Washington Park

County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson-Bovell Approve Legislation Upholding Milwaukee County’s Climate Commitments Amid Federal Rollbacks

Resolution reaffirms the County’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and supports scientific conclusions of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

Milwaukee County Invites Community Input on Newly Released Draft Recommendations for Future State Project

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

Joy Engine Invests $55,000 in Eight Milwaukee Public Art Projects Designed to Spark Joy

Artists will present their projects at the nonprofit’s annual public meeting, February 9

Transit Plus Riders Join WisGo in 2026

Paratransit Riders Invited to Attend Open House Events in January

Packers Foundation Awards More Than $1.5 Million in Annual Grants

More than $3.5 million awarded through Packers Foundation grants in 2025

Milwaukee County to Host Second Annual Holiday Healing Summit to Support Older Adults, People with Disabilities, and Caregivers

Milwaukee County Releases Report on the Future Needs of Senior Center Facilities

Milwaukee County Parks Completes Washington Park Lagoon Bridge Project

Residents send clear message: County needs to share plan to reopen McGovern Senior Center

Statement from Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt October 21, 2025

Chairwoman Nicholson Reflects on a Year of Progress, Policy, Community

City of Milwaukee and MPL to kick off Fall & Winter Career Fair Tour

Residents can visit various locations around the City to learn about available job opportunities

Milwaukee County Provides Update on Indefinite Closure of McGovern Senior Center

City of Milwaukee to Host Town Hall Meeting with Adam Procell, Director of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety

Girls Rock MKE Awarded Wisconsin Arts Board Grant to Support “A Rebel Sound” Workshops

Rise Drug Free MKE Coalition Marks International Overdose Awareness Day

MANDI Award winning small business has been making the 6th District stronger

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs August 21, 2025

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Announces 2025 Winners for Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Provides Update Following Extreme Storms and Flooding

Community bands together to start recovery from historic flooding

Joint Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II August 11, 2025

Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation Announce the 18th Annual Run Back to School

Registration for this event is now open

County Executive David Crowley Announces 2026 Budget Listening Sessions

Budget listening sessions provide opportunities for public input in the upcoming budget process

Washington Park Wednesdays Presents Viva! Latin Swing July 30 Concert

Juan Mungia and Latin Swing Factor promise an evening of dance music

Washington Park Wednesdays Presents Cool School Concert Night July 23

Kal Bergendahl Project and Big Style Brass Band perform on jazz & funk night

Washington Park Wednesdays Presents Female-focused July 9 Concert Featuring Urban Empress & The Urbanites, plus Nineteen Thirteen

City of Milwaukee Office of Community Wellness and Safety Grants $575,000 to Youth Activities Across the City

West Side Comes Alive with Music

Washington Park Neighbors & Harley-Davidson Foundation Present Make Music Day at Davidson Park

Dominican Center Welcomes New Executive Director, Britney Roberson

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces 2025 Healthy County Challenge

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

MCTS and Summerfest Announce Transit Options for 2025 Festival

Join The “Party For The Park” On May 7 To Support Washington Park Programming, Explore The New Urban Ecology Center

Washington Park Wednesdays 2025 Summer Concert Series Lineup Announced

Milwaukee County and AHA Announce Senior Centers Will Now have Blood Pressure Screen-and-Refer Hubs

Urban Ecology Center Reopens Washington Park Branch with Grand Reopening and Winterfest event

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

Near West Side Week Returns for Fourth Annual Celebration Hosted by Near West Side Partners

Neighbors, visitors and business owners will come together Sept. 8 -14 for a weeklong celebration of Milwaukee’s Near West Side with social activities, events and free giveaways

Brew City Match Announces Lineup for Upcoming Business Crawls

Join us the first three Saturdays in September to support local businesses and experience the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation Announce the 17th Annual Run Back to School

Registration is open for this in-person event

County Executive David Crowley Announces 2024 Budget Town Halls

Town halls provide opportunity for public input in the upcoming budget process

County Executive David Crowley Announces 2024 Budget Town Halls

Town halls provide opportunity for public input in the upcoming budget process

Supervisors Capriolo and Rolland Issue Statements on Washington Park Shooting

WisDOT to host I-94 East-West Freeway Project public meetings

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will host two public involvement meetings for the I-94 East-West Freeway Project.

