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Park and Open Space Plan

In partnership with SEWRPC, Milwaukee County Parks is developing a new long-range plan for the park system, which is now available for public review and comment.

Chapters:

1 - Plan introduction
2 - Information about the County
3 - Overview of existing park sites, facilities and open space
4 - Plan development framework
5 - Analysis of the County’s park and open space needs
6 - Recommended park and open space plan

Appendix A: Park Typology
Appendix B: Equity Documentation
Appendix C: Municipality Open Space
Appendix D: Planning Objectives
Appendix E: Level of Service

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Partnership With MMSD for Kletzsch Dam Fish Passage & Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern

Milwaukee County has partnered with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) to achieve Area of Concern goals related to the Kletzsch Dam Fish Passage Project. MMSD is working with contractor Inter-Fluve, Milwaukee County Parks and WDNR to explore the community preference for east side fish passage. The project will:

Address required dam repairs
Improve in-river and riparian corridor habitat
Provide fish passage for native species within the Milwaukee Estuary AOC

If land can be acquired and the project challenges can be overcome, MMSD will take the lead on implementing fish passage design and construction, along with the dam repairs.

Milwaukee County will retain ownership of the dam and fishway and will be responsible for all future maintenance.

For updates on the Kletzsch Dam Fish Passage and other AOC projects connect with the Waterway Restoration Partnership.

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Small Cell / Wireless Facilities

Milwaukee County Parks is reviewing proposals for small cell or wireless facilities. The streamlined application process allows the department to ensure limited negative impact to parklands. Use the links to see locations of project proposals that have been reviewed. Sites under review may include multiple options.

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Parks Small Cell Facility Guidlines

The guidelines document linked below details General Requirements, Aesthetics, Location, and Installation Type.

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South Shore Beach Study

As part of continued upgrades to Shore Shore Park, all of which are designed to improve water quality, four design concepts to move the South Shore Beach were proposed. Consultants completed their report, construction drawings and specifications in 2019.

View Proposed Designs

View Project Update (12/02)