Washington Park

Milwaukee County Updates Regarding COVID-19

Public Meeting for Board of Fire and Police Commission Appointee

The public event will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Park Senior Center.

Milwaukee County Announces Upcoming Budget Public Engagement Sessions

Four sessions in partnership with Milwaukee County Supervisors provide forum for residents to share priorities and weigh in on new revenue options

Milwaukee County Officials Remind Residents to Take Precautions During the Hot Weather

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for south central and southeast Wisconsin from 12:00PM on July 18 through 11:00PM on July 19

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Iconic American Musical West Side Story On Sale Event Broke Box Office Records with Nearly $300,000 in Sales

Several performances are nearly sold out and several performances only have individual seats left.

Milwaukee Ballet hits the streets with free activities and performances in Ballet Beat program

The month-long tour for the community kicks off June 24

1,500 Bottles a Second

The 10-foot sculpture was created with 1,500 used plastic water bottles, used soda syrup barrels and plastic items found during a recent river cleanup event.

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to Present Annual Neighborhood Residency in Wauwatosa and Washington Heights

The week will include two free full-orchestra performances for the community.

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Announces 2019 Winners for Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

This year MANDIs celebrated its 20th year anniversary.

Local Nonprofit Youthaiti Is Giving a ‘Crap’ at Haitifest

Raising Money to Support Sustainable Hygiene and Sanitation in Haiti

Board of Supervisors Approves Urban Ecology Center Lease of Washington Park

"The Urban Ecology Center's investment in Washington Park will benefit county residents for years to come."

City Recognizes Completion of the Washington Park Townhomes

Quality Housing Added to Milwaukee’s 30th Street Corridor

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.

Near West Side to Become Outdoor Theater This Weekend

For one night only, local filmmakers will take their works to the streets for the Mobile Lantern Film Exhibition

Richard Schmidt is Failing to Keep Us Safe

Richard Schmidt has failed to articulate a coherent strategy to protect our neighborhood parks.

Two cops dead and homicides, shootings, violence and disorder continue – where’s the plan, Tom?

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - August 6, 2018

2018 Strange Fruit Music Festival

The Festival has offered deep insights into how the musical community deeply desires the ability to trust each other, learn together, and grow together.

Urban Ecology Center Lease for Washington Park Advances

"The Urban Ecology Center's investment in Washington Park will benefit county residents for years to come."

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Tony Award-Winning Musical In The Heights On Sale Event Broke Box Office Record with Over $200,000 in Sales

Several performances are now sold out and many more are nearly sold out.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Holds Special One Day Sale on Monday, June 18 for the Tony Award-winning Musical “In the Heights”

The Rep’s Ticket Office will be open from 9am – 6pm for the One Day Sale and the special pricing will be available online from 7am – 11:59pm.

Summer of Music taking Shape in Milwaukee County Parks

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

Urban Studies forum examines development, gentrification and environmental justice

Keynote address from University of Illinois-Chicago professor Janet L. Smith.

County Board Elects Nicholson as First Vice Chairwoman

Supervisor Nicholson was first elected to the Milwaukee County Board in 2016

Initiative to help build, rehab, and repair 100 homes in Midtown

The Midtown 100 project will include building 65 new homes, rehabilitating 15 homes and completing critical repairs on 20 homes.

Safe & Sound Receives $625,000 Grant to Continue 27th Street West Drug Free Coalition in 53208 Zip Code

The Drug-Free Communities Support Program is the Nation’s leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent youth substance use.

County Board Set to Begin Public Deliberations on 2018 Budget

"County Executive Abele continues to ignore the will of the voters, who opposed his $60 wheel tax by a landslide 72% margin in April."

Strange Fruit Music Festival’s Second Year

Now in its second year, The Strange Fruit Music Festival returns to explore the thoughts and emotions of local musicians regarding the current climate of racial relations in Milwaukee and the country as a whole

MPS Run Back to School on August 26

5k run / 1.5 mile walk set for Saturday, August 26

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces 2018 Budget Listening Sessions

These sessions will be interactive and are designed to provide meaningful and detailed feedback from all participants.

Community Block Grant Funding input needed at public hearings

Council members looking for input to help create jobs, development activity

Near West Side Partners Announces 2nd Annual Rev-Up MKE

Applications are open for the “Shark Tank”-style small business competition that identifies next generation entrepreneurs

Plan Your Summer!

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

Supervisors Allocate $210,000 for Washington Park Soccer Fields

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson authored the resolution after listening to constituents.

More People to Grown Their Own Food

May 13th will launch nation’s largest garden-building event

County Executive Abele Announces Launch of Additional Public Hearings, Online Feedback for BHD

Goal is to increase public involvement and diversity of ideas to shape BHD budget

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson to Hold Community Information Session January 20

She Invites All Residents of the 5th District to Learn and Discuss Proposed Repairs to Washington Park

It’s time for Mulchfest 2017

Mulchfest is an annual event to help keep Christmas trees out of the landfill.

