Christian Wahl, has been called the father of Milwaukee’s park system.

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Climate Justice in the Lincoln Creek Greenway

Climate Justice in the Lincoln Creek Greenway

Activists and neighborhood residents seek to restore urban tributary.

MKE County: Christian Wahl Bust Returned to Lake Park
MKE County

Christian Wahl Bust Returned to Lake Park

"Grandfather" of Milwaukee's park system is again honored at park he helped build.

MKE County: Washington Park Would Honor Olmsted
MKE County

Washington Park Would Honor Olmsted

Washington Boulevard would be renamed to honor Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed the park and two others in Milwaukee.

Harriet Tubman Park Unveiled

Harriet Tubman Park Unveiled

County leaders see new park name as a commitment to representing Milwaukee's Black community.

MKE County: Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park
MKE County

Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park

Wahl Park will be renamed for Tubman, and another park will likely be renamed for Wahl.

Taylor Proposal to Create Harriet Tubman Park Adopted by Board of Supervisors
MKE County: Committee Approves Harriet Tubman Park
MKE County

Committee Approves Harriet Tubman Park

Proposal would rename Wahl Park on city's northwest side for famed abolitionist.

MKE County: Sup. Taylor Wants a Harriet Tubman Park
MKE County

Sup. Taylor Wants a Harriet Tubman Park

County board member pushing to rename Wahl Park on city's North Side.

City Streets: Wahl Ave. Named After “Grandfather” of Parks
City Streets

Wahl Ave. Named After “Grandfather” of Parks

Before Whitnall there was Christian Wahl, who helped create city’s parks system.

10 Reasons To Save The Domes

10 Reasons To Save The Domes

Their impact on city culture and image is immense.

City Streets: Paving Prospect Pitted Neighbor Against Neighbor
City Streets

Paving Prospect Pitted Neighbor Against Neighbor

In 1895, neighbors wrestled over an issue: should the street be paved with asphalt or wooden blocks?