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MKE County: Parks Removed One Acre of Concrete in 2023
MKE County

Parks Removed One Acre of Concrete in 2023

Parks system making strides in effort to reduce the cost-burden of pavement.

MKE County: Legalize Hammocks!
MKE County

Legalize Hammocks!

Parks Department seeks repeal of ordinance outlawing hammocks in county parks.

MKE County: Parks Committee Backs Jackson Park Trail ‘Compromise’
MKE County

Parks Committee Backs Jackson Park Trail ‘Compromise’

Parks committee backs plan to downsize trail conversion along Jackson Park Drive.

MKE County: Area Supervisors Want Less Road-To-Trail Conversion In Jackson Park
MKE County

Area Supervisors Want Less Road-To-Trail Conversion In Jackson Park

'The trail will be wonderful for everybody else,' but not nearby residents, supervisor says.

MKE County: Supervisors Oppose Controversial Road-to-Trail Project
MKE County

Supervisors Oppose Controversial Road-to-Trail Project

Parks department wants portion of Jackson Park Drive with no driveways converted to trail.

MKE County: Parks System Losing Trees Faster Than It Can Plant Them
MKE County

Parks System Losing Trees Faster Than It Can Plant Them

Board moving to add funding to 2024 budget for reforestation.

MKE County: Parks System Proposes Demolition Of Vacant Buildings
MKE County

Parks System Proposes Demolition Of Vacant Buildings

County Executive's 2024 budget proposal includes funding for demolition of unused, nuisance buildings.

MKE County: Parks Preparing for New, Improved Harley Park
MKE County

Parks Preparing for New, Improved Harley Park

Former Highland Park to get extensive landscaping and then funding from Harley Davidson.

Murphy’s Law: Do We Really Need Ravine Road?
Murphy’s Law

Do We Really Need Ravine Road?

And did Olmsted really want cars motoring through Lake Park?

MKE County: Ravine Road Debate Heats Up
MKE County

Ravine Road Debate Heats Up

Local parks group wants vehicle access maintained for roadway through Lake Park.

MKE County: Historic Stelzer Barn, A Former Hostel, Could See New Life
MKE County

Historic Stelzer Barn, A Former Hostel, Could See New Life

Greendale entrepreneur proposing major investment in former farm owned by Milwaukee County Parks.

MKE County: Parks Rethinking Its Building Portfolio
MKE County

Parks Rethinking Its Building Portfolio

System maintains old, unused buildings as it struggles with inadequate budget. Could some buildings be eliminated?

MKE County: Roller Skating Coming to Red Arrow Park
MKE County

Roller Skating Coming to Red Arrow Park

Summer Spinz will be held every third Friday in June, July and August.

MKE County: Lincoln Creek Road-to-Trail Project Beginning
MKE County

Lincoln Creek Road-to-Trail Project Beginning

Parks department will convert roadway to bicycle and pedestrian trail.

MKE County: Parks Department Planning to Improve Restroom Access This Summer
MKE County

Parks Department Planning to Improve Restroom Access This Summer

Department unable to open all public restroom facilities in recent years, prompting resident complaints to county supervisors.

MKE County: Board Approves Harley Park Deal
MKE County

Board Approves Harley Park Deal

Plus: County board approves Juvenile Justice Center redevelopment, Sherman Park projects and settlement for opioid lawsuit.

MKE County: Supervisors Back Sherman Park Overhaul
MKE County

Supervisors Back Sherman Park Overhaul

Funding for Sherman Park improvements approved by powerful Committee on Finance.

MKE County: Harley-Davidson May Revamp Highland Park
MKE County

Harley-Davidson May Revamp Highland Park

Would pay for improvements but may seek new name for park near corporate campus.

MKE County: Underwood Park Wading Pool Could Become Splash Pad
MKE County

Underwood Park Wading Pool Could Become Splash Pad

Splash pad would save money and be more accessible to people in wheelchairs.

MKE County: Jackson Park Project Faces Resistance
MKE County

Jackson Park Project Faces Resistance

Some residents oppose plan to convert roadway to pedestrian-bike trail along KK River Parkway.

MKE County: Should Road Through Lake Park Be Pedestrianized?
MKE County

Should Road Through Lake Park Be Pedestrianized?

A survey of nearby residents found great support for a pedestrian and bicycle-only Ravine Road.

MKE County: Free Golf For Parks Employees?
MKE County

Free Golf For Parks Employees?

Finance Committee approves free and reduced-price golf as a benefit for parks employees.

