To enhance the projects and programs of the Park System, residents with a keen interest formed several non-profit privately supported organizations. Some of these organizations support the needs of a specific park or attraction, while others promote all of the parks.
The focus of these groups is to complement the projects and programs of the County Park System – not to replace or duplicate services provided. The decision-making authority of each group is independent of County government, as is the funding of its operations.
- The Park People
- Bay View Neighborhood Association
- Center Street Park Watch
- Cooper Park Watch
- Friends of Boerner
- Friends of Bradford Beach
- Friends of Cathedral Square Park
- Friends of Dineen Park
- Friends of the Domes
- Friends of Estabrook Park
- Friends of Franklin Park
- Friends of Grant Park
- Friends of Greenfield Park
- Friends of Hales Corners Pool
- Friends of Hoyt Park
- Friends of Jacobus Park
- Friends of Johnsons Park
- Friends of Juneau Park
- Friends of Kletzsch Park
- Friends of Kohl Park
- Friends of Mill Pond
- Friends of the Trails
- Friends of Wehr Nature Center
- Holler Park Neighborhood Association
- Humboldt Park Watch
- Jackson Park Watch
- Kops Park Revitalization Team
- Lake Park Friends
- Lyons Park Watch
- McBoat
- McCarty Park Watch
- Nash Park Watch
- Neighborhoods United for Washington Park
- North Point Lighthouse Friends
- Partners in Parks
- Residents for Off-Leash Milwaukee Parks
- Saveland Park Watch
- Sheridan Park Friends
- South Shore Park Watch
- Urban Ecology Center
- Warnimont Park Friends
- Wedgewood Park Watch
- Bay View Neighborhood Association
The Bay View Neighborhood Association's mission is to maximize the quality of life for individuals, families, and commerce in Bay View through activities that facilitate an attractive, safe and diverse community neighborhood.
For more information, visit the Bay View Neighborhood Association website, www.bayviewneighborhood.org
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- Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens
9400 Boerner Drive., Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-5650
The Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardensare dedicated to preserving and promoting Boerner Botanical Gardens and Arboretum as an outstanding regional resource and vital regional asset. By providing quality educational programs, the Friends stimulate interest in, appreciation for, and understanding of horticulture and gardening.
For more information,visit the Friends of the Boerner Botanical Gardens website
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- Friends of Bradford Beach
Friends of Bradford Beach embraces a mission to enhance Milwaukee's image by making the lakefront more appealing to area families and visitors, specifically by creating a dynamic outdoor environment for play, imagination, contemplation and discovery.
For more information, contact: Deb Lukovich at DLukovich@wi.rr.com
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- Friends of the Domes
524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 383-7769
Friends of the Domes enhance projects and programs of the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes). Activities include preview parties, educational events and fundraising efforts.
For more information, contact The Friends of the Domes .
Your e-mail will go to the Friends of the Domes, which is not a part of the horticultural division of the Milwaukee County Parks.
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- Friends of Grant Park
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- Friends of Hoyt Park
For more information, visit The Friends of Hoyt Park website.
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- Friends of Johnsons Park
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- Friends of Kletsch Park
The mission of Friends of Kletsch Park is to improve Kletzsch Park through educational, recreational, and cultural activities to better serve the community.
For more information, visit the Friends of Kletsch Park website With this link you will leave the Milwaukee County Parks site. The Friends of Kletsch Park will appear in a new browser window. To return to this page, simply close the Kletsch window.
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- Friends of Kohl Park
The Friends of Kohl Park, with the assistance of The Milwaukee County Parks, has the immediate goal to construct a network of trails throughout Kohl Park and the northwest side of Milwaukee. The group's mission is to create cost-effective trails and infrastructure.
For more information contact Wayne Parker at WP1924@aol.com
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- Friends of Mill Pond
The Friends of Mill Pond is a group dedicated to the restoration, revitalization and beautification of the historic Mill Pond/Oak Creek Watercourse and surrounding areas. The group is interested in improving water quality, enhancing wildlife environment, reducing litter and vandalism, and respecting the ecosystem which currently affects the watercourse.
Chairperson: Nancy Wucherer
For more information, contact: nwucherer@marquette.edu
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- Friends of Wehr Nature Center
9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 425-8550
Friends of Wehr support and expand programs at the Nature Center. As a group, the Friends contribute financial resources to the Nature Center,while many members also share their time and talents. Cider Sunday and Walkabout at Wehr are major events of the Friends.
