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County Executive David Crowley Announces Federal Funding for New Buses, Park Improvements

Make a Splash! Lifeguard Training Kicks Off for Milwaukee County Parks 2026 Season

Make a Splash! Lifeguard Training Kicks Off for Milwaukee County Parks 2026 Season

Milwaukee County Parks Opens Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park for 2025-26 season

Milwaukee County Parks Hosts Two “Breakfast with Santa” Events This Month

New Sport Courts Ribbon Cutting at Jackson Park

Milwaukee County Parks Announces Public Meetings for Trails Network Plan Update

New Community-Inspired, Accessible Playground Celebrated at Popuch Park

Milwaukee County Parks Celebrates Completion of the Little Menomonee River Parkway Roadway-to-Trail Conversion Project

Milwaukee County Parks Completes Washington Park Lagoon Bridge Project

Milwaukee County Parks Awarded $827,376 Through Wisconsin DNR and National Park Service via Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to Enhance Outdoor Recreation and Accessibility

South Shore Beach Rehabilitation Project Completed After More Than a Decade of Study and Planning

Kosciuszko Community Center Hosts Open House With Special Membership Discounts

Join Us In Taking Cathedral Square to the Next Level

Fundraiser for Cathedral Square Friends features Tom Barrett and Guy Smith, and music by DJ Shawna.

Milwaukee County Parks Invites Public to Help Shape the Future of Trails

Milwaukee County Parks and Partners Unleash New Downtown Dog Park – Celebrate with $19 Annual Passes in 2025

Back to School Fest Returns for 30th Year (date Correction)

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

County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Sign Legislation Approving Plan to Redevelop and Restore Mitchell Park Domes

Fundraiser for Cathedral Square Friends Aims to Shed Light on Important Statue

Featuring special guests Tom Barrett and Guy Smith, spectacular view of Cathedral Square

Supervisor Patti Logsdon Announces Progress Toward Reopening Hales Corners Pool

Escape to Nature, From Your Home to Ours: Enjoy Free and Discounted Activities at Milwaukee County Parks

Cheers to Three Years! Juneau Beer Garden Reopens May 16

2025 Traveling Beer Garden Tour Kicks Off May 14th at Wilson Park

Celebrate National Water Safety Week with Free Water Safety Day at Noyes Pool

Milwaukee County Parks Announces Opening of 2025 Golf Season

Marquee Season for South Shore Park Kicks Off with Beer Garden Opening

Extensive improvements coming this season include a new beach, new playground, and completion of repairs to the storm wall around South Shore Yacht Club

Celebrate 414 Milwaukee Day with Special Offers from Milwaukee County Parks

South Shore Beer Garden Kicks Off the 2025 Season with New Flavors and Fan Favorites

Milwaukee County Parks Announces the 2025 Traveling Beer Garden Schedule

Act Fast! Only 2 Lifeguard Training Sessions Left Before Summer Hiring Closes

Milwaukee County Parks Presents Spring Break Activities for All Ages

Parks Hosts One-Day Hiring Event for Seasonal Positions

Escape to Nature, From Your Home to Ours: Enjoy Free and Discounted Activities at Milwaukee County Parks

Act Fast! Only 3 Lifeguard Training Sessions Left Before Summer Hiring Closes

Dive into Perks! Parks Hosts Lifeguard Training for the 2025 Season with Exciting Incentives

Milwaukee County Parks Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with “We are the Change” Event

Milwaukee County Parks Celebrates a Year of Enhancements and New Beginnings

Calling All Strong Swimmers! Milwaukee County Parks Announces Lifeguard Recruitment is Underway for the 2025 Summer Season

Milwaukee County Parks Opens Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park with Free Skate Rental on Opening Day

Milwaukee County Parks Hosts Two “Breakfast with Santa” Events This Weekend

Milwaukee County Parks Welcomes Biggby Coffee to Red Arrow Park with December 3rd Grand Opening

