McKinley Marina

Parking Fees in Parks Has Support From Neighborhood Association

County seeking more revenue. Story Hill Neighborhood Association supports some fees.

County Parks Has Oh So Many Friends

But so little funding. How did this contradictory, messy situation arise?

Parks Proposing Charging For Parking in Busy Areas

Parks reopens pay-to-park policy discussion as budget cuts raise questions about spending priorities.

Milwaukee Redesigning City’s Only Riverfront Boat Launch

Proposal would improve public access for boats and non-boaters alike.

Bartolotta Group Unveils New Downtown Restaurant

European-inspired steakhouse planned for former Rumpus Room on Water Street.

The Unseen History Behind McKinley Marina’s Seawall Construction

Work on the flushing channel revives the story of a tunnel, a giant pump and Milwaukee’s fight against the “river nuisance.”

Milwaukee County to Light Up the Night With Spectacular July 3rd Drone Show!

July 3rd Drone Show, Know Before You Go

The Bartolotta Restaurants Announces May 21 Season Opening of Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina

Popular lakefront amenity returns with rotating lineup of local brews, “First 100 Beers Free” giveaways, live music, and more

Juneau Beer Garden Opens for the 2026 Season on May 15th

2026 Traveling Beer Garden Tour Kicks Off May 13th at Wilson Park

Hot Spell Sauna Reopens November 1 at McKinley Marina for the 2025–2026 Season

Lakeside sauna and cold plunge returns in partnership with Milwaukee County Parks