Drive Business With Milwaukee County Parks
Milwaukee County Parks helps support hundreds of private-sector jobs and dozens of small business throughout the County, as well as non-profits and community organizations. New ideas for collaborative projects and business opportunities are always welcome!
Advertising Sponsorship
With so much happening in Milwaukee County Parks, there are many ways you can support while getting your business in front of diverse public audiences. Sponsorship opportunities include signage along the Oak Leaf Trail, banners on Lincoln Memorial Drive, ice rink boards at Red Arrow Park, digital ad options, naming rights options and much more. If you have an idea that isn't listed, let us know! We'd love to forge a new partnership with you.
Special Event Permits
Some of Milwaukee’s most popular annual events, including Bastille Days, Firkin Fest, Lakefront Marathon and Chill on the Hill are held in County Parks. Apply for a Special Events Permit to host your own public event on a park site, parkway or park road.
Venue Rentals
From shows and performances, to picnic parties and events, dozens of unique venues and open-air spaces are available to rent within Milwaukee County Parks. Small and large expo and meeting spaces are also available at various Milwaukee County Parks facilities including the Sports Complex, Boerner Botanical Gardens, Kosciuszko Community Center and King Community Center.
Vendor Permits
If you want to offer a service or product for sale in a County Park, such as a guided tour, craft booths, food or beverage truck, fitness class or fundraiser, you’ll need a Vendor Permit. Fees vary based on the type of vendor operation and location.
Featured Partners
China Lights
Sculptural lanterns as large as 3-stories high light up the night during China Lights, at Boerner Botanical Gardens from September to October. The partnership between Milwaukee County Parks and Tianyu Arts & Culture has brought in hundreds of thousands of dollars in ticket sales, which has helped fund improvements at the botanical gardens.
Lake Park Bistro
The highly-rated Lake Park Bistro has offered a romantic French dining experience in the historic Lake Park pavilion since 1995. The Bartolotta Restaurant Group leases the building from Milwaukee County Parks and has invested in the preservation of the historic building.
Re:Craft & Relic
Since 2015, Re:Craft & Relic, Southeastern Wisconsin's largest marketplace event of makers, vintage curators, and pop-up boutiques has produced three events each year at the 55,000-square-foot Milwaukee County Sports Complex. Events attract 160 – 180 vendors and 5,000 – 7,000 shoppers. While the indoor infrastructure makes doing business easier for vendors, free parking in the 5-acre lot is a real bonus for shoppers!