The Milwaukee Parks Foundation Blog
Framing Our Future: How Collaboration and Community Engagement Can Breathe Life into Milwaukee’s Parks
What does it take to build something joyful, sustainable, and community-led in Milwaukee Parks? A lot of people working together for all of the right reasons. Picture this: you are standing under a 8x12 foot, hand-built, wooden picture frame, nestled in the middle of...
A Unique Way to TRI
Conquering a triathlon can be a little intimidating, but what if you could kayak instead of swim in a lake and hike instead of run? Combine those activities with a chill bike ride and you have the Outdoorsy Triathlon. Then add a post-event party with food and drink,...
A Deep Nature Experience through Forest Bathing
I have a serious weakness for silent auctions, so when I saw a package for “forest bathing” at the Go Green for Parks event last fall, I put a bid in and didn’t give it much thought. It was billed as a way to unplug, slow down, and de-stress from daily routines, and...
Parks For Parks Sake: An Introduction
In the same way Milwaukee County Parks is blessed with a diversity of nurturing green spaces, our communities are brimming with talent, passion and care. Milwaukee Parks Foundation’s Parks For Parks Sake weaves these two together, providing resources to talented...
Protecting Our Parks
As summer starts to wind down, I can’t help but reflect on all the ways parks make our lives better. This season alone, I’ve enjoyed multiple outings to the Shorewood Farmer’s Market in Estabrook Park, watching the sun set from McKinley Marina, power walking through...
Reviving Milwaukee’s Emerald Necklace with Partnership
Milwaukee County Parks are more than just green spaces for our community; they are the lungs of the county, providing a breath of fresh air and recreational spaces to its residents. Together, Milwaukee Parks Foundation and Milwaukee County Parks are working towards a...