Sinking Treasure: A Look at the Milwaukee County Parks' Troubled Finances and Potential Solutions

Over the past thirty years, Milwaukee County Parks has struggled to stay on top of repairs and upkeep, citing the decrease in funding caused by their dependence on falling property tax levy allocations. In response to these challenges, this report explores peer park systems across the U.S. in an attempt to provide new governance and funding options that Milwaukee County Parks could pursue in the future.