Travel & Visitors Guide - Aug. 18, 2008
A guide to Milwaukee's public pools
It's a good time to remind you that the Milwaukee County Park System has a great selection of water-based recreational opportunities, including public pools. And whether you test the waters first or jump right in, check out our public pool guide and find the perfect place to cool off this summer.
Tags: Parks, pool, cool waters, pelican cove, wading, splash pads

Travel & Visitors Guide - Oct. 2, 2007
Muench Albano traces path of County Parks history
Laurie Muench Albano’s new photo history of the system, “Images of America: Milwaukee County Parks,” serves to remind us of the history of the park system, but also the hard work and passion that went into creating the system.
Tags: Muench Albano, Arcadia, parks, Olmsted, Boerner, Whitnall, Estabrook, South Shore Park, WPA

Politics - May 25, 2007
One for the water cooler: Sue Black for county exec?
Given the dearth of possible challengers, the imagination of dream match-ups for the '08 local races are starting to emerge. Courthouse wags suggest that County Parks Director Sue Black is considering a run for county executive against incumbent Scott Walker.
Tags: Sue Black, Scott Walker, County Executive, Parks, Pools, Barnacle Bud, McKiernan’s, Women's Center, Community Advocates, Ald. Hines, Witkowiak, Bohl, Mueller Communications

Milwaukee Buzz - March 12, 2007
Ice skating comes to a close
Didn't get ice skating this season? Well, you'll have to wait until next year, if you wanted to skate at Red Arrow, at least.
Tags: Red Arrow Park, ice skating, Milwaukee County Parks, Starbucks, parks, msoe, kern center, pettit, wilson park

Sports - July 21, 2006
Running guide
There are a variety of fantastic places to run in Milwaukee -- both indoors and out. Some will cost you a few ducats, others are free. Here is your complete guide to running in Brew City.
Tags: Running, exercise, fitness, health, parks, runs, 8K, 5K