Burke Heights Neighborhood Association

08/11/2026

Thank you Olbrich Botanical Gardens for partnering with local Little Free Library stewards. This year's book is, "Some Bugs." BHNA has a copy in the LFL now! 🪲🐝🐜🐛🐞

07/26/2026

FOUND!

Missing Doggo.
Name: Neeko
Owners contact number: 787-629-7543
Please contact immediately if spotted.
Lives on Bewick Dr. but went missing from the Goodman Community Center area on Saturday.

07/25/2026

Neighbors, we lost longtime resident, Thelma Lokken. Please let other neighbors know who are not on Facebook. Her funeral is July 30th.

Thelma (Hermanson) Lokken, age 88, passed away on July 23, 2026, and was reunited with her beloved husband, Otis Lokken. Born March 31, 1938, in Blanchardville, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Thomas Hermanson and Cora (Johnson) Hermanson. 

07/25/2026

New library coming to our side of town in September.

07/21/2026

🦆 ⚾️ The Mallard game is this Sunday. Grab your tickets now if you haven't yet. Any neighbors planning to go?

Please use the seat map to select your seats. Then use the dropdown box to select your Beer, Soda or Ticket & Hat option. Your tickets will be emailed to you as a pdf. You can show the pdf on your phone upon entrance to the stadium or print it out in advance. Kids 5 and under are FREE and do NOT req...

07/21/2026

Biking for kids 🚲

07/21/2026

💡🌳 Lighting at Sycamore Update

Multi-use path lighting is stated as a priority in the Northeast Area Plan, this means that approval to move forward from the Common Council isnt necessary and that Traffic Engineering can reallocate funds toward this project. The project was originally over budget but It looks like they are revisiting this project and it is underway now. Keep an eye out for our District 3 Alder's blog post for more updates.

07/05/2026

Sycamore has a new resting spot, generously donated by neighbors, Kerry & Logan McAllen. Prime prairie and sunset viewing, swing by to check it out. Thanks Kerry & Logan.

Thanks Madison Parks for the coordination.

Kerry McAllen
Leigh Logan

07/05/2026

Free electronic disposal

07/03/2026

Community Garden Proposal Update:

The survey garnered almost 30 responses, all but one were in favor. Parks denied the proposed location this week, including Sycamore Park in its entirety. They offered a different site at Mayfair Park, which is a half mile down the road.

Reasons for denial are stated as:

The proposed location would limit the size of the existing soccer field. A park having two full-size adult soccer fields is a rarity in the park system and the fields are reserved regularly.
There are 3 Elm trees, currently pretty small, located on the south side of the soccer field that we expect to provide significant canopy in the area as they mature.
Considering other areas within the park, the field area to the north of the path/west of the playground is less popular for use, but also often wet after rain events. All areas within the path area surrounding the dog park bring former landfill concerns.

The bright side is that Urban Planning is revisiting work on implementing the first CAS project in the Northeast Area Plan, lighting along the multi-use path in Sycamore Park. It sounds like they intend to utilize the block grant funds plus reallocate funds to supplement the cost. We hope there will be a public input period, alternatively, individuals can email Urban Planning directly. We are excited about the lighting, as many neighbors have desired lighting for a number of years. 💡🌳