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Milwaukee Recreation is on a mission to revitalize 52 play spaces in Milwaukee.

Based on the work completed via the Equity Prioritization Model, a series of projects are already complete! See below for links and video of the department's completed projects thus far. You can also use the YouTube playlist above to watch recaps of our ribbon-cutting ceremonies.

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  Green Bay Playfield (2022)

Green Bay Playfield

Milwaukee Recreation celebrated the grand reopening of Green Bay Playfield with local leaders, community partners, and neighbors on Oct. 8, 2022!

The renovation to the playfield included new basketball and tennis courts, a splash pad, upgraded playground equipment, an obstacle course, shade structures, painted play activities, a kickball and football field, new lighting, seating and picnic areas, an outdoor classroom, increased green space with new plantings, and much more.

 

  Burnham Playfield (2022)

Burnham Playfield

Milwaukee Recreation celebrated the grand reopening of Burnham Playfield with local leaders, community partners, and neighbors on June 29, 2022!

Milwaukee Recreation's renovation to the east portion of Burnham Playfield included the removal of asphalt paving, the planting of shade trees, and the installation of a new synthetic turf soccer field, walking paths, a new playground, and basketball courts. The wading pool at the playfield was also converted into a user-operated splash pad. New and upgraded site amenities have also been added, including improved lighting, benches, and trash receptacles.

 

  Franklin Square Playfield (2021)

Franklin Square Playfield

Milwaukee Recreation celebrated the grand reopening of Franklin Square Playfield with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 29, 2021.

This playfield includes basketball courts, age-appropriate playground equipment, a splash pad, shade structures, a multi-purpose field, and its own obstacle course!

 

  Clovernook Playfield (2020)

Clovernook Playfield

Milwaukee Recreation reopened Clovernook Playfield on Aug 31. 2020, and held a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 31, 2020.

The full playfield renovation included upgraded, age-appropriate playground equipment, a splash pad, basketball courts, shade structures, and a multi-purpose field. New and upgraded site amenities were added, including lighting, benches and trash receptacles.

 

  Southgate Playfield (2020)

Southgate Playfield

Milwaukee Recreation reopened Southgate Playfield in Aug. 2020, and held a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 3, 2020.

The full playfield renovation included asphalt removal and the installation of a new natural turf playfield, shade trees, a walking loop, playground equipment, basketball hoops, and a splash play area.  New and upgraded site amenities were also added, including lighting, benches, and trash receptacles.

 

  Ohio Playfield (2020)

Ohio Playfield

The space now features a challenging playground piece with multiple tiers, climbers, and slides. Belt and bucket swings accommodate kids of all ages and an accessible group swing allows children to either lay down and swing alone or swing together. Fun musical play pieces were also added as a unique design element. Finally, shaded picnic tables and benches ensure ample seating options for visitors. The project specified high-quality and durable materials to withstand the demand of this heavily utilized urban park.

The layout transformed asphalt into dynamic play zones, created rolling berms and lawn areas, and added trees and native plantings to enhance the site. Bright colors were selected by the neighborhood during the engagement sessions and add new life to the space.

  Custer Playfield (2019)

Custer Playfield

Custer Playfield held its grand reopening on Sept. 14, 2019 to unveil the playfield's newly constructed basketball courts, age-appropriate play structures, and walking path.

 

  Columbia Playfield (2019)

Columbia Playfield

Columbia Playfield held its grand reopening on Aug. 17, 2019 to unveil the playfield's newly constructed basketball courts, age-appropriate play structures, splash pads, and walking path.

 

Contact Us

For more information on the Master Plan Update:

Pamela Zimmerman

Specialist - Design & Development
Phone: 414-283-4777
Email: Pam [at] mkerec.net

Jason Wilke

Manager - Design & Development
Phone: 414-283-4768
Email: JasonW [at] mkerec.net

(When emailing our staff, please replace the "[at]" with a traditional "@" symbol. Ex: Staff@mkerec.net)

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