Peter Bratt

Supervisor Eckblad to Participate in Mitchell Airport Park Playground Groundbreaking Monday

Oak Leaf Trail Temporarily Closed in Tosa

A section of trail providing safe crossing of Highway 100 is temporarily closed.

County Gets $1.5 Million for Urban Forestry

Federal funds will help the parks department expand its forestry crew.

Board Could Boost Illegal Dumping Fine 2,400%

Supervisor Shawn Rolland proposes raising fine from $200 to $5,000.

Parks Plans Removal of Holler Park Pool, Other Disused Buildings

KK Parkway tennis courts and St. Martins Park Pavilion also on the list.

Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping

Current fine is $200. Dumping costing Parks approximately $14,000 a year to clean up.

Parks System Losing Trees Faster Than It Can Plant Them

Board moving to add funding to 2024 budget for reforestation.

Hank Aaron Trail Closed During State Fair

DNR and Wisconsin State Fair cite security concerns in temporary closure.

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.

Parks Foundation Boosts Reforestation Effort

Molson Coors, Fund for Lake Michigan funding reforestation staff with donation.

County Parks Fights Ash Borer With Reforestation

Milwaukee County has removed 25,000 trees, but is ramping up its replacement effort.

Supervisor Burgelis Will Host Neighborhood Discussion on the Future of Doyne Park

Red Arrow Park Could Be Summer Roller Rink

Parks will develop a plan to operate a roller rink for when winter ice skating shuts down.

Parks Finishes New Kegel-Alpha Trail Plan

Proposal for controversial trail modifications in Mangan Woods in Greendale finalized.