Milwaukee City Wire

Milwaukee Recreation will celebrate the completed renovations of Stark Playfield and Carmen Playfield this June. The public is invited to attend and participate in ceremonies alongside local leaders and Milwaukee Recreation staff.

Community feedback was integral to both projects, guiding the design process and fostering a sense of ownership for the neighborhoods. Milwaukee Recreation conducted multiple on-site community engagement events and collected additional input through online surveys.

“We are thrilled to see the completion of these two playfields,” said Milwaukee Recreation director Lynn Greb. “The neighborhood residents provided crucial input to help shape these spaces, and we couldn’t be more proud of the end results. These new playfields are stunning, vibrant, and welcoming spaces that children and families will enjoy for years to come.”

Each renovated playfield now features upgraded walking loops, age-appropriate playground equipment, a splash pad, shade structures, and a multi-purpose field. Additional amenities include new lighting, benches, and trash receptacles. Carmen Playfield also boasts basketball practice areas, an Aventus basketball wall, and Tuj Lub courts—a popular game in the area—while Stark Playfield has updated basketball and tennis court facilities.

With these renovations at Carmen Playfield and Stark Playfield, Milwaukee Recreation has now completed full-site renovations at nine playfields throughout Milwaukee as well as a tot lot renovation at Ohio Playfield. Wick Playfield and Modrzejewski Playfield are currently under construction; Emigh Playfield, Lincoln Playfield, Metcalfe Playfield, and Browning Playfield are in the design phase.

Visit our website to learn more about Milwaukee Recreation's mission to renovate 52 playfields within the city of Milwaukee.

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