Most parks in
Milwaukee
Milwaukee ( ), officially the City of Milwaukee, is both the most populous and most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Milwaukee County. With a population of 577,222 at the 2020 census, Milwaukee is ...
are owned and maintained by
Milwaukee County as part of a county-wide system. However, some parks are administered by other entities, such as the state of Wisconsin, the city of Milwaukee, or neighborhood organizations.
Parks in Milwaukee County park system
The Milwaukee County Park system was awarded the 2009 National Gold Medal Award "for excellence in the field of park and recreation management" by the
National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of public parks, recreation and conservation. Their work draws national focus to the far-reaching impact of successes generated ...
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Other parks
See also
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee ( ), officially the City of Milwaukee, is both the most populous and most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Milwaukee County. With a population of 577,222 at the 2020 census, Milwaukee is ...
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Neighborhoods of Milwaukee
The neighborhoods of Milwaukee include a number of areas in southeastern Wisconsin within the state's largest city at nearly 600,000 residents.
Two residents of the same neighborhood may describe different neighborhood boundaries, which could b ...
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Oak Leaf Trail
The Oak Leaf Trail (formerly 76 Bike Trail) is a paved multi-use recreational trail system which encircles Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Clearly marked trail segments connect all of the major parks in the Milwaukee County Park System.
History
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List of baseball parks in Milwaukee
References
External links
Milwaukee County ParksPark People: Friends of the Milwaukee County Parks
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County parks in Wisconsin
Protected areas of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Parks in Wisconsin
Urban public parks
Geography of Milwaukee
Tourist attractions in Milwaukee
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Parks in Milwaukee, Wisconsin