Lincoln Park

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

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

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

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces 2025 Healthy County Challenge

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

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

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

Milwaukee to celebrate Independence Day in 2024

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

Milwaukee to Celebrate Independence Day in 2023

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

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

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

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

Eight Milwaukee County Golf Courses to Open Friday, April 24

Golf in March?

Select Courses to Open Friday, Mar. 22

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

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

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.

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."

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Celebrates Earth Day 2016

Since taking office, the county executive has prioritized environmental activism in every department, from Parks to Transportation to Facilities Management.

County Board Unanimously Approves Resolution to Protect Parks

At Least 43 Lack Designated Zoning as Parkland; Measure Moves to Avoid Sale by Executive

43 County Park Properties At Risk Because They Lack Local Zoning Protection

Chairman Lipscomb Introduces Resolution To Protect Parks and Parkland That Could Be Sold by County Executive Without Public Hearing or Legislative Oversight

Sen. Taylor announces Senate District 4 National Night Out

National Night Out is an effort to promote involvement in police-community partnerships, improved neighborhood unity and crime prevention..

National Night Out in The Parks

Neighborhoods Celebrate Community in Area Parks

Flip Flop Applesauce

Dysfunction Around the Estabrook Dam Continues at Milwaukee County as Finance Committee Votes to Switch County Policy on Dam. Again.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper Urges Milwaukee County Executive and Board to Allocate Funds for Estabrook Dam Removal in FY2015 Budget

Milwaukee Riverkeeper is asking the County Board and County Executive to remove Estabrook Dam.

Public Input Needed for Parks 5-Year Strategic Plan

Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in the Development of 2015-2020 Strategic Plan

Mayor Barrett Announces Stolen Thumb Drive Recovered

Jump drive with confidential city employee information found by Milwaukee police

Governor, state supt. nominate MPS’ Rufus King for national ACT award

MPS' Rufus King International School, state's high school nominee, to be recognized Monday