Stella's inclusive playground at Kilbourn/Reservoir Park
Milwaukee
Summary
A ~25,000-square-foot, universally accessible dragon-themed playground and comfort-station renovation is coming to Reservoir Park, funded by $200,000 in city money plus about $1.5 million privately raised toward a $2 million goal. Neighbors support it but worry about parking, maintenance of the new bathrooms, and impacts of making the park a regional destination.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
City put in $200,000; about $1.5 million of a $2 million goal is privately raised, with the full project possibly running north of $2 million.
Kids and families of all abilities across Milwaukee — and the River West neighborhood gets its long-sought bathrooms reopened.
Nearby residents may face more parking pressure, trash and crowds if the park becomes a destination.
Mentions & discussions (2)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION — September 14, 2026
A ~25,000-square-foot, universally accessible dragon-themed playground and comfort-station renovation is coming to Reservoir Park, funded by $200,000 in city money plus about $1.5 million privately raised toward a $2 million goal. Neighbors support it but worry about parking, maintenance of the new bathrooms, and impacts of making the park a regional destination.
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