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Public Notice of Intent – Re-Imagining Sherman Park Environmental Review

On or about April 7th, 2025, Milwaukee County will submit a request to the Milwaukee HUD Field Office for the release of Community Project Funding (“CPF”) funds under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 Public Law Number 118-42, to undertake a project known as “Re-Imagining-Sherman-Park” for the purpose of supporting maintenance upgrades, rehabilitation & improvements, as well as redevelopment and new construction to and for Milwaukee County’s Sherman Park landscapes and features, and the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club facilities within it, providing $724,834. The project is to be located at 3001 N 41st St, Milwaukee, WI 53210.

 

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Connor Goggans at [email protected], by calling 414-639-4543, or by submitting directly at the Milwaukee County Housing Services Office. All comments received by April 7th, 2025 will be considered by Milwaukee County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

Re-Imagining Sherman Park Project FONSI & Public Notice of Intent

Signed Re-Imagining-Sherman-Park-Project HUD ERR

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Get to Know Your Milwaukee County Parks

With over 150 parks, miles of scenic trails, golf courses, beer gardens, dog parks, beaches, community centers, botanical gardens, nature trails and hundreds of events, Milwaukee County Parks always offers something new for you to discover.

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Lifeguard Training Open Now!

Three in-water training sessions are now open for registration! To qualify for training, you must be at least 16 years old by the time of hire, able to swim 100 meters in 1 minute 45 seconds or less, and be in good physical condition.

Learn More & Register for Lifeguard Training

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Trail Projects Public Input Campaign

The Trail Projects Campaign encourages active participation from the local community in the planning, development, and maintenance of the trails to ensure that the expansion of trails meets the needs and desires of trail users. Provide your feedback in our forum space as to where you would like to see the Milwaukee County Parks trail system grow over the next 2 years or pin out on a map where you would like to see a trail constructed.

Learn More & Provide Feedback on the Trail Projects Campaign page 

2025 Rental Guide

Looking to Rent a Space? 

Explore our unique spaces — throughout Milwaukee County — for your next event, from baby showers and wedding ceremonies to corporate parties and trade shows!

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Garden Train Show at the Domes

Go on a Victorian-era adventure at the Golden Age of Steam garden train show — no time machine required! Lace up your corset, don your top hat, and join us on a journey through miniature landscapes. Rich, velvety colors are on full display, with bright azaleas, sweet-smelling Matthiola, and Scabiosa. All aboard!

Plan Your Visit to Mitchell Park Horticulture Conservatory

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Signage Sponsorship

Support the Parks while getting your message in front of a diverse audience. Sponsorship opportunities include banners on Lincoln Memorial Drive, signage along the Oak Leaf Trail, ice rink dasher boards at Red Arrow Park, and more. 

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Protecting Our Natural Resources

From lagoons and marshes to forests and prairies, the environmental work of Milwaukee County Parks is vital to the health of the region. 

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Natural Areas

Milwaukee County Parks manages over 10,000 acres of land, including forests, prairies, and many other natural communities. These natural areas under Milwaukee County Parks stewardship are vital to the environmental health of the region.

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Planning & Development

Landscape architects, civil engineers, park planners, and environmental conservation specialists are among the professionals who recognize how vital the Parks natural areas are to the environmental health of Southeastern Wisconsin. This recognition is a driving force in their work, be it long-range planning, capital project management, design or development review.

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MILWAUKEE COUNTY PARKS

9480 W. Watertown Plank Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 257-PARK (7275)
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