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Haas Calls for Renewed Search for Parks Director
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Haas Calls for Renewed Search for Parks Director

Supports Sullivan for Director of Child Support

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.

Milwaukee County Parks Offers Military Veterans Free Greens Fees, Domes Admission, Nov. 11
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Milwaukee County Parks Offers Military Veterans Free Greens Fees, Domes Admission, Nov. 11

Purple Heart Recipients Reminded to Apply for Year-Round Purple Heart Pass

County Investments in South Shore Park Pay Off
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County Investments in South Shore Park Pay Off

Beach and Park Upgrades Pushed by Supervisor Dimitrijevic Nearly Complete

Keg Tappings on Wednesday will mark halfway point of beer garden season & celebrate $20,000 of park upgrades
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Keg Tappings on Wednesday will mark halfway point of beer garden season & celebrate $20,000 of park upgrades

Beer gardens are continuing to help fund upgrades and improvements to parks throughout the county.

Artists Working in Education launches 19th summer of Free Art Activities While Providing Career Options for Youth
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Artists Working in Education launches 19th summer of Free Art Activities While Providing Career Options for Youth

The Summer Truck Studio program provides meaningful, drop-in art activities at 18 Milwaukee County Parks and playgrounds.

Op Ed: County Neglects Parks and Culture
Op Ed

County Neglects Parks and Culture

Bucks arena gets millions while parks, museums, zoo decline.

Fyxation Bicycle Co. & Milwaukee County Parks team up to launch Traveling Beer Garden custom bicycle
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Fyxation Bicycle Co. & Milwaukee County Parks team up to launch Traveling Beer Garden custom bicycle

The bicycles will be on display at each of the Traveling Beer Garden stops throughout summer.

Plan Your Summer!
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Plan Your Summer!

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

Traveling Beer Gardens Open on May 17 with Keg Tappings at Greenfield & Juneau Park
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Traveling Beer Gardens Open on May 17 with Keg Tappings at Greenfield & Juneau Park

The Traveling Beer Garden will visit twelve parks over the season.

County Executive Chris Abele Announces New Whitnall Park Craft Beer Garden to Open May 5th
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County Executive Chris Abele Announces New Whitnall Park Craft Beer Garden to Open May 5th

Whitnall Park Beer Garden will open from 4:00-9:00 pm on Tuesdays to Fridays and 11:00am-9:00pm on weekends.

Plenty of Horne: Brown Deer Park’s Road Saved
Plenty of Horne

Brown Deer Park’s Road Saved

County changes plan to eliminate signature loop roadway in popular park.

Baran Park To Get $2.3 Million Upgrade

Baran Park To Get $2.3 Million Upgrade

Journey House proposal would improve dangerous, unkempt baseball fields.

Survey Says: Milwaukee County Residents Support Our Vision for Parks
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Survey Says: Milwaukee County Residents Support Our Vision for Parks

Community input from the 2016 household survey will support the County’s resident‐driven planning effort.

Public Forum For Lake Park Bridge

Public Forum For Lake Park Bridge

Public invited to a meeting about the future of historic Ravine Road Bridge

Holiday Hoopla at Slice of Ice, Dec. 21
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Holiday Hoopla at Slice of Ice, Dec. 21

Holiday Hoopla brings together photo opportunities, live music, giveaways—and ice skating.

South Shore Park to Benefit from $1.2 Million Investment
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South Shore Park to Benefit from $1.2 Million Investment

One of the goals of the South Shore project is to remove the beach from many "10 worst" lists.

Donor Pledges $1 Million for Lake Park Bridge

Donor Pledges $1 Million for Lake Park Bridge

But anonymous East Side philanthropist demands closing Ravine Road to vehicle traffic.

Government, Business and Non-profit Leaders Celebrate Launch of Milwaukee County Urban Orchards with Ceremonial Tree Planting
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Government, Business and Non-profit Leaders Celebrate Launch of Milwaukee County Urban Orchards with Ceremonial Tree Planting

The Milwaukee County Organic Fruit Orchards Are the Largest Such Orchards in the United States and are Expected to Bear Fruit Within Three Years

Tropical Dome Reopens at Mitchell Park

Tropical Dome Reopens at Mitchell Park

Long-term future of Domes still unclear.

