by MPF Staff | Mar 9, 2026 | Parks Stories, Uncategorized
As we wrap up Black History Month, I find myself reflecting on what green spaces mean to me as a Black person. How do my experiences impact my work in the role? How does the work we do as a collective impact communities of color around Milwaukee and surrounding...
by MPF Staff | Nov 16, 2025 | Parks Stories
Hello! I am Kelly Martyka, the new Director of Development! I am AMPED to be here! And I love parks. I grew up on the south side of Milwaukee – and parks were KEY to growing up! I swam regularly at Wilson Park Pool or Pulaski in winter. Road bikes with my brother to...
by MPF Staff | Jun 10, 2025 | MPF in the News
Aquatics Ambassadors – TMJ4 Aquatics Ambassadors – Emilio Perez – TMJ4 Parks Foundation, Molson Coors Raising $500,000 For Parks – Urban Milwaukee Molson Coors launches fundraising campaign for Milwaukee County Parks – 620WTMJ Beer garden at South Shore Terrace opens...
by MPF Staff | Jun 10, 2025 | MPF in the News
Lucille Berrien mural. Photo by Graham Kilmer. Nonprofit Spotlight – BizTimes Sherman Park Harvest Fest – CBS58 Molson Coors Innovation Showcase – FOX6 Johnson Controls Foundation commits $1.2 million to four Milwaukee nonprofits – BizTimes Fund for Lake Michigan...
by MPF Staff | Jun 10, 2025 | People in the Parks
Our parks, our community, and our future are at the core of what we do. This focus on people is the inspiration behind People in the Parks, a new video series highlighting stories of community in parks. You can also view and share them on our YouTube channel. Parks...
