Melvina Park Expansion

This project will restore a vacant lot in the 30th Street Industrial Corridor to productive use for residents of Milwaukee’s Century City Triangle Neighborhood by expanding an adjacent park, mitigating minor environmental contamination, and incorporating stormwater management best practices. A community-engaged conceptual planning process has identified a significant interest in improved recreational facilities, minimizing impervious surfaces, restoring wildlife and pollinator habitat, community gardening, protecting local waterways from contaminated stormwater runoff, and providing opportunities for community gatherings, educational experiences, and nature-based play. This project was initiated and is supported by Alderman Khalif Rainey of the 7th District.

Melvina Park Expansion - Groundbreaking

Melvina Park Expansion Groundbreaking - May 3, 2023 DPW Press Release

The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works has a contract in place to begin the Melvina Park Expansion project.  Work is scheduled to begin May 2023.  The public is welcome to attend the project groundbreaking events:

• Community Groundbreaking Event - Saturday, April 29, 2023 from noon to 2pm at 3840 N 29th Street. Lunch will be provided.  Attendees will be able to ask questions and learn more about the construction impacts associated wiht the project.
• Formal Groundbreaking Event - Wednesday, May 3 at noon at 3840 N 29th Street

Melvina Park News & Updates

May 2023

• North Side's Melvina Park is getting a new look (JSOnline)
• Construction Starts on Century City Park Expansion (Urban Milwaukee)
• Milwaukee Melvina Park expansion breaks ground (Fox6 Milwaukee)
• Groundbreaking held for Melvina Park expansion project (CBS58)
• City of Milwaukee to expand and improve Melvina Park (Milwaukee Record)
• City of Milwaukee to Expand and Improve Melvina Park (Quad Newsroom)

May 2022
Big changes are coming to Milwaukee's Melvina Park (JSOnline)

April 2022
Melvina Park Expansion To Start Later This Year (Urban Milwaukee)

October 2020
45 Projects to Improve Century City Area (Urban Milwaukee)

October 2020
An upgraded park and safer streets for bicyclists and pedestrians are in the works for part of Milwaukee's north side (JSOnline)

July 2020
City Secures Funding to Redevelop, Expand Century City Park (Urban Milwaukee)

Project Development Team

	MKE Parks Joe Kaltenberg | email | 414-286-8532
	Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee Tory Kress | email | 414-286-8268
	Century City Tri-Angle Neighborhood Association Yvonne McCaskill | email
	Reflo Justin Hegarty | email | 414-949-7356
	Clean Wisconsin Ethan Taxman | email | 414-301-2270
	WaterMarks Aaron Asis | email | 206-406-4044

Financial Support

Though this project has been funded, wholly or in part, by EPA, the contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of EPA.

Consultant Team