National Night Out: Milwaukee County Parks 2017 Guide

MILWAUKEE, WI — Local bands, K-9 units, and fireworks are among the attractions at nine National Night Out events occurring in Milwaukee County Parks between July 31 and Aug. 31.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live.

Milwaukee County is hosting numerous events at County parks. Events are scheduled at Wedgewood, Hales Corners, Kosciuszko, Lincoln, Washington, Kops, and Gordon parks.

In addition, fireworks will be presented at two locations—off the Oak Leaf Trail, following a St. Francis event, and off the Oak Creek Parkway, following a South Milwaukee event.

Schedule of National Night Out Events at Milwaukee County Parks

Monday, July 31

• Wedgewood Park, 7201 Wedgewood Drive, will feature the music of Our House, performing in four-part harmony from 6–8 p.m. The event also includes informational displays, a raffle, and food trucks. The Night Out event will run from 6–8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 1

• Hales Corners Park, 5765 S. New Berlin Road, will feature music from the ’70s through ’90s, family fun with three bounce houses, and food and beverage sales from local non-profit organizations. The event will run from 5–9 p.m.
• Kosciuszko Park, 2201 S. 7 St., will feature the music of Nabori, performing Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz. Also included in the event are community resource booths, two bounce houses, food, games, and a police car on display. The Night Out event will run from 4–8 p.m

• Lincoln Park, 1301 W. Hampton Ave. (the area adjacent to the Blatz Pavilion), will feature the music of Kelli & the Soulmates, from 6:30–8:30 p.m., free food and activities, and free swimming at the David F. Schulz Aquatic Center from 6-8 p.m. On display during the event will be a fire truck, Survive Alive House, and cars from the Corvette Club. The Night Out event runs from 4–8:30 p.m. For more information, visit legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/04/taylor
• Washington Park, 1859 N. 40 St., will feature community resources, a DJ, Milwaukee Police Department District 3 K-9 unit, an exotic animal display, games, and food. The Night Out event will run from 2–6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 2

• Event: City of St. Francis’ Milton Vretenar Memorial Park, 4224 S Kirkwood Ave. Fireworks: Oak Leaf Trail, north of Sheridan Park, 4800 S. Lake Dr. Family fun with the St. Francis Police Department, the Night Out event will run from 6–9:15 p.m. For more information, visit stfranciswi.org

Thursday, Aug. 3

• Kops Park, 3321 N. 86 St., will feature local K-9 units, Milwaukee Police Department District 7, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department, and Milwaukee Fire Department. Also included are a display of three Corvettes, games, and a raffle. The Night Out event will run from 5–8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

• South Milwaukee Police Department, 2424 15th Ave, will feature food, games, music, and a raffle from 5:30–9 p.m. at their Community Night Out. Fireworks will be set off at the Oak Creek Parkway and Michigan Avenue beginning at 9 p.m. For more information, visit smwi.org

Thursday, Aug. 31

• Gordon Park, 2828 N. Humboldt Blvd., will feature a DJ, and a car display of the Milwaukee Police Department District 5. Free food and water, while supplies last. The Night Out event will run from 4–8 p.m.

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