Carmen Playfield

See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.

Renovated Green Bay Playfield Opens

MPS-owned park located near Interstate 43 and Capitol Drive

Burnham Playfield Reopens To Happy Crowd

Southside park boasts splash pad, playground, futsal and basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields

Wheel Park Planned For Emigh Playfield in Tippecanoe

Would be city's first park targeted at BMX bikes, skateboards, scooters and skates.

Newly renovated Carmen Playfield celebrates grand opening in Havenwoods neighborhood

Harmonic Harvest to Launch Free Workshop Series on 414 Day

Renaissance Threads: A Tapestry of Silver Linings

Milwaukee Recreation Keeps it Cool

On weekdays when the temperature is predicted to be above 85 degrees (or when the city issues a heat advisory), the Milwaukee Department of Public Works attaches industrial-strength sprinklers to the fire hydrants at seven Milwaukee Recreation playgrounds.