County Supervisor Patti Logsdon

09/09/2026

Milwaukee County is closing the former landfill at Project WV0060. Construction will safely contain existing material and establish an engineered landfill cap.

See the attached notice for details.

08/10/2026

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Whitnall Park Drive Road Closure

Milwaukee County Parks will be completing mill and overlay work on Whitnall Park Drive near Boerner Botanical Gardens, likely on Thursday, August 13, and Friday, August 14.

The roadway will be temporarily closed during the day for work and reopened overnight. A signed detour will direct visitors to access Boerner Botanical Gardens from 92nd Street.

Please plan accordingly and allow extra time when visiting the Gardens or traveling through Whitnall Park.

08/04/2026

Skip the parking and ride to the Wisconsin State Fair!

Planning a trip to the Wisconsin State Fair? Milwaukee County Transit System can get you there with convenient, affordable service.

Routes 18 and 33 stop near multiple State Fair gates, so you can spend less time looking for parking and more time enjoying the rides, concerts, cream puffs, exhibits, and everything else the Fair has to offer. Regular MCTS fares apply, and you can pay with WisGo, Umo, or contactless payment.

Plan your trip and view route details at the link below:

Our Shuttles, Freeway Flyers and local routes all take riders straight to the gates of State Fair Park

08/04/2026

Oak Leaf Trail Closure & Detour Notice

If you're planning to bike or walk the Oak Leaf Trail near the Hale Interchange, please be aware of an extended closure.

The Oak Leaf Trail is fully closed between just north of Layton Avenue and Cold Spring Road for approximately three months while crews complete bridge repairs as part of the WisDOT Hale Interchange improvement project.

Detour Routes:
🚴 Bicyclists: Layton Avenue → 92nd Street → Cold Spring Road
🚶 Pedestrians: Layton Avenue → WIS 100 (108th Street) → Cold Spring Road

Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time. Check 511 Wisconsin for the latest roadway and construction updates at the link below:

Overview Project Details (current) Project Updates (current) Email Updates (current) Map (current) Closures (current) Contact Us (current) Project Details Overview This project will make various improvements to I-41/43/894 and the Hale Interchange, between Lincoln Avenue and 84th Street, in Milwauke...

07/31/2026

Looking for a fun way to wrap up the summer?

Wehr Nature Center still has openings in its FREE August nature camps for Milwaukee Public Schools students and City of Milwaukee residents. Campers will enjoy outdoor adventures, hands-on science, hiking, games, art, and more while exploring the natural world.

Interested families can learn more about the available camps and register here: https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/

Questions? Contact Beverly Bryant at [email protected].

Discover nature in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Explore accessible trails, wildlife habitats, and educational programs at the nature center.

07/27/2026

The Traveling Beer Garden returns to Froemming Park from July 29th through August 16th!

Stop by for opening night on Wednesday, July 29, from 5 to 9 p.m., with free beer and Sprecher root beer for the first 20 minutes, beginning at 5 p.m.

The park will also feature live music, food, and special events throughout its stay. Learn more and view the schedule at the link below:

https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Explore/Beer-Gardens/Traveling-Beer-Garden

07/23/2026

If you bike, walk, or run on the Oak Leaf Trail, be aware of an upcoming extended closure.

Beginning the week of July 27, the trail between Layton Avenue and Cold Spring Road will be fully closed for approximately three months while crews repair the bridge over the trail as part of the Hale Interchange project.

Please follow the signed detour using Layton Avenue, WIS 100 (108th Street), and Cold Spring Road.

07/22/2026

Join Wehr Nature Center for its All Abilities Open House this Sunday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly event celebrates access to the outdoors with accessible hikes, adaptive recreation, hands-on activities, adaptive equipment demonstrations, birding, yoga, and more.

📍 Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin

Registration is required. Learn more and sign up at the link below:

Join us for an inclusive Open House celebrating Wehr Nature Center’s commitment to equitable access to the outdoors for people of all ages and abilities. This free community event invites everyone to explore nature through accessible experiences, adaptive recreation, and meaningful connections wit...

07/02/2026

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has announced additional long-term closures as part of the I-94 East-West Freeway Project beginning Monday, July 6, at 9 p.m.

The following traffic changes will be in effect through fall 2026:
• St. Paul Avenue between 29th Street and 27th Street will be closed.
• The 28th Street entrance ramp to I-94 westbound will be closed.
• 28th Street between Clybourn Street and St. Paul Avenue will become a cul-de-sac, and access from 28th Street to St. Paul Avenue will be permanently closed.

For detour information and project updates, visit: https://www.94eastwest.wisconsindot.gov/construction.

06/30/2026

Due to a broken air conditioning system and the Extreme Heat Warning, the Clinton & Bernice Rose Senior Center will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.