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DPW Milwaukee Champions Community Engagement and Innovation in City Park Stewardship

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Published on January 16, 2026
DPW Milwaukee Champions Community Engagement and Innovation in City Park StewardshipSource: Facebook/DPW Milwaukee

The Department of Public Works is home to Milwaukee City Parks, a system of more than 50 city-owned parks across Milwaukee. These parks grew out of MKE Plays and continue to evolve to serve the community, according to the Department of Public Works Facebook post.

Milwaukee City Parks are built on three core commitments: community engagement, diverse and shared funding, and innovative design. This approach ensures parks reflect neighborhood needs, leverage partnerships, and go beyond one-size-fits-all solutions, as reported by the Department of Public Works.

Through a balance of city investment, grants, fundraising, and partnerships, the park system continues to grow and improve. Learn more about Milwaukee City Parks and view a map of all locations at milwaukee.gov/city-parks.