Alderman Bob Bauman to Tap the First Keg at this Weekend’s Oktoberfest
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Alderman Bob Bauman to Tap the First Keg at this Weekend’s Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest to take place at Pere Marquette Park and Marcus Center Grounds Thursday, September 29th through Sunday, October 2nd

Chinese Lantern Festival Opening at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Oct. 1
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Chinese Lantern Festival Opening at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Oct. 1

It's a celebration of Asian culture featuring 40 larger-than-life sculptural lantern displays.

Milwaukee County Supervisors Avoid Opportunity to Remove Estabrook Dam
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Milwaukee County Supervisors Avoid Opportunity to Remove Estabrook Dam

Finance and Audit Committee ignores Parks Department’s expert opinion to remove blighted structure

County Executive Chris Abele, Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic Announce $350,000 EPA Grant for South Shore Project
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County Executive Chris Abele, Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic Announce $350,000 EPA Grant for South Shore Project

The South Shore project aims to improve water quality and beach health, with a long term goal of being removed from the top 10 worst beach list.

Op-Ed: Will Some County Parks Be Closed?
Op-Ed

Will Some County Parks Be Closed?

Survey from Abele administration offers this as possible solution. But why?

County Executive Chris Abele Announces “Parks with Purpose” Community Workshops
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County Executive Chris Abele Announces “Parks with Purpose” Community Workshops

Information gathered will support the two major park planning efforts underway simultaneously.

Plenty of Horne: Board Chair Fights Park Road Closure
Plenty of Horne

Board Chair Fights Park Road Closure

Abele would close Brown Deer Park road to expand golf driving range. Lipscomb not sold.

Plenty of Horne: Abele Quietly Changes Brown Deer Park
Plenty of Horne

Abele Quietly Changes Brown Deer Park

Circular road through park becomes dead end to create golf driving range.

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Announces 2016 Winners Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods
Duel Over the Domes

Duel Over the Domes

Abele and county board creating dueling committees to address damaged domes.

Domes Are An International Star

Domes Are An International Star

They are a tourist and architectural attraction. Yet there’s talk of tearing them down.

Hundreds Attend Hearing on Domes

Hundreds Attend Hearing on Domes

Larson says it must be saved; reconstruction cost estimated at $60-$71 million.

Chairman Lipscomb Critical of Administration Response to Domes Closure
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Chairman Lipscomb Critical of Administration Response to Domes Closure

We are just receiving initial details of their short-term plan to re-open one dome, and the administration’s long-term plan for all three still is unclear.

Experts Question Abele’s Expanded Power

Experts Question Abele’s Expanded Power

Land-use experts say it’s unwise to give county exec so much power to sell public land.

Milwaukee County Board to Hold February 24 Public Hearing on Domes
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Milwaukee County Board to Hold February 24 Public Hearing on Domes

Board Invites County Executive to Discuss the Future of the Domes with the Public

Could Abele Sell County Parks?

Could Abele Sell County Parks?

Abele says he won’t, but state law allows sale of 43 parks. Supervisors move to bar this.

Wells Fargo Grant Helps West Side

Wells Fargo Grant Helps West Side

$225,000 grant will improve homes in Washington Park area.

County Will Allow Politics in Parks

County Will Allow Politics in Parks

“Bizarre” ban on political activity had restricted free speech for more than a decade.

Bike Czar: New Milwaukee Area Trails Completed
Bike Czar

New Milwaukee Area Trails Completed

Most notable: lakefront trail now extends past Hampton, connects to Ozaukee Interurban Trail.

Oak Leaf Trail Extension Bike-Chain-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Milwaukee Lakefront to Ozaukee Interurban Trail Connection
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Oak Leaf Trail Extension Bike-Chain-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Milwaukee Lakefront to Ozaukee Interurban Trail Connection

Bridges along the corridor were instrumental in providing unimpeded access over I-43, Port Washington Road, Silver Spring Drive, the Milwaukee River Parkway, and the Milwaukee River.

