Jackson Park

Jackson Park is a 117 acre park within the Milwaukee County Park System.

In 1907, the City of Milwaukee purchased an 80-acre parcel known as Reynolds Grove

In 1910, Reynolds Grove was renamed Jackson Park in honor of Andrew Jackson, the seventh U.S. president (1829-1837).

In 1932, the City’s first outdoor pool opened in the park.

In 1937, the park ownership was transferred to Milwaukee County as part of the consolidation of parks. 

During 1949-50 the boating/skating pavilion was constructed.

In 1962, a new bathhouse was opened.

The park contains the Statue of Labor which is also known as “The Pewter Lady” by sculptor Gustav Haug. From 1880 until 1909 the statue stood above the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce building (Mackie Building). In 1909 the statue was moved to Reynolds Grove as a gift from the South Division Civic Association. The inscription on the statue’s base reads “May this statue ever be a silent witness to the progress and growth of Milwaukee.”

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Recent Press Releases Referencing Jackson Park

Supervisors Burgelis and Martinez to Host Public Meeting on Jackson Park Drive Project

Feb 20th, 2023 by Sup. Peter Burgelis

 

North Shore Bank’s New Mitchell Street Branch, Relocated from Inside El Rey Foodmart, to Open February 20

Feb 9th, 2023 by North Shore Bank

 

Growth of El Rey Food Mart Leads to North Shore Bank Constructing New Branch Across Street

Aug 15th, 2022 by North Shore Bank

New North Shore Bank branch to continue to serve El Rey neighborhood’s needs; In-store bank branch that opened inside El Rey in 2004 was a first in Metro Milwaukee