MPD launches the 2024 Operation Summer Guardian

Milwaukee Police hosting Brat with a Cop Pop- up Community Engagement Series to Connect with Communit

Milwaukee to celebrate Independence Day in 2024

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

Mayor Johnson Celebrates “Wisconsin Bike Week” with Annual Bike Ride

Public meeting to be held for Reimagining WIS 175 Study

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Reflects on First Term Successes

During his first term, County Executive Crowley delivered investments, initiatives, and policies to advance racial equity in Milwaukee County

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation

Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more

County Executive David Crowley Successfully Advocates for New Federal Funding in Milwaukee County

President Biden signs federal appropriations legislation that will deploy investments in Milwaukee County for affordable housing, transit, and parks

The Florentine Opera Rebels

Butterfly and Carmen Are Coming!

Baldwin Brings Home Over $211 Million for Dozens of Wisconsin Projects

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Longer List of Endorsements in advance of Tuesday Feb 20 Primary Election

Celebrate Black History Month at the Milwaukee Public Library with a Challenge and Renowned Author Events

Milwaukee County’s Washington Park Designated a Historic Landmark

Supervisor Burgelis Praises 2024 Budget’s Investments in Public Safety and Other Important Issues

Four New Businesses Open In Milwaukee’s Near West Side

Openings demonstrate continued momentum toward neighborhood revitalization and economic development

Washington Park Wednesdays

Join us for VIVA! Washington Park

County Supervisors Hosting Washington Park Senior Center Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Sales Tax Increase

 

Milwaukee Ballet Dances Into the Community with “Ballet Beat”

Dancers will host free performances, workshops, and activities throughout Milwaukee

Washington Park Wednesdays kicks off this week!

Milwaukee to Celebrate Independence Day in 2023

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

First public meeting set for Reimagining WIS 175 Study

Washington Park Bridge Replacement Project Moves Forward

Deteriorating Bridges Spanning Washington Park Lagoon will be replaced in late 2023

I-94 East-West study public comment period extended to January 31, 2023

WisDOT continues to encourage stakeholder input in the environmental document process

Habitat ReStore Salvaging Huge Donation of Reusable Materials From Historic Komatsu Campus

New Baiting And Feeding Ban Begins Dec. 12, 2022

We Are Here MKE Collective in partnership with Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention Host Town Hall to Bring Awareness to Domestic Violence

Chairwoman Nicholson Applauds New Olmsted Way in Washington Park

WEC Customers – Make Your Voice Heard. Public Hearings on Big Rate Cases Next Week

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Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Change Parkway in Washington Park to Olmsted Way Approved

The Arts Connect Rural and Urban Culture During Washington Park Wednesdays’ “Farm to Park” Event

Ballet, Live Music and Urban and Rural Creatives Bring Live Performances

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

MPD launches Operation Summer Guardian

Milwaukee Ballet Brings Dance into the Community Throughout July

The month of free “Ballet Beat” workshops and activities culminates with two outdoor performances

Statement From the Office of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley

City of Milwaukee Health Department Issues Heat Health Advisory

Residents advised to take precautions during hot weather conditions

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

Supervisor Burgelis to Participate in National Senior Health and Fitness Day at Washington Park

City of Milwaukee, Habitat for Humanity Working to Build New Housing in Harambee Neighborhood

‘We Have Two Different Justice Systems’

Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on the Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict

Urban Ecology Center 7th Annual HKE MKE Returns with a Week Full of Events

Hikes support local organization, presented by the Rotary Club of Milwaukee

Milwaukee Ballet dances back into the community with free activities and performances all month long

-In-person Ballet Beat program led by new Director of Community Engagement Samantha Martinson-

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Milwaukee County to Host Walk at Washington Park in Honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

--Join County Executive David Crowley and others to increase awareness of this important issue--

Charges Issued Against Suspects in Brutal Homicide Investigation

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Takes Two People into Custody in Connection with Brutal Homicide Investigation

Milwaukee Bucks and Sargento Foods Bring Back ‘Tipoff for Homes’ Initiative for 2020-21 Season

Safe. Secure. Counted! Make Sure Your Vote Counts in the 414 this Election Day

City of Milwaukee’s Election Commission provides information on Election Day voting

Safe. Secure. Counted! Make Sure Your Vote Counts in the 414 this Election Day

City of Milwaukee’s Election Commission provides information on Election Day voting

Leaders to discuss final voting push before Tuesday’s Fall General Election

City of Milwaukee Expands Early Voting to 14 Locations for the 2020 General Election

In-person early voting starts today

Early voting starts today in Milwaukee

Mayor Barrett’s 2021 Executive Budget Address

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Incident in Washington Park

Two Milwaukee projects win AARP ‘Small Dollar, Big Impact’ grants

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

Marcelia Nicholson Elected Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors