Marcus DeBack Playground
Marcus DeBack Playground is located at 2461 N. 55th St. In 1996, Wright Street Playground was renamed for Marcus DeBack, a nine year old boy and innocent bystander who was shot and killed on the playground in 1995 while protecting another child.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Dave ReidLyons Park
Lyons Park is a 12.9-acre neighborhood park located on the City of Milwaukee’s south side. Part of Milwaukee County Parks system. The park is named in honor of Willard P. Lyons. Lyons was a member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors from 1924 to 1954. In 1946, the land for the park was acquired. In 1956, development of the park began. The park several recreational facilities including a pavilion with adjacent wading pool, play equipment area and basketball courts. The playground was replaced in 2024.
Apr 25th, 2016 by Dave ReidTurtle Park
Mar 4th, 2016 by Dave ReidBurns Commons
Feb 19th, 2016 by Dave ReidPompeii Square
Feb 4th, 2016 by Dave ReidJuneau Playground
Nov 7th, 2015 by Dave ReidNoyes Park
8235 W. Good Hope Rd., includes Noyes Pool. Located in the Menomonee River Hills neighborhood.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Jeramey JanneneVogel Park
8601 W. Lancaster Ave. Also the source of the name for the Vogel Park neighborhood.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Jeramey JanneneEuclid Park
Aug 25th, 2015 by Dave ReidZeidler Union Square
Milwaukee County Parks property at 301-335 W. Michigan St.
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Dave Reid