For more information, visit The Friends of Wehr website.
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- Holler Park Neighborhood Association
This group consists of residents and businesses in the area bounded by 6th St. on the east, 9th St. on the west, Edgerton Ave. on the north, and Grange Ave. on the south. The group's mission is "to focus on crime prevention, social interaction, and a relationship with our county park and Easter Seals neighbors."
For more information, contact: christo36@juno.com
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- Kops Park Revitalization Team
The Kops Park Revitalization Team was established in 2007 to address revitalization issues in Kops Park by enhancing recreation, safety, environmental awareness, beautification and facilitating an all around inviting atmosphere in this small neighborhood park.
For more information, contact: khinckley@wi.rr.com
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- Lake Park Friends
PO Box 71197, Milwaukee, WI 53211-7297
(414) 962-1680
Recognizing the importance of Lake Park as a registeredNational Landmark designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Lake ParkFriends is dedicated to preserving the park by raising funds forrestoration and enhancement projects, and sponsoring educational,cultural, and recreational events in the park. The popular concertseries, Musical Mondays; the winning publication – Milwaukee Magazine's "Best Walk in a Park" –Lake Park Tree Walk; and monthly environmental education eventsare among the programs sponsored by the Lake Park Friends.
For more information, visit The Lake Park Friends website.
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- McBoat
McBOAT is a grass roots, not-for-profit, educational organization of McKinley Marina slip tenants and other boating enthusiasts. Its goal is to work with Milwaukee County to improve the marina and to assist its members.
For more information, visit the McBoat website. With this link you will leave the Milwaukee County Parks site. The McBoat site will appear in a new browser window. To return to this page, simply close the McBoat window.
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- McCarty Park Watch
The mission of the McCarty Park Watch is: - To keep the park a safe place for children to play and families to gather.
- To provide opportunities for the families in our community to interact in the Park.
- To discourage vagrants, loitering, and violence.
If you wish to volunteer to help organize, or work, on seasonal events call Gail Radonski (414) 852-1945.
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- Neighborhoods United for Washington Park
"Neighborhoods United for Washington Park" is a park friends group acting as stewards and trustees for Washington Park by balancing Frederick Law Olmsted's vision with contemporary needs. It works to protect, enhance and restore the park's place in the community as a vital social, cultural and musical venue for the diverse neighborhoods and the county it serves.
For more information on NUWP, contact Sandy Folaron at (414) 771-8633
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North Point Lighthouse Friends
PO Box 930, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0930
(414) 964-1944
The North Point Lighthouse Friends formed in 2002 with a commitment to the preservation and restoration of the historic North Point Lighthouse. The lighthouse, located in Lake Park, is listed on the National Registerof Historic Places.
For more information, visit the North Point Lighthouse Friends website. With this link you will leave the Milwaukee County Parks site. The North Point Lighthouse Friends site will appear in a new browser window. To return to this page, simply close the North Point Lighthouse window. Back to Friends List
The Park People, Friends of the Milwaukee County Park System
1845 N. Farwell Ave., Ste. 100, Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 273-7275
The Park People, Inc., Friends of the Milwaukee County Parks is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization with a mission of "Citizen Stewardship of the Milwaukee County Park System." The Park People organization is membership-driven and believes that our parks are vital for everyone's quality of life. The main objective of the organization is citizen advocacy for our parks. The Park People also conduct three essential programs: The Friends Group Initiative, Weed-Out and The Park Market.
For more information, visit The Park People website at www.parkpeoplemke.org
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Partners in Parks, Inc.
The mission of Partners in Parks is to have a dog-park "where dogs and their humans feel a touch of dog heaven." Partners in Parks were instrumental in the development of the Granville Off-Leash Dog Park.
For more information, visit Partners in Parks website. With this link you will leave the Milwaukee County Parks site. The Partners in Parks site will appear in a new browserwindow. To return to this page, simply close the Partners in Parks window.
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- Residents for Off-Leash Milwaukee Parks
For more information on membership and programs, visit the dogpark website. With this link you will leave the Milwaukee County Parks site. The dogpark site will appear in a new browser window. To return to this page, simply close the dogpark window.
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- Sheridan Park Friends
The Friends are involved in promoting the parks of Cudahy. For more information on membership and programs, call Raynelle at (414) 483-3638 Back to Friends List
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