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Burnham Playfield

Project Description

This project included a renovation of the east portion of the playfield including removal of asphalt paving, installation of a new turf playfield, planting of shade trees, installation of walking paths, a new playground and basketball court, as well as the conversion of the wading pool to a splash pad. New and upgraded site amenities were also added, including lighting, benches and trash receptacles.

Renovated Burnham Playfield

 

 
 
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Former Burnham Playfield

Burnham Playfield Photo Before Renovation

Current Burnham Playfield

Burnham Playfield

WIASLA Award of Excellence

In April 2023, Milwaukee Recreation was honored by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for its work at Burnham Playfield, with the renovation receiving the Award of Excellence.

Directions

Burnham Playfield
1755 S. 32nd St.
Milwaukee WI 53215

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

Dan Shinkle

Supervisor - Design & Development
Phone: (414) 283-4776
Email: Dan [at] mkerec.net

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

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