All Aboard Wisconsin Supports Additional Chicago – Milwaukee Passenger Rail Service

“All Aboard Wisconsin believes it is critical to voice its support for more frequent rail service between the two cities of Milwaukee and Chicago,” stated Nona Hill, President of AAW.

Public invited to provide input on Hiawatha service improvement proposals

Three daily round trips between Milwaukee and Chicago would be added

UWM Welcomes Imagining America Across Milwaukee

Imagining America creates democratic spaces to foster and advance publically engaged scholarship that draw on arts, humanities, and design.

Chairman Lipscomb Responds to Administration Proposal to Charge for Lakefront Parking

Asks, “Who would want to impose a tax on Independence Day celebrations and family picnics at the lakefront?”

Edgar Lin Receives Last Minute Endorsement of Assembly Representative LaTonya Johnson

Asks Neighbors for their Vote on August 9

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces 2017 Budget Listening Sessions

“As we do the work of creating a responsible budget for the upcoming year, I look forward to hearing from the public”

Edgar Lin Announces Major Endorsements

Local Unions, Community Organizations and Community Leaders Express Support for Leading Challenger in 16th AD Race

Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton endorses Milwaukee Co. District Attorney John Chisholm for re-election

“I am proud to endorse John Chisholm for another four-year term and look forward to continuing to partner with him in making our neighborhoods safer and stronger,” said Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton

Foundation’s Nohl Fund grants $338,000 toward area arts programs

The Mary L. Nohl fund has made grants of more than $7 million since 2001 in support of visual arts and arts education in the metropolitan area.

Celebrate Wisconsin Bike Week with Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderpersons, the Wisconsin Bike Fed, and Bublr Bikes

Wisconsin Bike Week is June 6-12, 2016

WHEDA Awards Nine Milwaukee Projects Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

28 projects expected to create more than 1,300 affordable housing units statewide

West Lloyd Street Project Begins April 25, 2016

Project from N. 60th St. to W. Lisbon Ave. expected to be completed by October 2016, weather permitting

Walker’s Point Center for the Arts Collaborative Mural Project

Weeklong project by WPCA Hands-on students and local artist John Kowalczyk

Mental Health: A Community Conversation

I’ve heard from many citizens with questions and concerns about mental health services in Milwaukee.

Homeless will get boost from Housing Trust Fund awards

Housing Trust Fund grants totaling $600,000 will help the homeless, provide rehabilitation for substance abuse, create jobs and help with homeowner repairs

County Board Approves Weddle Amendments to Improve Washington Park

Band Shell, West Baseball Field to Get Repairs, Amenities

Milwaukee County Board Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee to Hold Budget Listening Session Monday, October 12

Listening Session to be Held at the Washington Park Senior Center Beginning at 9 a.m.

Abele Raids Reserves in Attempted Budget Bail-Out

Uses About $20 Million to Cover Pension Error. And $4 Million for Bucks Arena

Annual Tap the Potential Events Celebrate 25 years of ADA

In October each year, the focus is on performances and artworks presented by artists who have disabilities themselves.

Nature, ecology are focal points of Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s August gift

Experience the wonders of the natural world during a day of free access to sites in greater Milwaukee that advance environmental education, conservation, adventure and ecology.

NAACP Milwaukee – Who Really Cares: Back Yard BBQ & Resource Fair

During the event there will be free food, giveaways, music, spoken word and vendors.

Washington alumni to award scholarships to their newest colleagues: 20+ grads from the Class of 2015

Alumni of Milwaukee Public Schools' Washington High School will award scholarships Wednesday to more than 20 of their newest colleagues

Progressive Community Health Centers Calls on State Legislature to Reject Budget Changes to Medicaid Reimbursement Rates

We oppose the proposed changes to Medicaid reimbursement rates in Wisconsin’s 2015-2017 State biennial budget.

Super Reader Summer Reading Program Starts Today

Milwaukee Public Library Sets Goal to Enroll 25,000 Youth in the Reading Program

A.W.E. Bus Tour Explores Milwaukee Neighborhoods, New Community Art Projects

Stops include Washington Park, Borchert Field and Riverwest/Harambee

Supervisors Romo West, Mayo to Hold Informational Public Meeting March 23

Chairwoman and Vice Chairman of County Board’s Health and Human Needs Committee to discuss how the proposed state budget will affect FamilyCare, IRIS and SeniorCare

Mayor Barrett’s 2015 State of the City Address

Monday, March 9th, 2015 - Alverno College

Helping small businesses thrive: Local Business Action Team to hold public forums

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Supervisor Martin Weddle to Hold Listening Sessions on Feb. 9 and 12

Supervisor Wants to Hear From Constituents on Key Issues

Charrette and PlaceMaking Discussions Shape 30th Street Corridor

A neighborhood design charrette is taking place on Tuesday, January 20th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm

Washington Park Neighborhood and MPD Awarded National MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Award

Mobilizing Residents/Partnerships leads to improved neighborhood safety

District Attorney watches while the City of Milwaukee implodes

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. November 11, 2014

Job fair offers employment, experience working on new NWM tower

Job fair offers employment, experience working on new NWM tower

Clean Wisconsin Action Fund Endorses Charlie Fox for 5th District Supervisor

The Clean Wisconsin Action Fund officially announced their endorsement of Charlie Fox for Milwaukee County Board Supervisor District 5.

