Borer With Reforestation

Milwaukee County has removed 25,000 trees, but is ramping up its replacement effort.

Yum Yum Fish and Chicken Planned for North Side

Offering comfort food in a convenient carryout format.

Ashanti Hamilton Resigns For Administration Job

New head of Office of Violence Prevention was 1st District alderman since 2004.

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

Cannonball Productions Brings Seltzerland to Deer District on July 16

Hard Seltzer Festival Returns to Milwaukee

Lifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again

No lifeguards at beaches in 2022, limited pool openings.

Milwaukee to Celebrate Independence Day in 2022

Tradition of City Celebrations to Continue with Community Activities

Supervisor Johnson Recognized with Distinguished Worldwide Humanitarian Award

Proposal to Increase Pay, Provide Bonuses for Lifeguards at Milwaukee County Pools, Beaches, and Aquatic Facilities Advances

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Assistance in Investigation of Golf Cart Thefts

Supervisor Taylor to Kick-Off Summer Park Clean-Up Series at Lincoln Park

Hike for History in Washington Park

Plus, Sprecher Fest, Tosa Makers Market, sunset canoeing and Fourth of July festivities.

City Groups Receive Coastal Grants

More than $113,000 in grants for a canoe-kayak trail map app, river cleanup and bicycle trail study.

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.

‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic

County teams with city, police, non-profits to distribute meals, face masks, resource bags at local parks.

Marchers Show Up Despite The Rain

Tropical storm doesn't stop three marches across the city, one with only cars.

Milwaukee County Park Deep-Well Pools to Remain Closed this Summer as a Result of COVID-19

City Rezoning Lot for Future North Side Trail

Future trail would run along Lincoln Creek.

Eight Milwaukee County Golf Courses to Open Friday, April 24

Making America’s Cleanest City?

City initiating campaign and steep fines for littering to help clean up Milwaukee.

Golf in March?

Select Courses to Open Friday, Mar. 22

Muslim Center for Youth Opens

New non-profit at 2110 W. Hampton opened in December, offers youth activities.

World-Class Chinese Lantern Festival Features Asian Cuisine Weekend at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 28–30

China Lights admission tickets are valid any night of the regular 2018 schedule.

World-Class Chinese Lantern Festival Opening at Boerner Botanical Gardens on Sept. 21

Spectacular event brings together Milwaukee County residents, visitors for an awe-inspiring show

Labor Day Weekend: Summer Fun in Milwaukee County Parks

Activities over the Labor Day Weekend range from zipping down the slides at the waterparks to taking post-worthy photos at the Botanical Gardens' Trial Garden

Ticket Sales Begin for World-Class Chinese Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 21–Oct. 21

45 larger-than-life sculptural lantern displays will illuminate the Boerner Botanical Gardens

Why Two Streets Named Washington?

The great street name purge of 1920s left in place the duplication of Washington names.

Milwaukee County Parks Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend

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

Family Waterparks to Open for Holiday Weekend

Cool Waters & Schulz to Open Sat, Sun & Memorial Day

Annual World Refugee Day Celebration Scheduled for June 20

This year’s celebration, which is free and open to the public, will be at Zeidler Park from 10 am - 2 pm during the Westown Farmers Market.

Seven Ways to Celebrate Mom this Weekend in The Parks

Relaxing activities with Mom in mind

Haas Calls for Renewed Search for Parks Director

Supports Sullivan for Director of Child Support

Non-Profit’s Work Creates 1,000 Jobs

Projects by Northwest Side Community Development Corp triggered development, jobs.

Lipscomb Slams Abele Administration for Hidden Bonuses

Under Abele, Human Resources awarded $268,450 in bonuses between May and November of last year alone.

Milwaukee County Parks Offers Military Veterans Free Greens Fees, Domes Admission, Nov. 11

Purple Heart Recipients Reminded to Apply for Year-Round Purple Heart Pass

Acupuncture, Massage, Tai Chi Demonstrations Slated for Culture Weekend, Oct. 14–15 at Boerner Botanical Gardens

This weekend, Boerner Botanical Gardens will be filled with demonstrations of the Chinese arts of acupuncture, tai chi, and massage.

Local Asian-American Community Hosts Moon Festival Weekend at China Lights at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Oct. 6–8

Asia’s mid-autumn Moon Festival celebrates family reunion and peace at a time when the moon is at its fullest and brightest of the year.

Chinese Lantern Festival’s Asian Cuisine/Chicago Weekend at Milwaukee County’s Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 29-Oct. 1

China Lights: The Magic Returns is a celebration of Asian culture featuring 50 larger-than-life sculptural lantern displays.

Chinese Lantern Festival Opening at County’s Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 22

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced today that the world-class Chinese lantern festival, China Lights: The Magic Returns, will open to the public Sept. 22 at Boerner Botanical Gardens.

Ticket Sales Begin for World-Class Chinese Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 22–Oct. 22

The magical glow of nearly 50 larger-than-life sculptural displays will illuminate 10 acres of Milwaukee’s renowned Boerner Botanical Gardens

Plan Your Summer!

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

Milwaukee County Parks Kick Off Summer Memorial Day Weekend

Activities will be as varied as visiting a beer garden to swimming at the Family Aquatic Centers, to going on a warbler walk.

4,000 Volunteers Clean Up River

MKE Riverkeeper’s annual cleanup removes 70,000 pounds of trash.

County Creating Community Centers

Will focus on black employment, education. MPS may collaborate.

Community Meeting Set to Discuss Milwaukee River Floodplain Soil and Sediment Sample Results

The public meeting will be held April 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gordon Park Pavilion.

Milwaukee County Parks Announces Job Fairs for Seasonal Employees, March 24-25

Positions range from Traveling Beer Garden staff, golf starters, and restaurant staff, to pool attendants, lifeguards, park patrol staff, and building- or grounds-maintenance workers.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper Joins 130 Environmental Groups to Oppose Deep Cuts to Environmental Funding in FY18 Budget Proposal

President's proposed budget cuts to environment threaten health of Milwaukee River Basin

What People Are Saying About the Estabrook Dam: “Worthless,” “A Waste of Money,” “I Want the Dam Gone”

Here’s a look at what community members are telling County Executive Abele about the Estabrook Dam.

Supervisor Johnson: Abele’s Estabrook Scheme Offensive

"His anti-democratic scheme exploits the special powers granted to him by the Republican legislature in Madison."