Fall 2015 Town Hall Meetings
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Fall 2015 Town Hall Meetings

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander will hold two listening sessions in the district in preparation for the County Board’s votes on the proposed 2016 Milwaukee County Budget.

Lakefront Gateway Plaza National Design Competition Culminates with the Selection of the Graef Team
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Lakefront Gateway Plaza National Design Competition Culminates with the Selection of the Graef Team

Water, Year-Round Activity Featured Among Ideas

Plenty of Horne: Bridge Over Troubled Finances
Plenty of Horne

Bridge Over Troubled Finances

Classic Lake Park bridge is falling apart. Will county pick cheap option? Will neighbors fight this?

Moody Park Finally Reopens

Moody Park Finally Reopens

$2 million spent on north side park builds new community center, basketball courts and a splash pad.

Downtown employees to enjoy week of summertime perks
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Downtown employees to enjoy week of summertime perks

Milwaukee Downtown to host Downtown Employee Appreciation Week July 27 – July 31

County Executive to Open New Season of Traveling Beer Garden™
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County Executive to Open New Season of Traveling Beer Garden™

Milwaukee County Parks Adds Second Tour in 2015

Bike Czar: New County Policy Discourages Biking Events
Bike Czar

New County Policy Discourages Biking Events

Use of parks and Oak Leaf Trail requires two-week notice and $250 non-refundable fee, even for free events. Bike Federation protests policy.

County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Invites Public to a Discussion on the Future of South Shore Park
Critical Projects Move Forward; Dam Included
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Critical Projects Move Forward; Dam Included

Supervisor Theo Lipscomb, Sr., issued the following statement regarding the veto of repair of Estabrook Dam:

Grand Opening of Sheridan Park Pavilion to be Held Saturday
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Grand Opening of Sheridan Park Pavilion to be Held Saturday

Event Will Also Include Annual Meeting of Sheridan Park Friends

Op-Ed: How a Gun Club Pollutes Lake Michigan
Op-Ed

How a Gun Club Pollutes Lake Michigan

The Cudahy Gun Club’s shooters add one ton of lead to the lake per year. So why does the county board allow this?

Renovation Razes Johnsons Park Pavilion

Renovation Razes Johnsons Park Pavilion

Center for Resilient Cities helps renovate park near 18th and Brown streets.

Traveling Beer Garden to Tour the Parks
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Traveling Beer Garden to Tour the Parks

Milwaukee County Parks Brings a Tradition to More Milwaukee Families

City/County Dog Exercise Area to Open in Bay View
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City/County Dog Exercise Area to Open in Bay View

A True Partnership for the People

Deadline Set for Public Response to Strategic Plan Survey
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Deadline Set for Public Response to Strategic Plan Survey

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

Public Input Needed for Parks 5-Year Strategic Plan
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Public Input Needed for Parks 5-Year Strategic Plan

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

Milwaukee County Proposes New Beer Garden for 2014
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Milwaukee County Proposes New Beer Garden for 2014

County Could See $100,000 a Year in Revenue

County Board Holds Parks Director Confirmation Hostage
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County Board Holds Parks Director Confirmation Hostage

Despite the Parks, Energy, and Environment Committee giving John Dargle’s appointment as Parks Director a hearty and unanimous vote of support just ten days ago, the County Board is now holding his confirmation hostage.

Statement of County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Parks Committee Chairman Gerry Broderick on the Appointment of a New County Parks Director
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Statement of County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Parks Committee Chairman Gerry Broderick on the Appointment of a New County Parks Director

It’s nice that the County Executive is finally focusing on the management of Milwaukee County by working toward filling the many vacancies in his administration.

County Executive Abele Hires New Parks Director
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County Executive Abele Hires New Parks Director

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will hold a news conference today at Kosciuszko Park to introduce new Parks Director John Dargle.