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Haas Calls for Renewed Search for Parks Director
Supports Sullivan for Director of Child Support
Feb 22nd, 2018 by Sup. Jason Haas
Jim Sullivan Will Head County Parks
Former state senator is new parks director, will be assisted by Jim Tarantino.
Dec 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Nov 7th, 2017 by Milwaukee County Parks
County Investments in South Shore Park Pay Off
Beach and Park Upgrades Pushed by Supervisor Dimitrijevic Nearly Complete
Jul 14th, 2017 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
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.
Jul 11th, 2017 by Milwaukee County Parks
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.
Jun 26th, 2017 by Artists Working in Education
County Neglects Parks and Culture
Bucks arena gets millions while parks, museums, zoo decline.
Jun 19th, 2017 by Patricia Jursik
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.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Milwaukee County Parks
Plan Your Summer!
The 2017 Parks “Summer’s Best” Entertainment Guide is here
May 31st, 2017 by Milwaukee County Parks
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.
May 15th, 2017 by Milwaukee County Parks
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.
Apr 25th, 2017 by County Executive Chris Abele
Brown Deer Park’s Road Saved
County changes plan to eliminate signature loop roadway in popular park.
Mar 24th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Baran Park To Get $2.3 Million Upgrade
Journey House proposal would improve dangerous, unkempt baseball fields.
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Naomi Waxman
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.
Mar 6th, 2017 by County Executive Chris Abele
Public Forum For Lake Park Bridge
Public invited to a meeting about the future of historic Ravine Road Bridge
Feb 13th, 2017 by Virginia Small
Holiday Hoopla at Slice of Ice, Dec. 21
Holiday Hoopla brings together photo opportunities, live music, giveaways—and ice skating.
Nov 29th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Parks
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.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Donor Pledges $1 Million for Lake Park Bridge
But anonymous East Side philanthropist demands closing Ravine Road to vehicle traffic.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Virginia Small
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
Oct 21st, 2016 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Tropical Dome Reopens at Mitchell Park
Long-term future of Domes still unclear.
Sep 29th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
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
Sep 27th, 2016 by Westown Association
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.
Sep 26th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Parks
Milwaukee County Supervisors Avoid Opportunity to Remove Estabrook Dam
Finance and Audit Committee ignores Parks Department’s expert opinion to remove blighted structure
Sep 15th, 2016 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
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.
Sep 13th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Will Some County Parks Be Closed?
Survey from Abele administration offers this as possible solution. But why?
Sep 7th, 2016 by Virginia Small
County Executive Chris Abele Announces “Parks with Purpose” Community Workshops
Information gathered will support the two major park planning efforts underway simultaneously.
Aug 31st, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Board Chair Fights Park Road Closure
Abele would close Brown Deer Park road to expand golf driving range. Lipscomb not sold.
Jun 9th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Abele Quietly Changes Brown Deer Park
Circular road through park becomes dead end to create golf driving range.
May 5th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Announces 2016 Winners Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods
Amani Neighborhood Soars with Recognitions in Three Award Categories
Mar 17th, 2016 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Duel Over the Domes
Abele and county board creating dueling committees to address damaged domes.
Mar 16th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Domes Are An International Star
They are a tourist and architectural attraction. Yet there’s talk of tearing them down.
Mar 3rd, 2016 by Virginia Small
Hundreds Attend Hearing on Domes
Larson says it must be saved; reconstruction cost estimated at $60-$71 million.
Feb 26th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez and Wyatt Massey
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.
Feb 22nd, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Experts Question Abele’s Expanded Power
Land-use experts say it’s unwise to give county exec so much power to sell public land.
Feb 17th, 2016 by Virginia Small
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
Feb 10th, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Could Abele Sell County Parks?
Abele says he won’t, but state law allows sale of 43 parks. Supervisors move to bar this.
Jan 31st, 2016 by Virginia Small
Wells Fargo Grant Helps West Side
$225,000 grant will improve homes in Washington Park area.
Jan 23rd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
County Will Allow Politics in Parks
“Bizarre” ban on political activity had restricted free speech for more than a decade.
Jan 19th, 2016 by Virginia Small
New Milwaukee Area Trails Completed
Most notable: lakefront trail now extends past Hampton, connects to Ozaukee Interurban Trail.
Nov 22nd, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
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.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Parks
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.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Lakefront Gateway Plaza National Design Competition Culminates with the Selection of the Graef Team
Water, Year-Round Activity Featured Among Ideas
Oct 27th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee
Bridge Over Troubled Finances
Classic Lake Park bridge is falling apart. Will county pick cheap option? Will neighbors fight this?
Oct 18th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Moody Park Finally Reopens
$2 million spent on north side park builds new community center, basketball courts and a splash pad.
Aug 23rd, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Downtown employees to enjoy week of summertime perks
Milwaukee Downtown to host Downtown Employee Appreciation Week July 27 – July 31
Jul 8th, 2015 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
County Executive to Open New Season of Traveling Beer Garden™
Milwaukee County Parks Adds Second Tour in 2015
May 15th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
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.
May 4th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Invites Public to a Discussion on the Future of South Shore Park
Major improvements to water quality at beach planned
Mar 30th, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Critical Projects Move Forward; Dam Included
Supervisor Theo Lipscomb, Sr., issued the following statement regarding the veto of repair of Estabrook Dam:
Feb 17th, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Grand Opening of Sheridan Park Pavilion to be Held Saturday
Event Will Also Include Annual Meeting of Sheridan Park Friends
Jan 15th, 2015 by Patricia Jursik
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?
Dec 18th, 2014 by Rick Kaiser
Renovation Razes Johnsons Park Pavilion
Center for Resilient Cities helps renovate park near 18th and Brown streets.
Dec 8th, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
Traveling Beer Garden to Tour the Parks
Milwaukee County Parks Brings a Tradition to More Milwaukee Families
May 20th, 2014 by Milwaukee County Parks
City/County Dog Exercise Area to Open in Bay View
A True Partnership for the People
May 5th, 2014 by Milwaukee County Parks
Deadline Set for Public Response to Strategic Plan Survey
Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in the Development of 2015-2020 Strategic Plan
Apr 16th, 2014 by Milwaukee County Parks
Public Input Needed for Parks 5-Year Strategic Plan
Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in the Development of 2015-2020 Strategic Plan
Mar 13th, 2014 by Press Release
Milwaukee County Proposes New Beer Garden for 2014
County Could See $100,000 a Year in Revenue
Jan 16th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
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.
Sep 27th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
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.
May 30th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
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.
May 30th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
