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 - Request for Bids Published

The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works has released the bid package for redeveloping Melvina Park (3840 North 29th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53216). The project team has been planning the project for over three years and is the result of over $1 million raised to support the project. Construction is planned to take place over the summer/fall of 2022 and include demolition of existing park features, significant regrading, stormwater plumbing, bioswales and native plantings, tree plantings, new park asphalt and concrete walkways, curb and gutter, lighting, fencing, park amenities, etc.

The bid package can be found here.

All questions should be directed to jokalt@milwaukee.gov prior to 8 am on Tuesday May 24th, 2022. A Pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 10:30 am in the Municipal Building, 841 North Broadway, Room 618 (West Conference Room), Milwaukee WI 53202. Bids are due no later than Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 at 10:30 am.

Melvina Park News & Updates

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 | phone
	Reflo Justin Hegarty | email | 414-949-7356
	Clean Wisconsin Ethan Taxman | email | 414-301-2270

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