Calling All Strong Swimmers! Milwaukee County Parks Hosting New “Express” Lifeguard Training Sessions

Paving the Way to Progress: Groundbreaking for Little Menomonee River Parkway Trail Project Begins

Milwaukee County Parks to Respectfully Remove Indigenous Burial Mound Marker in Lake Park

Supervisor Eckblad to Participate in Mitchell Airport Park Playground Groundbreaking Monday

Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in New Trails Initiative to Promote Equity, Health, and Environmental Stewardship

Community Celebrates Opening of Vogel Park Playground with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Molson Coors, Pabst Theater Group and Milwaukee County Parks Announce Vivarium in the Park Concert Series

The FREE Concert Series Starts on July 31 at The Vine Humboldt Beer Garden

Milwaukee Parks Foundation and Milwaukee County Parks Announce the Launch of Aquatics Ambassadors MKE

New Initiative to Enhance Lifeguard Recruitment and Foster Aquatics Engagement in Greater Milwaukee

Supervisor Vincent Supportive of Southside Dog Park, Will Continue to Advocate for Approval

Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park to Open on Friday, January 5th

County Parks Hiring Lifeguards for 2024, Offering Strong Pay and Incentives

Supervisor Burgelis Commends Board Decision to Allocate Surplus Revenues to Park Maintenance and Capital Projects

Supervisor Burgelis Commends Decision to Allocate Surplus Revenues to Park Maintenance and Capital Projects

Enjoy These Family Activities at Your Milwaukee County Parks Over Winter Break

Glow Skate, Indoor Skating, Winter Sports at Whitnall, Winter Hiking at Wehr, Indoor Pools, Breakfast with Santa, and Open Gym at the Sports Complex

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Largest Ever Clean-up under EPA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to Address Milwaukee Area of Concern

Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding agreement between EPA and partners will invest an estimated $450 million to cleanup of nearly two million cubic yards of contaminated sediments

Fireworks Return to Milwaukee’s Lakefront on July 3rd

Harley-Davidson Foundation’s $350,000 Investment, Highland Park Renaming Approved by Board

Supervisors Burgelis and Martinez to Host Public Meeting on Jackson Park Drive Project

Washington Park Bridge Replacement Project Moves Forward

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

Lake Park Ravine Road Bridge Successfully Reopened

Vincent Lyles Brings Expertise to MyPath Board of Directors

Supervisor Burgelis Encourages Residents to Visit Villa Terrace Olmsted Exhibition

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey

Candidates share views on historic preservation, future of Mitchell Park Domes

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich joins with American Family Insurance, other partners to support Milwaukee’s Beckum Stapleton Little League

What They’re Saying: Wisconsin Businesses Beg for Help as Assembly Considers Veto Override

Milwaukee County Parks Seeking Over 500 For Summer Jobs In The Parks

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces ‘Love Your Parks’ Collaboration with Purple Door Ice Cream

Limited edition 'Trail Mix' ice cream flavor now available at Purple Door Ice Cream Locations

New Painted Hearts Encourage Social Distancing in Downtown Parks

County Executive David Crowley names Guy Smith for Parks Director

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces ‘Love Your Parks’ Collaboration With Stone Creek Coffee

Limited edition 'Love Your Parks' coffee now available in Stone Creek Coffee locations & online

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces ‘Love Your Parks’ Campaign

Milwaukee County & Partners Announce the “Love Your Parks” Campaign to Build a Path to Support the Equitable, Long-term Sustainability of the Parks System

County Board Approves Funding for Mural Honoring Quanita “Tay” Jackson

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

Milwaukee lakefront fireworks cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Decision announced today by partners American Family Insurance, Milwaukee Brewers, T&M Partners and Milwaukee County

Eight Milwaukee County Golf Courses to Open Friday, April 24

Milwaukee County Updates Regarding COVID-19

Milwaukee County Parks and the Zoo will close effective this weekend until further notice

Traveling Beer Garden 2020 Dates & Locations Announced

Milwaukee County Parks Announces Initial Funding for Milwaukee Parks Foundation

More than $350,000 in initial gifts will support programming, infrastructure projects and long-term multi-park improvement campaigns that focus on racial equity across Milwaukee County

Sup. Dimitrijevic Announces Plans to Expand South Shore Terrace Beer Garden

"Thank you to County Executive Abele for including the funding needed to start the process of expanding the successful South Shore beer garden in my district."