Community events Friday in 15th Aldermanic District

Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II invites residents to two events taking place on Friday, October 10.

Washington Park tour will highlight housing assets, options

Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II invites residents take a Washington Park Neighborhood Housing Tour .

Milwaukee Neighborhood Bus Tour Hosted by Adam Carr

See the City You Know Anew

NML Tower and Commons project small business session is Monday, June 30

Information will be shared for small and disadvantaged businesses interested in opportunities available during $450M NML HQ project

Community organizer recognized for leadership

For his efforts to improve the quality of life in Milwaukee neighborhoods, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation will recognize community organizer Christopher Boston as the 2014 recipient of its Doug Jansson Leadership Award.

City of Milwaukee Hosts Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale – June 7th

The City of Milwaukee will host a one-day-only, first-come first-served backyard compost bin and rain barrel sale on Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Washington Park parking lot at N. 40th St. and W. Galena St.

Organic Garden, Compost Supply Store to Host Earth Day Celebration

Brew City Gardens Will Observe Day with Special Sales, Activities

Supervisor Russell Stamper II Says Safety in Milwaukee County Parks Must be a Priority

Supervisor Says Local Law Enforcement Ready for Summer Season

Grant helps define “home” for local community

Washington Park project brings residents together to share stories

Public Input Needed for Parks 5-Year Strategic Plan

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

Vliet Street Business Association Announces Winners of First Annual Business Awards

The Vliet Street Business Association recently announced the winners their first annual Business Awards at a happy hour sponsored by LISC Milwaukee and hosted by Meritage (5921 W. Vliet) on March 10.

Milwaukee Wins an Invitation to the Community Progress Leadership Institute

Prestigious Training Effort will Help Milwaukee Address Foreclosures and Vacant Homes

Vliet Street Business Association Opens Nominations for First Annual Business Awards

The Vliet Street Business Association is accepting nominations for its first annual business awards contest.

Supervisor Bowen Announces Series of Town Hall Meetings

Residents Invited to Speak About Milwaukee County Budget, Other Issues

News conference will highlight options available at Foreclosure Prevention Event

The City of Milwaukee joins Take Root Milwaukee to invite people area residents who are facing foreclosure to a special event this week.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Stamper, Milwaukee Alderman Hines Issue Statements on Fatal Shooting in Washington Park

I am deeply saddened by yesterday’s tragic event and send my condolences to the family of 17- year- old Daniel Gardner.

City of Milwaukee Brings Back Popular Compost Bin Distribution Event on May 4th

Residents encouraged to reduce waste, save money, learn more about composting

Celebrate Earth Week with an Earth Friendly Ride

Throughout the week (April 20 – 26) we invite the public to join us as we recognize the important role that public transportation plays in making the world greener.

County Executive Abele Hires Economic Development Director

Teig Whaley-Smith, Economic Development Firm Founder and Adjunct Professor of Law at Marquette University, Joins Milwaukee County

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Announces the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative

New Strategy Will Help Improve Washington Park Neighborhood

Mayor Barrett’s 2013 State of the City Address

Monday, February 25, 2013, Pritzlaff Building

Common Council’s plan will allow developers to combat blight

More than 130 vacant, city-owned houses are set to be renovated or rebuilt and converted into rental properties, as a result of action by the Milwaukee Common Council last week.

Supervisor Taylor Visits Milwaukee County Senior Dining Sites

Supervisor Taylor was appointed and unanimously confirmed to serve on the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging in June of this year.

County Board 2013 Budget Blast: Nov. 5, 2012

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, under the leadership of Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, has adopted the 2013 Budget today.

Supervisor Stamper To Host Second “Employment, Training & Education Expo”

Social Development Commission and Kaplan University to Co-Host October 25th Event

Supervisor Stamper Pushes for Free Admission at Washington Park Pool

Committee approves Supervisor’s plan to bring programming, water safety awareness to community

Supervisors Invite Residents to “Tri-District” Budget Listening Session

Session includes 2nd, 5th and 10th Districts

County Board 2013 Budget Blast: October 23, 2012

The Milwaukee County Board’s Finance & Audit Committee is holding a series of budget hearings throughout October on the County Executive’s 2013 Recommended Budget.

LEAP summer youth work program sees first graduating class

Successful inaugural session of new program yields 17 young leaders; Alderman Willie Wade points to brighter future