Reflecting the diversity and population density of its neighborhood, Tiefenthaler Park is 10.6 acres of community joy and neighbor activation. Annually, the park receives more than 41,500 visitors. The park includes green space, basketball courts, a tot lot, a wading pool, and is home to the Kellogg PEAK Initiative (PEAK). Thanks to an unprecedented $5M investment from the Kellogg Family Foundation into the building, PEAK has remained a critical, safe space for young people and families in the neighborhood and beyond.
Due to declining revenues, Milwaukee County Parks (MCP) has been forced to make severe cuts to staffing and programming for more than thirty years. Today, each MCP employee is responsible for managing around 31 Lambeau Fields worth of land. The outcome of this fiscal crisis is that parks such as Tiefenthaler Park have not received needed investment.
investments needed
MPF is seeking philanthropic funding to further invest in physical infrastructure (seeds) and community infrastructure (sprouts) in Tiefenthaler Park so the park can better serve neighbors and families.
Seeds Priorities:
- Lighting upgrades •
- Reduce reckless driving and reduce unsafe activity by use of tree planting, bollards, more benches, seating
- Convert wading pool to splashpad
- Playground improvement and adult fitness equipment
- Soil remediation and additional trees
- Landscaping and trash cans
Sprouts Priorities:
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Investing in family and neighbor programming with Midtown Neighborhood Association, Friends of Tiefenthaler Park and PEAK
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Community engagement ideas from grassroots leaders include: walking clubs, family festivals, splash pad activation, sports and recreation, and more
support needed
Estimated Project Cost
$3,300,000
MPF Investment Goal 2025-2026
$500,000
Investment Examples:
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A $10,000 contribution could support one season of park programming including walking clubs, family events, and more
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A $25,000 contribution represents the cost for annual park maintenance and upkeep once improvements have been made
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A $100,000 contribution would lead to significant playground improvements
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It would cost approximately $750,000 to convert Tiefenthaler Park’s existing wading pool, in significant disrepair, to a splash pad
Additional financial information can be provided upon request. Please note: until a project is underway it is impossible to know the real costs, our best estimates are provided here.