Green Bay Packers Donate New Playground for Center Street Park

The Packers gift, which includes installation costs, was made in conjunction with the National Football League’s "Play60" and "Huddle for 100" initiatives, is valued at between $75,000 and $80,000.

Park’s ‘Maptacular’ art project returns for second season

This year’s unique maps, which were revealed at a gallery night at the Mitchell Park Domes on Thursday night.

Kletzsch Park Improvements Key to Unlocking Millions in E.P.A. Funding

The $2 million project in Kletzsch Park is part of an extensive plan to tackle environmental issues in the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern.

County Executive Chris Abele, Milwaukee County Parks and The Ability Center Announce Plans to Make Bradford Beach Accessible

“By ensuring Bradford Beach is accessible to all Milwaukee County residents, we are working towards making our community assets a convenient and viable choice for people with disabilities.”

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Supervisor Jason Haas and Milwaukee County Parks Announce a New Wine and Beer Garden at Humboldt Park

The Vine Humboldt is expected to open Memorial Day weekend and will be operated by the county

Milwaukee’s July 3 Fireworks to Return in 2019

The 2019 July 3 fireworks show will be supported by American Family Insurance, the Milwaukee Brewers Foundation and T&M Partners.

Time running out to save July 3 fireworks

The 45-minute show, launched from two barges on Lake Michigan, costs around $350,000 to put on, and currently, no local businesses have committed to sponsoring the full cost of the event.

Milwaukee County Parks Thanks BBV for partnership at Bradford Beach

Over the past seven years BBV has worked with Milwaukee County to help revitalize Bradford Beach.

“Ruth M. Simos Great Room” Dedicated in Ceremony at Humboldt Park Pavilion

"Ruth Simos was a tireless advocate for Humboldt Park..."

‘Bees, Birdies and Beers’

Milwaukee County Parks & Mobcraft Brewery team up to create ‘Honey Driver’ collaboration beer

Abele Thanks County Board Committee and Chairman for Unanimous Support of Guy Smith

Parks, Energy and Environment Committee votes 5-0 in favor of confirming acting head of Milwaukee County Parks Department

Pop-Up beer Garden featuring the ‘Alestream’ Coming to Jacobus Park in Wauwatosa

The Milwaukee County Parks operated beer garden will feature craft beers from Good City Brewing, MKE brewing and Third Space Brewing.

Abele Appoints Guy Smith to Lead Parks

Smith, a 14-year veteran of Milwaukee County Parks, has been serving as interim director; brings leadership, experience and passion to the County

Summer of Music taking Shape in Milwaukee County Parks

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

Supervisor Dimitrijevic Celebrates Season Opening of South Shore Terrace

The South Shore Terrace is located in a renovated 1930's era boathouse in South Shore Park.

South Shore Terrace Seeking to Kickstart Spring with Grand Opening on April 18

Those who are brave enough to attend will be among the first to experience new menu items available at the beer garden

New Partnership Will Bring More Events to the Greenhouse Annex at Mitchell Park Domes

The Zillis liquor license is also expected to be extended to the Annex, which will expand its appeal as a wedding venue.

Free Skate Rentals at Slice of Ice to Celebrate Season Opening, Dec. 15, from 4-6 p.m.

Opening weekend, rink hours are Friday until 11 p.m.; Saturday, from 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; and Sunday, from 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Glow Skate Returns to Wilson Ice Arena, Nov. 24, Dec. 30

Glow-in-the-dark necklaces, holiday lights, music, prize drawings, and a gourmet hot-chocolate bar will be featured.