MKE County: Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan
MKE County

Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan

Parks Committee recommends pursuing historic designation. But then what?

MKE County: Task Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes
MKE County

Task Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes

Supervisors want to use $19 million in pandemic stimulus funds to begin fixing Mitchell Park Domes.

MKE County: Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?
MKE County

Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?

State law prevents this. County officials pushing legislators to allow this as a revenue generator.

MKE County: Crowley Signs McKinley Beach Funding
MKE County

Crowley Signs McKinley Beach Funding

Project will restore beach to original swimming depths to reduce dangerous riptides.

Transportation: North Avenue Bridge Project Finished
Transportation

North Avenue Bridge Project Finished

Say goodbye to those pesky detours as Milwaukee County finishes job.

MKE County: Downtown Roller Rink Looks Unlikely
MKE County

Downtown Roller Rink Looks Unlikely

Board struggles to find funding, plan lacks true budget and rink won't be ready for this summer.

MKE County: Parks May Convert Roads to Bike, Pedestrian Trails
MKE County

Parks May Convert Roads to Bike, Pedestrian Trails

Plan would convert 1.3 miles of Little Menomonee and Lincoln Creek parkways.

MKE County: Seasonal Worker Shortage Hurts Parks System
MKE County

Seasonal Worker Shortage Hurts Parks System

Decades of staff cuts forced parks to rely on a now-disappearing seasonal workforce.

MKE County: Lifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again
MKE County

Lifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again

No lifeguards at beaches in 2022, limited pool openings.

MKE County: Bridge Repairs Shutting Down North Avenue Bridge
MKE County

Bridge Repairs Shutting Down North Avenue Bridge

County-owned bridge example of crumbling infrastructure in backlog of projects.

MKE County: Pay Raise, Bonuses Proposed to Address Lifeguard Shortage
MKE County

Pay Raise, Bonuses Proposed to Address Lifeguard Shortage

Starting wage would be $15 an hour. Returning guards could earn additional $900 in bonuses next year.

Food Truck Festival Coming to McKinley Park Saturday

Food Truck Festival Coming to McKinley Park Saturday

Park'd Pop-Up Pub & Grub will have food trucks and a 1960's milk truck dispensing beer.

MKE County: Lifeguard Shortage Closes County Pools
MKE County

Lifeguard Shortage Closes County Pools

Bradford beach will go without guards and only four pools are opening.

MKE County: County Plans Lakefront Food Festival
MKE County

County Plans Lakefront Food Festival

Plan is to feature 6 to 10 food trucks at McKinley Marina in July or August.

MKE County: Hemp Proposal Passed By Committee
MKE County

Hemp Proposal Passed By Committee

4-1 vote okays plan for high-end hemp operation in Mitchell Park greenhouse. Next comes full board.

Battle Over The Winter Farmers Market

Battle Over The Winter Farmers Market

Weddings at Domes far more lucrative, Parks leader says, but board backs farmers market.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Jim Sullivan Will Head County Parks
Eyes on Milwaukee

Jim Sullivan Will Head County Parks

Former state senator is new parks director, will be assisted by Jim Tarantino.

Plenty of Horne: Bucks Sign Contract for Park East Land
Plenty of Horne

Bucks Sign Contract for Park East Land

Press conference with Abele celebrates award of 10 acres of county land for $1 and big dreams.

County committee approves plan to renovate City Campus complex on west side
Park East corridor underground site issues could cost $10 million to remedy
Plats and Parcels: 229 New Apartments in Brewers’ Hill
Plats and Parcels

229 New Apartments in Brewers’ Hill

But one of the two new buildings being developed generated grr-ipes from Matt Wild and Mary Louise Schumacher. Dare we disagree?

Murphy’s Law: Does Milwaukee Need an Aerotropolis?
Murphy’s Law

Does Milwaukee Need an Aerotropolis?

Many cities have embraced concept of airport centered growth. Is Milwaukee falling behind?

S. 13th St. – W. Oklahoma Ave Business Improvement District Begins Operations
Press Release

S. 13th St. – W. Oklahoma Ave Business Improvement District Begins Operations

Businesses, property owners, and civic leaders are proud to announce that beginning in 2015BID #50 will begin enhancing the S. 13th St. and W. Oklahoma Ave area.

Milwaukee’s “Stay, Park, Play” Campaign Receives 2nd Year Tourism Grant
Press Release

Milwaukee’s “Stay, Park, Play” Campaign Receives 2nd Year Tourism Grant

Deputy Secretary presents $39,550 check to local tourism officials